A vital skill during times of stress is to learn to separate fact from fiction.

As the famous American playwright Mark Twain once said “I’ve experienced many terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened”.

Twain’s caption illustrates the fact that while our lives will be affected by COVID-19, the effect it has on us will in many respects be determined by what we think.

Sticking to facts allows you to use your imagination constructively rather than coming up with worst-case scenarios that may never eventuate. Further to this, it allows you to work through issues as they present themselves rather than feeling like your future is out of your hands.

To anchor this premise, consider the following facts:

• Fact 1: What you think governs how you feel (emotionally, not physically).
• Fact 2: You can change what you think and therefore how you feel (emotionally).
• Fact 3: Because you have the ability to change what you think, you can change what you experience (internally).
• Fact 4: Your success to date has been a result of you (and what you’ve done) and will remain that way in the future.

The point is, it’s your choice what you think, so to minimise the impact COVID-19 has on you and your family, it’s imperative you choose your thoughts wisely.

Stay safe.

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