Have you been negatively impacted by the coronavirus? If so, you are not alone. Millions of part- and full-time workers were left dealing with the burden of unemployment. Employment, besides family and friends, is very important to many coronavirus-impacted workers. Every time you turn on the television, a grim advertisement or media segment is airing. How can COVID-19-impacted workers have any hope when there is no end in sight to the devastation caused by the pandemic.
Find out how you can change your perspective on the future by reading the content provided in the article below.
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Reduce Your TV Time
Mainstream and local media outlets are doing their part by giving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic little to no hope. When you constantly see medical experts calling for more vaccines and masks, it is time to turn off the television. Switching the channel is not always enough because now, soap operas, long-running series, and commercials are hyping up COVID-19. Instead of wearing one mask, wear two masks. Instead of getting vaccinated once, get vaccinated twice. When it is ever going to stop? It will not stop until you say enough is enough, switch off the television, and walk away without looking back.
With summer just around the corner, outdoor activities are always a possibility. Plant a garden, develop an exercise regiment, volunteer at a local museum or charity, just do not stay locked indoors all day. There are plenty of things you can do to improve your mood besides watch gloom and doom television segments.
Nielsen released a report in September 2019, revealing a significant decrease in broadcast network viewing. The report claimed 7.3 million viewers had disappeared from broadcast networks. Between 2018-19, broadcast networks had on average 28.5 million viewers, a 20 percent drop since 2014-15.
Why are fewer people watching broadcast networks?
A Gallup Poll released in September 2020, revealed sports viewership had dropped by 15 percent from August 2019. The factor that contributed to the significant decrease n sports viewership in the United States was Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests. Professional athletes across the nation took a knee during the National Anthem for the last few years.
While fewer Americans are tuning into televised sports, online casinos are reporting an increase of new user accounts. Playing games at an online casino is a great way to reduce stress. Make it your getaway.
If you ask most Americans, they will agree politics and sports do not mix. Is this why fewer Americans are watching televised sporting events?
Practice Meditation
Meditation is a practice that is supposed to achieve mindfulness in young people and older adults. The greatest benefit of meditation is its flexibility. What exactly does this mean? It means, people can practice meditation just about anywhere. It only takes about 30 minutes to achieve mindfulness by entering a meditative state.
Meditation can be practice at work sitting in front of a desktop computer, on a public commuter bus or train, in the classroom, or at the park. There is no end to the possibilities with meditation.
Be Consistent
Being consistent in everything you do will definitely improve your life. Unfortunately, too many coronavirus-impacted individuals are inconsistent in their daily routine. Being consistent in life is as simple as developing a routine. Instead of waking up and doing whatever needs to be done. Experts recommend a routine. For example, wake up grab a cup of warm tea or coffee, relax about 15 minutes before moving forward. The caffeine in tea and coffee will give you the boost needed to perform your chores and errands.
Consistency is difficult for individuals who are accustomed to winging it. Be consistent when cleaning the house, playing Formula 1 game, exercising, reading, and caring for children and pets. Consistency should also apply to bedtime and wake time.
Afterword
There are many things you can do to improve your outlook on life. Hopefully, the coronavirus is narrowing down, as more and more people get vaccinated. Know your limitations and always think positively no matter what you do. Watch less TV and stay away from social media. While it is perfectly okay to visit friends and family while heeding the COVID-19 social-distancing regulations. Isolation is not good for the mind, especially when it lasts for months.
