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5 Coping Strategies To Take Us Through 2021
By: Shanice J. Douglas-Samuels
I don’t need to parrot what’s already been said by pretty much everyone the world over already, but I’ll say it anyway: 2020 has been the pits. From the fear and loss to the confusion about what the future will look like, it’s been more than rough.
Many of us were already stumbling through life-altering transitions before the introduction of an ongoing global pandemic, so it’s no surprise that we’ve all felt a little frustrated about how to process it all. One good thing that I do want to point out is that, if you’re reading these words right now, then: Congratulations! You’ve made it to 2021!
Your health and wellness practices have probably taken a backseat to the stress of survival, but even that mere survival was achievement enough, so give yourself a pat on the back. As we move ahead into a new year, despite the fact that the pandemic is still raging on (mask up + stay safely distant!), it’s important to arm ourselves with some tools to process whatever 2021 will have in store for us.
Coping Strategies For 2021
Not all coping strategies will have the same effect for everyone, but it’s great to have a bag of useful ‘tricks’ to tap into when you need a little help with navigating your daily life. Below are five coping…
