Any stressful situation can be managed in a step by step manner. There is the usual 4 'A' s rule. The 4'A's being, Avoid, Alter, Adapt and Accept. If you can avoid a stressful situation well and good. Avoid people or places that make you uncomfortable or stressful. Or can you alter the situation you are in? If possible do it. Some adjustments in behaviour or thinking can sometimes decrease the stress. Certain situations are dealt with adapting to it. For example, you are in another country away from home and loved ones, but you adapt to the situation thinking about the larger picture or greater benefits. But there are certain situations, that are not at all in your control. There is only one option available for you, that is to accept it as it is. Covid19 pandemic is such a situation. Now, if the situation is beyond your control, should you panic? No, there is no need to panic. Consider the following reasons, i. Panic doesn't make things better. You can...
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