Living in a 24-hour news cycle can be exhausting as is, and when we add a pandemic to the mix, it can become even more anxiety provoking. With so much talk about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), mental health experts and World Health Organization (WHO) warn that the coronavirus is causing stress in the global population and it can take a toll on our mental health and wellbeing. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Things you can do to support yourself published by CDC (Center for Disease Control):
- Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage of COVID-19.
- Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do some other activities you enjoy to return to your normal life.
- Connect with others. Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships.
- Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking.
Everyone should stay informed and know the latest with the Coronavirus from reliable sources, but perhaps one of the best things you can do for your own mental health and wellbeing is stay even more focused on your own little world around you. Sitting in front of the TV all day to track where the virus is and how many people are currently infected isn’t doing you any good and will lead to excess worry. Stay involved in your work, your family and friends, your personal hobbies and interests.
Reduce your anxiety. Lowering your anxiety levels is always important. If you find yourself feeling more stressed or anxious than usual, and suspect this is due to worry over the Coronavirus, it’s even more important that you take steps to relax and calm down. Take some deep breaths in through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and slowly breathe out through your mouth. Try some muscle relaxation exercises where you tense each muscle group for a few seconds and then release. Finally, focus on your internal dialog and remind yourself while it’s important to stay informed, there’s no need to cross the line to constant worry and panic.
Flu and Corona Virus (COVID-19) Protection at Touch to Heal Spa
There is nothing more important to us than our team and guests’ safety and well-being. We have pristine protocols and stringent disinfection and sanitization procedures firmly in place. We already wash hands between each guest, and we already clean and sanitize the spa with an antibacterial cleaner use it to clean the community surfaces multiple times a day. We offer hand sanitizers in each treatment room as well as the front desk. We will continue to monitor CDC recommendations and act accordingly.
What precautions should guests take?
We simply request the cooperation of our entire community in maintaining a safe spa environment so we urge anyone that has mild cold or flu-like symptoms to follow the advice of health officials and stay home while sick to help protect others. For the safety of everyone, our licensed service providers are permitted to decline service to any guests exhibiting contagious symptoms and will reschedule your appointment. We have likewise instructed our team that if they exhibit any cold-like symptoms, they should stay home.
