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My good friend, Kristin, sent this to me today, "You are doing well.  🙂 And I hope you appreciate that also. You just have a high expectations for yourself but you are actually doing well 🙂."

For the past few weeks since the quarantine started here in the Philippines, I have gone through a roller coaster of emotions. Many of those consisted of existential questions. So hearing this from a friend really helped in assessing my current state of being.  Now, whoever is reading this, I would like to say the give the same thoughtful words to you. YOU ARE DOING WELL!

As of this time of writing, the world has fallen into a global pandemic and everyone is trying to cope in whatever way they can. Let us not be hard on ourselves but understand that there are people around us who really love and care for us.

Here are 3 ways I did to be able to cope with anxiety and depression:

1. Start writing this down. I mean everything. All the good thoughts and the bad thoughts. Write without fear of judgement. Write them as you feel them. Don't think correct yourself. Let it all flow out as you write. Trust me, you will feel better when you start reading it the next day. - Write what bothers you. - Write what makes you happy. - Write what would do if you no worries on anythings, like money, time, etc
   
2. Talk with your closest friend. Have a deep conversation. Share what you wrote down. Just let it all out. But choose the person wisely. In my case, I have always had a go to person.
   
3. Choose what you read in social media. Remember what you feed your senses will most likely affect how you think, feel and act. So be careful. Focus only on the good stuff. Be aware of what is happening but focus on those things that will help you grow as a person.
   

At the end of it all focus on the small things that make you happy. :)