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International Journal of Science Annals, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2020

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

COVID-19 Worries and Opportunities

Sabra Zizi E. I. 1

1 Fayoum University, Egypt

Received: 23.11.2020; Accepted: 15.12.2020; Published: 20.12.2020

Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, psychology, health, social distance

DOI and UDC DOI 10.26697/ijsa.2020.2.6; UDC 159.9:316.6:614.441

Conflict of interests: The author declares that there is no conflict of interests

Source of support: This study did not receive any outside funding or support

Information about Sabra Zizi Elsayed Ibrahim – https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8329-9615;
the author: [email protected]; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Associate Professor,
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.

Dear Editor, activities with the most balanced way. We have the
With the middle of March 2020 the news of breakout of Right to feel frustrated, feel irritated or depressed during
the pandemic had been assured around the world, the uncertainty time, and the facts proved that we can
spreading the uncertainty and worry in a very manage things well in spite of that. The impact of
ambiguous atmosphere all over the world (World Health medical and psychological support in the pandemic
Organization, 2020b). World health organization with COVID-19 situation was studied (Melnyk & Stadnik,
the group of 20 (G-20) and United Nations (UN) at 26 2020).
of March 2020 committed collaboration in facing the The most important part is that you have the right to get
pandemic (Khashaba, 2020). help dealing with these feelings, and enhance your
All countries including Egypt worked according to the immune system by keeping your positive mindset. Some
recommendation of the World health organization plan psychological tips could help reducing your hyper
in facing this pandemic, taking into account the safety vigilance and help you enjoy your life. Simply, instead
rules in all sectors of the society (World Health of thinking of what you cannot do think of things that
Organization, 2020a) up to date efforts to help control you can do. First thing to do is not isolating yourself,
and manage the COVID-19 and NCOVID-19. As a part meet people and keep the social distance, wear masks,
of Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian and enjoy laughing together in the fresh air. This is
Cabinet keenness on spreading public opinion going to make you more resilient, isolating your self
awareness, the center is publishing a newsletter about could be harmful to you and your health. Resilient
the implications of the new Corona-Virus, with the people try to reevaluate the situation and make the
purpose of presenting the latest updates on the positive new list of goals. Resilient people are flexible
international level, and the most important measures and and it helps to modify and comfy your expectations to
initiatives that can be of benefit in health sector, make you feel better about what is available and how it
education sector, professions and social sectors too could be done (Naseem & Khalid, 2010).
(Information and Decision Support Center System, Second, plan your day a head and keep a schedule to
2020) side to side with the Regional and international follow. Having a “to do list” help you setting your
efforts (Madoui & Bendjeroua, 2020’ Namsolleck & anxiety aside and feel the power of productivity. try to
Moll, 2020). make your schedule fit the whole week achievements, or
Although of having hard time and big challenges to even set a month plan a head, make it an obligation to
protect ourselves and loved ones, it is always possible to yourself, don’t forget to have fun achieving your goals.
keep a positive mindset and stay resilient. When we look Third, stay connected with your social network,
back to the last eight months we will find out how every connectedness is cure and keep you feel well. All paths
one of us had the opportunity to test his will power to are accepted for connecting with others, including
continue our achievements in education, profession, texting, calls, tele-conferences, sharing experiences, co-
social, health fields. We could notice how connected is planning activities, the list is open to your creative mind.
world and how we are able to manage issues as one Life is generous and always gives us the opportunities to
team. We can notice the millions of creative plans and grow wisdom and more acceptance and commitments to
problem solving techniques to keep our daily life stay efficient and happy at the same time.

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