Inside Aesthetics Ep 135 How to Cope During a Lockdown | Grazina Fechner
Episode 135 hosts GrazinaFechner (Communication expert based in Sydney, Australia)
Griz regularly features on 7 Network's 'The Morning Show' to explain human interaction and behaviour. (Previously on episodes 50 and 79)
In this episode we explore the psyche of those currently living through and coping with the lockdowns across Australia. We discuss how and why this lockdown is probably being perceived differently to last year and share some personal insights into how it's affected us personally.
00:00 Introduction 01:04 Catching Up During Lockdown 04:55 Emotional Impact of Ongoing Restrictions 10:59 Adapting Business Models and Moving Online 18:27 Personal Health Crisis and Major Surgery Recovery 26:25 Staying Positive During Uncertainty and Stress 33:29 Difference Between Positivity and Toxic Positivity 41:37 Finding Stability Through Routine and Daily Habits 48:53 The 52-17 Focus Rule for Productivity 52:09 Managing Negative Thoughts and Building Resilience 61:45 Why We Gravitate Toward Negative Thinking 68:49 Dealing With Information Overload and Uncertainty 76:38 Preparing for Unpredictability With a Growth Mindset 80:09 The Power of Gratitude and Small Daily Wins 86:34 Final Advice on Resilience, Mindset and Moving Forward