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Rick Hanson, author of the 2018 book, 'Resilient', has a simple saying: "Deal with the bad, turn to the good, take in the good"
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Slow down, get calm. Try not to stress about which way to calm down. Even making a cup of tea and staring into space for ten minutes helps.
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Positive morning routine - try not to look at phone first thing. Lie in bed, breathe deeply and smile.
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Assess what's going on around you, make a plan. Even if the plan is just for today.
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Self-preoccupation creates a lot of anxiety and stress. Taking care of other people reduces stress hormones in your own body. It protects your heart and strengthens your immune system.
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Because we are physically distant, we need to be empathetically close. Listen more deeply, pay more attention. Realise that other people are scared, too. Nurture your digital communities.
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Exercise
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Walk away from negative conversations and situations
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Gratitude