Worrier To Warrior: Dealing With Uncertainty

Living with uncertainty can be unsettling and anxiety-provoking.

Our brain is continuously making judgements about what is safe and what isn't and will do almost anything for the sake of certainty.

This guide will help you develop ways deal with uncertainty and the associated anxiety and stress.

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Anti-Procrastination: Being A Time Warrior

As a student you may be tempted to relax at home during the lockdown, thinking that you have ample time to prepare for all your modules.

Or, you might be so anxious as a result of all the changes and uncertainties, that you have avoided doing any academic work. It is therefore essential to manage your workload and time effectively during this time.

This guide will show you strategies to combat procrastination and stay on course.

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On Lockdown, Not Knockdown

For many students, the uncertainty and the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic can be an additional stressor that triggers anxiety and adjustment difficulties.

You may be overwhelmed with the prospects of balancing physical and personal wellbeing, social life, academics and finances: all of which contribute to your mental health and may be disrupted by the pandemic.

This guide is all about how to protect your mental health during these times.

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Adapting To Change

The concept of change is fundamentally the process of adjusting, transforming and becoming different. Change, by itself, is neither positive nor negative; it simply is. Change enters our lives just by chance, as a result of choice, or because of a crisis. Regardless of the reasons, we are all confronted with having to make a simple decision – do we adapt to the change, or not?

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Assertiveness at Home

The lockdown may result in a lot of conflict and misunderstandings amongst us all, mostly due to miscommunication. Therefore, learning the skills of being assertive are essential in you becoming a better communicator. When you are being assertive, you can express your opinion in a way that is clear and direct, while still being respectful towards others.

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Combating the challenges of online learning

Flexibility, freedom, self-paced studying, a comfortable learning environment. I mean – what could be better than attending class in your pyjamas!? You may agree that these are some of the advantages of online learning. However, there can be a dark side to online learning.

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Coping with Emotional Abuse

Do you often feel hurt and insulted; as though you are not enough for someone; or continuously walking on eggshells? If you answered yes to any of these statements, you might be experiencing emotional abuse. An emotionally abusive relationship includes hurtful, offensive words and bullying behaviour, and affects how you feel about and view yourself.

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Decision Making

The uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many students with the need to make various academic and personal decisions. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to identify and manage your emotions and those of others, so that you can make better decisions.

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Down but not defeated: Battling depression

When we think of warriors, we often imagine people dressed in heavy armour, with their shields and swords clashing against each other for survival on the battlefield. However, we are all warriors facing various battles, such as fighting for your degree, encountering daily challenges with friends or family, or battling against adversity. Many struggles can leave us with mental or emotional scars and bruises.

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Frustration Tolerance and Management

Feeling frustrated is a normal and often necessary emotion. No emotion is bad or wrong. What is important, is what we choose to do (or not do) with the emotions we experience. In other words, it is more often the consequences of our anger that lead to unwanted results rather than the anger itself. For some, it may be physical violence. For others, it may lead to damaging important relationships due to hurtful outbursts.

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Mastering the Art of Balance

Your world as you know it has changed! You may be feeling confused and uncertain. You’re still trying to figure out what you need to do, how you need to do it, and you’re worried about the lack of time within which to do it. Maybe all these thoughts and feelings have led to you not doing anything at all. It is natural if you are feeling overwhelmed at this time, with your head feeling as though it is going to burst, trying to figure out what to do!

 

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Mind Power

It is well documented that the mind is incredibly powerful… and mind power is one of the most valuable and effective strengths you possess. This power lies in your way of thinking. Your predominant thoughts prompt your behaviour, emotions and attitude and dictate your actions and reactions. Your thoughts have a powerful impact on your life.

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Using Mindfulness to Calm Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotional state that happens in both our minds and in our bodies. In our minds, anxiety often presents as worry about the future. This can include, What if… thinking (“What if I fail?”); predictions or fortune-telling (“I am going to fail.”); and catastrophizing (“If I fail, I won’t get my degree, which means I won’t ever get a job, and no one would want to marry me, which means I will always be alone and lonely”).

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Resilience

You have two choices when faced with adversity. One, you can let it define you and your life. Or two, you can use it to contribute to your personal growth and development (like adding fertilizer to soil or making lemonade from lemons). The most resilient people are often those that have experienced many difficulties in their lives.

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Sleep Hygiene

How often do you hear people complaining that they did not get enough sleep or constantly struggle to sleep? Good quality sleep is important for enhanced cognitive functioning. A lack of good quality sleep has been compared to the same decrease in cognitive functioning as being drunk. Ideally, we should get approximately 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.

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United We Stand - Social Connection

Due to social distancing rules and the current period of national lockdown, it is very likely that you may be feeling isolated at times. This feeling of isolation is more difficult for some people than for others, and may even lead to you experiencing some unpleasant feelings at times, such as sadness; anxiety; and even frustration.

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