- the shallower our thinking,
- the lower our logical reasoning ability, and
- the less likely we are to act wisely.
- Ration your daily intake of negative news (for example, set a time in the morning and early evening—and turn off the news notifications on your devices for the rest of the day).
- Nourish your brain by consuming positive stories and having non-COVID conversations at mealtimes.
- Treat yourself to some “dessert” by imagining days beyond this time. This kind of possibility thinking actually helps us stay resourceful and flexible in a changing environment.
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