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What are some things that you can control?

• My lockdown space - I can make my home as bright and comfortable as possible while I'm in lockdown by playing music that picks me up and keeping my beautiful plants alive
• My connection with my friends and family - even though I can't see my friends and family right now, I have been calling my parents and grandparents regularly and organising fun Zoom calls with my friends so that we all feel a little more connected
• How I treat my body - I can keep taking my meds, getting outside for a walk and some exercise, and cooking good food. COVID can't change that!

What are some things that you can't control?

• How long lockdown will go for - I like to deal with the uncertainty and bad news about the lockdown by taking a break from the news every few days
• Not being able to go out of the house for meals, fun activities and social events - even though a few fun events have been rescheduled due to the lockdown, I am trying to view things on a timeline. Rather than thinking of these things as being 'cancelled', I'm keeping in mind that they are on the other side of this lockdown and have simply been 'delayed'. So, every day that passes, I am getting one day closer to being able to do the things that bring me joy, like visiting my friends and exploring new restaurants in my city. 

Can you think of some examples of things that are both within your control and shaped by factors that you can't help?

• My mental health - while I can't control how the lockdown is impacting my mental health, I can do everything in my power to stay grateful and patient in the meantime. All I can do is keep being kind to myself during this period and reminding myself that it is okay to have tough days because these are some unusual circumstances we are living in!
• How I use my time - while I can't control when lockdown will end or where I am allowed to go, it is totally up to me how I use this time at home. I've decided to dedicate this time to revamping my apartment and binge-watching my favourite movies, because I don't get the chance to focus on these things during 'normal' life.