To deal with stress, many people are trying to learn new skills or finish a project. The experts say that's good for mental health.
He first started with cakes, which he happily brought to meetings to share. When too many people politely declined, he started making focaccia bread. He liked that in only a few hours he has beautiful loaves of bread. As he experimented more with baking, he knew he wanted to challenge himself with sourdough, a bread that takes a few days and careful nurturing. He just never found the time.
Waks, 52, and others have been employing various approaches to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic. Stress baking remains popular, but people are truly becoming creative with how they cope with fears and isolation. Ritchie Hudson’s in-laws Camillo Morselli and Milena Tassi, who live in the Emilia Romagna region of Northern Italy, dealt with their country’s shutdown by bottling 300 bottles of lambrusco and trebbiano wines.
“I like to refer to this as developing corona goals,” she told TODAY. “A lot of people have heightened stress. Having a clear sense of purpose helps us.”Many are experiencing more anxiety, depression, sadness, isolation and fear as they figure out what the pandemic’s impact on their lives and the world will be. Engaging in an activity that requires focus and learning helps people deal with their feelings.
No, coronavirus is NOT like THE STAND. It’s not anywhere near as serious. It’s eminently survivable. Keep calm and take all reasonable precautions.“I thought it was pretty funny. I posted it on a whim, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny to have a virtual book club since we’re never allowed to leave the house?’” Hoppel told TODAY. “The response was overwhelming.”
Dozens of people joined Hoppel’s book club from all over the country and even as far away as New Zealand. Hoppel knew some of the members, but enjoyed connecting with others as they navigate a strange new world.
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