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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION