{"id":5832,"date":"2021-03-23T16:41:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T16:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=5832"},"modified":"2021-12-15T16:25:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T16:25:56","slug":"8-ways-to-cope-with-pandemic-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/8-ways-to-cope-with-pandemic-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intro Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">You may be starting to feel or have been feeling symptoms of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">pandemic fatigue<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">Maybe you\u2019ve<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">\u00a0heard of it\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">maybe you<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">haven&#8217;t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">. Either way\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">\u00a0all tired from following COVID-19 guidelines. Before you toss in the towel and say \u201cI\u2019m over it\u201d \u2013 hear me out\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">on some\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\">tactics<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231485110 BCX0\"> for preventing COVID fatigue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What is Pandemic Fatigue? &#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Pandemic Fatigue Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/335820\/WHO-EURO-2020-1160-40906-55390-eng.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pandemic fatigue<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is characterized by the following:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decreased motivation to follow COVID guidelines and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engaging in behaviors that put you or others at higher\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">risk<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not staying up to date on or following emerging COVID-19 information\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experiencing changing emotions about the consequences of COVID restrictions\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing changing perceptions about the threat and risk of the virus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing an urge for self-determination and freedom from restrictions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/Header.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Ways to Cope Title Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Fatigue<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is completely normal to experience pandemic fatigue as I&#8217;m sure many of us are. To help cope and combat pandemic fatigue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0consider\u00a0trying\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/public-health\/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-pandemic-fatigue\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">these 8 steps<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Mental Health Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/1MentalHealth.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1MentalHealth&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Mental Health Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Mental Health Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Make Mental\u00a0Health\u00a0Care a Priority.<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are feeling down and finding it hard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stay<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0positive, it\u00a0may be time to set up an appointment with your doctor or mental health professional.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several on campus reso<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/counseling-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">g<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/clinicservices.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counseling Services\u00a0h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">osts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUhealth\/events\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">variety of events<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to help you connect with other students\u00a0and practice healthy coping skills. Follow\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUhealth\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@WSUHealth on Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for more Counseling Services events and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">details<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Connected Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/2StayConnected.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2StayConnected&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Stay Connected Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Stay Connected Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Find\u00a0Ways to\u00a0Stay\u00a0Connected with the\u00a0Campus\u00a0Community and your\u00a0Friends.\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider joining a club, partaking in virtual activities, checking out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/outdoor\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (OERC)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or going to a local museum or park with a friend. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; 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admin_label=&#8221;Routine Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/4Routine.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;4Routine&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Routine Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Routine Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold BCX0 SCXW174330282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW174330282\">Create a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold BCX0 SCXW174330282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW174330282\">Routine\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold BCX0 SCXW174330282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW174330282\">\u2013 and stick to it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold BCX0 SCXW174330282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW174330282\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"EOP BCX0 SCXW174330282\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure that you are making a schedule and doing little things throughout your day to help you feel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0accomplished,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0like you are moving towards something<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">such as a goal\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0making<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0chang<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es in your life<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you stop doing normal things<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or stop routines, you lose the feeling of change. To help with this, try moving from your bedroom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to your living room or chang<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0out of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">those\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pajamas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or loungewear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and into regular clothes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Control Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/5Control.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;5Control&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Control Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Control Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">Focus on\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">W<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">hat\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">Y<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">ou\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">ontrol.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW133405742 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133405742 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to prioritize the things in your life that you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have control over. Although it is hard to control the pandemic, you can control what you do\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a daily basis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on the things that will make you\u00a0better<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, practicing self-care, prioritizing your mental health, or anything else<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you feel will help you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;+ Affirm Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/6PositiveAffirm.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;6PositiveAffirm&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Positive Affirm Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">Practice\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">P<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">ositive\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">ffirmation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW159843788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159843788 BCX0\">s.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW159843788 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some days it may be harder than others to look on the bri<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ght side\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or be happy with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how things are going<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0When I am feeling this way, I find it often helps\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ake<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0some<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0time each day to reassure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">myself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">doing the best\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0do this by writing d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">own\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3-5 positive affirmations each day. Examples of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0my<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0favorite<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0positive affirmations are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am proud of myself and my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accomplishments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am capable of being a great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">student.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I will not worry about the things I cannot\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more ideas check out\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehavenatcollege.com\/positive-affirmations-for-college-students\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">25 Positive Affirmations for College Students<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SM Detox Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/7SMdetox.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;7SMdetox&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;SM Detox Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">Set\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">S<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">ocial\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">M<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">edia\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">B<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">oundaries<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW72449614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72449614 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72449614 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep track of your screen time and be aware of how social media is impacting your mood. Consider setting daily limits of how long you can be on social media and make sure that what you&#8217;re viewing is contributing positively to your mood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o help keep balance in my life, I find it most helpful to limit my social medial screen time to 2 hours or less each day.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Try to find\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0amount of time that works best for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another thing I do<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ile watching<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TikTok<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0I\u2019ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">click \u2018not interested\u2019 on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0video<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">negative\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impact on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">my<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0mood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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