Pray and Meditate as a way to experience inner peace and wholeness. Participating in a community worship service or in personal prayer or meditation can be a source of strength and peace during difficult times. Maintain personal routines. Consistency in life is very important. Adhering to such routines reinforces emotional and physical well-being.
Exercise helps to reduce anxiety and stress.
Eat well-balanced meals. Control the amount of snacking and caffeine while viewing or listening to reports of the national crisis. Often snack food is high in sugar and snacks are high in caffeine both of which are stimulants and may cause sleep difficulties, irritability and increased anxiety sensations. Follow your regularly scheduled time for sleep. Sleep and physical rest are vital to healthy and well adjusted attitudes towards any crisis.