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Support at the body level is necessary during the shock period of stress disorder and misunderstanding of the situation, and then emotions take over and anxiety and panic roll in. Let's look today at what can be done to stabilize the emotional state. Logic and distraction. Not everything can be influenced in a situation; some things depend on us, but others don’t. It’s like in the situation with the coronavirus - it is already here, and we cannot cancel its existence, but we are quite capable of protecting ourselves and our loved ones simply by following basic hygiene rules. So in the current situation, the maximum that can be done is to fulfill your duties: cook food, walk with children, write articles, etc. Mindfulness meditation. One of the proven ways to restore your emotional state, regain contact with the body, and reduce anxiety. Lists in case of emergency. Anxiety arises when there is a possibility of one or another event, and since it is not possible to exclude them, it is important to know how and what to do in case of danger. Examples of such lists and suitcases are preparing documents, putting them in one place, finding out where you can turn for protection or hide, making a list of emergency services, etc. Such things help reduce anxiety not only for adults, but also for children (for kids you can draw up instructions in pictures). Speaking out emotions. This helps reduce anxiety and understand your feelings, emotions and needs.Creativity. Excess emotions can always be released through creativity - write a story, compose a song, cook a pie, draw a picture. Reduce the information load, which means we audit social networks and news channels. We leave 1-2 sources that you trust. You shouldn’t completely exclude news and clear the information field; this can increase anxiety. Another option is to limit your time reading information sites. And perhaps the most unexpected thing is that digital applications can help you cope with emotions, such as “Anti-stress with Ivan” - work using the CBT technique, or applications with “Metaphorical Maps”. Working with anxiety and high level of anxiety helps to achieve a stable emotional state and helps increase your productivity.