The ever-rising toll of coronavirus cases in the world has led to chaos brewing in the minds of the people. Professional lives have come to a standstill, socialising has become a distant dream amid the lockdown imposed to curb the virus spread and long-isolation has had an affect on mental health of people. At a time like this, combatting mental issues and staying calm is required. With peace of mind being the need of the hour, motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das gives some useful tips on how to keep calm during the lockdown.

Strengthening relationships

The lockdown gives us a chance to strengthen bonds with not just our family but with our own selves. "It is said that time is the most precious thing one can gift another. The lockdown has given us a chance to spend time with our loved ones," said Das. He also said that if we spend 24 hours with our loved ones, arguments and clash of egos are bound to happen due to lack of personal space. Therefore, in order to strengthen relationships, it is necessary to give space to your loved ones. "It is not about physical space, but giving a person her/his emotional and mental space. In one’s personal space, one can do whatever one feels like; such as watching a web series, taking up meditation, nurturing a creative hobby or anything else," Das explained.