17/07/2022
"Do things at your own pace. Life's not a race."
My mental health has suffered as a result of the pandemic. I was scared and frustrated with how this pandemic was being treated for the first three months. When I first heard about this virus, I was terrified that it would spread to me and my loved ones. Each time I brought it up, I was encouraged to focus on my own cleanliness and avoid interacting with others. This summer I focused on improving my mental health in my spare time. My nerves were at their worst just before I made the trip back to my apartment after the last day of university days. When I became aware of how worried I felt, I wished the sensation would go away.
Therefore, I decided to go outside where I found peace which is the beach. I participated in a variety of events. Managing anxiety was a fundamental theme in all of them. Over the course of those three months, I learned to interact with my anxiety in a different way. This technique helped me recognize the warning symptoms of an approaching panic attack. My friend provided me with effective strategies for managing anxiety.
Even though I was at home for the whole of the summer, I found that I was more driven than ever to get in shape. I didn't exercise much my first year in college, and I think it contributed to my overall negative personality. Exercising regularly not only keeps me physically fit and mentally upbeat. I practised Gym regularly for one year. It wasn't only that I was happy, but I could also see that my body was stronger. For obvious reasons, I couldn't join a gym, so I started doing workouts at home. With consistent exercise, I was able to see visible results in my physical appearance, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
If there's one thing I've learned this summer and pandemic season Do things at your own pace. Life's not a race.