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Weathering the COVID-19 Crisis

It's important to fully screen information you may be getting from various media sources. Some, like MSNBC and CNN are sensationalizing this crisis in order to get you in a fearful state and go against the Trump administration, which the hate. And hate is the right word. Chuck Todd, Chris Hayes, Rachel Maddow come immediately to mind. Avoid these people.

If you must, ad the end of this article, I've included a few articles if you are a glutton for punishment. These people are nuts.

So having said that, more rational minds are needed, and many are available.

How you weather this storm is up to you, but I've assembled some articles that may be of help.

Weathering The Storm: Coronavirus And Its Financial Impact On Homeowners

One way or another, future historians will consider the Coronavirus Pandemic among the most noteworthy events of the early 21st Century. Schools and businesses are shut down, and, throughout the country, Americans have been directed to “shelter in place,” remaining at home other than for essential activities. Layoffs and unemployment claims have skyrocketed; economists are already predicting at least a recession, maybe a depression.

Managing Your Finances Through Hard Times

Investopedia's mission is to help people be in control of their financial lives, and that mission is just as important as ever given the health and economic crisis we are all living through. We've organized the most important information about a variety of financial topics that are particularly relevant in today's financial markets that will impact your investments and your personal finances. From managing your portfolio through volatility to the latest on student loan interest and mortgages, this guide is here to help you plan for and react to the current economic realities.

How to Stay Healthy, Hopeful and Productive

Keep a schedule. Treat working from home just like working at work: Decide what time you’re going to start working, when your lunch break is, and what time you clock out. Designate an area as your “office” and try to only be there when you’re working. If you treat work too loosely, you can lose whole days to unproductivity — or never stop working. Having a schedule will also help kids who are used to the structure of school.

Stay aware of time outside of a work environment, too. During isolation, it can be easy to oversleep or stay up too late, which can be bad for mental health. Keep setting alarms and stick to a general bedtime if you can. 

Practice self-care. Social isolation can be mentally and emotionally draining, and staying at home certainly isn’t great for your physical health, which is why it’s more important than ever to practice self-care. If you’re anxious about the state of the world or the health of your family and friends, this might be a good time to pick up journaling, start meditating, or even connect with a therapist who can meet with you online. If the constant influx of news is stressing you out, grant yourself permission to only check the news at certain times of day.

If your lifestyle is feeling a little more sedentary than normal, you might consider picking up an at-home exercise app or adding bike rides to your routine. If you can get outside to get some fresh air and sunshine without putting yourself into a crowded place, try to do so every day. 

Stay social. Just because you can’t go get coffee with a friend or throw a dinner party doesn’t mean you can’t still be social! This is a great time to bring back the good old fashioned phone call — or get a little more personal with video chatting via Facetime or Google Hangouts. Have a virtual coffee date from the comfort of your own home, or play board games online. Settling in for some Netflix? Download the Netflix Party browser extension to watch TV shows and movies in real time with your friends. 

Take action. If you’re feeling helpless, you’re not alone. But there are ways you can help without leaving the house! Donate to nonprofits that are struggling, buy gift cards to support businesses that are suffering without in-person shoppers, see if your local hospital is accepting homemade fabric masks, or offer to grocery shop for an elderly or immunocompromised neighbor. 

Dealing with social distancing can be difficult, but we’re all facing it together! That means there are plenty of resources being circulated to help everyone handle this changing landscape. By taking these tips to heart, you can give yourself a solid foundation to get through whatever you’re facing and come out the other side stronger.



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