Building a Stress Mindset

As a frontline health worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re doing so much for others that it’s important to remember to care for yourself right now. In this video, Joey Hubbard, Chief Training Officer at Thrive Global, points out that when you are in the eye of the hurricane, focusing on what you have control over can help you navigate these challenges.

All of us are facing stress and anxiety in this unprecedented health crisis. But for first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, the physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming. It’s important to do everything you can to strengthen your resilience. In this video Dr. Bob Carr, Chief Medical Officer at the behavioral health technology company Kumanu, helps you better understand anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares suggestions to help you improve your own resilience during this difficult time.

Remember that you are not alone in the worries or concerns that you have

“Nurses make up the bulk of the healthcare workforce and are natural problem-solvers and innovators. We therefore stand out as indispensable at any time, but especially during a public health emergency. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are experiencing pressure, fear, exhaustion, isolation and ongoing emotional trauma. This ongoing stress and trauma impacts your mental health, safety, and ability to provide the best possible care. Taking steps to manage your stress is just as important as taking care of your physical health!”