With the spread of Covid-19, comes the spread of fear. Everyday we wake up and hear more people are sick. More people are panicking and more drastic measures are being taken to try and contain the virus. We are being told that we are in a state of emergency and it is getting harder for people to remain sane during Covid-19. Most of us have no idea how to deal with all of this. Fear and panic end up taking over, and unfortunately that can lead to behaviours such as hoarding, defensiveness and violence. 

People are being asked to stay at home and to practice social distancing. Loneliness, boredom, fear, and anxiety are starting to take over. However, it is important to remember that we are not defined by our feelings, but rather how we choose to handle them. Our choices and actions are what matters. It is important for each of us to choose to be kind and generous. To be considerate of our friends and neighbours. To respect and appreciate those who continue to put themselves out there to provide us with the services we need.

We may be feeling afraid and uncertain, but for the first time we are all united. Worldwide, we are all facing the same challenges, which has connected us like nothing else ever has. The question is, how are we going to handle the fear and anxiety? How can we stay sane during Covid-19?

For some more ways to cope with anxiety, read my post How to Cope With Anxiety. https://metaphysicalmama.com/how-to-cope-with-anxiety

Be of Service to Stay Sane During Covid-19

As I have said many times, the best way to move through our fear and anxiety is to be of service to others. By helping others we push through our own fear. The act of being of service raises your vibrations and makes an inhospitable environment for fear and anxiety. You must make a conscious decision to choose kindness over fear. Choose generosity over panic. Once you have chosen, you need to act on that choice and find a way to be of service. 

Looking for ways to be of service? The elderly, single parents and people with disabilities are having a difficult time getting out to get the supplies they need. Ask your neighbours if they need help. Reach out to people who are alone. Do phone check-ins with those who need someone to talk to. Start with your own friends and family. Check in with neighbours. Call local seniors homes and ask if any of their residents would benefit from a phone buddy. Share your skills. Do online videos teaching others or just entertaining them. Start an online group. Start a workout group, a meditation or prayer circle, a knitting group or even a book club. Right now people need to feel a sense of community, even if it’s just online. Therefore, be creative and connect with others. Kindness and generosity is one way to help you stay sane during Covid-19.

#Caremongering

Caremongering groups have popped up all over social media. These groups started in Toronto and have now began popping up all over the world. These are groups where people can ask for or offer help. Just search #Caremongering on Facebook or Twitter to find your own local group. If you can’t find a local Caremongering group try Mutual Aid. There are groups in the UK and US matching people who can help with people that need help.

Keep Busy

Of course most of us can’t be of service twenty four hours a day. It is at those times the fear sneaks back in. So how can we manage the fear and stay sane at those times? One way is to keep busy. If we spend too much time dwelling on the current situation, we will drive ourselves and those around us nuts. Now is a wonderful opportunity to work on ourselves. To learn a new skill and to engage in those things that we normally don’t have time to do. Because of that, I want to share with you a list of free resources to keep you and your family occupied during this difficult time.

Resources to Stay Sane During Covid-19

Self Development and Spiritual Resources

Right now is the perfect time to start a spiritual practice. Not only will it fill some time, but it will also help you feel connected to something bigger than yourself. That connection can help ease your fears and create an inner sense of balance.

Hay House Free Resources – including podcasts, videos, free ebooks and articles 

Gabrielle Bernstein’s Free Spiritual tools – includes meditations and exercised to help you to deal with anxiety brought on by the Corona Virus 

The Chopra Centre – Deepak Chopra offers free tools including meditations, breath work, and yoga

Sonia Choquette – Free meditation for anxiety 

Metaphysical Mama – Here’s a link to my free tapping video to help relieve fear

https://www.evolvehealing.net/free-courses – Free mini crystal healing class

Yoga With Adriene – Yoga for when you are feeling vulnerable

https://www.turn2me.ie/group-supports – Turn 2 Me free online support group for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts and feelings.

https://www.7cups.com – 7 Cups – Free one on one support

https://support.therapytribe.com/anxiety-support-group/ – The Tribe – Free peer to peer support

Free Online Courses and Classes

https://www.mybluprint.com – free craft classes until April 9

EDX – free courses in many subjects and languages

https://ymca360.org – YMCA has free workout classes from bootcamps to yoga

https://www.fender.com/play – Fender is offering online guitar lessons free for 3 months

Learn a New Language

https://www.livelingua.com – Live Lingua

https://www.learnalanguage.com – Learn a Language

http://www.openculture.com/freelanguagelessons – Open Culture

Music

http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/2020/03/14/streaming-up-from-boston-free-st-patricks-day-live-stream/ – If you missed out on celebrating St. Patty’s Day you can watch the Dropkick Murphy’s St. Patricks Day Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RxT5CBHsJA&list=PLJ3gKh8Ty5pZMnACTqJThy_0Ge7B3hKft – Watch Bruce Springsteens 2009 concert Londen Calling: Live in Hyde Park

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B90Ft_knpuT/ – Coldplay’s Chris Martin’s #Together at Home

https://www.instagram.com/rollingstone/ – Rolling Stone has started their In My Room series with home performances from Brian Wilson, Angelique Kidjo and John Fogerty to name a few

Entertainment

https://www.gog.com/partner/stay_at_home – GOG is offering 27 free PC games from their library. There are a few available for Mac and Linux as well

https://app.plex.tv/desktop#!/media/tv.plex.provider.vod?key=%2Fhubs%2Fsections%2Fmovies&pageType=hub&context=content.movies&source=movies – Plex – free streaming service, no credit card required

https://www.crackle.com/movies – Crackle – free streaming service, no credit card required

https://tubitv.com/home – Tubi – free streaming service, no credit card required

Family Friendly

Chatterpack – Everything from virtual tours, online concerts and classes to mental health resources.

Ripley’s Aquarium live Shark Cam – Watch live

https://storytimefromspace.com – Astronauts read kids stories from the International Space Station

https://www.storylineonline.net – Kids stories read by celebrities 

https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-animal-lookout-camera – Live animal cams from Africa

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams – Live animal cams from the San Diego Zoo

https://theeducatorsspinonit.com/virtual-field-trips-for-kids/ – Virtual field trips for kids (and adults)

https://www.worksheetfun.com/preschool-worksheets/ – Free learning resources and worksheets for kids

https://stories.audible.com/discovery – Free kids stories on Audible

https://www.facebook.com/dollysimaginationlibrary/ – Let Dolly Parton read a bedtime story to you and your kids from her Imagination Library

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