Stress, anxiety and grief are all aftereffects of the pandemic many of us are dealing with. Coronavirus has ravaged communities, leveled the economy, and buckled systems, creating devastating and long-lasting losses of life, jobs and sense of normalcy.

“Our choices on how to deal with anxiety and loss significantly impacts how we emerge from the void into the next phase of our lives” saysRichard V. Battle, loss survivor and veteran business consultant whose latest book ‘Conquering Life’s Course’ spells out how to utilize what he calls “common sense in chaotic times”.

Battle advises looking to our parents and grandparents generations who suffered mightily through tragedies like polio, the Great Depression, and world wars, to show us the way and to stand on their shoulders.

As we slowly emerge from lockdown to a changed world, Richard Battle advises that we:

-Expect to experience loss of control, uncertainty, and change

Anticipate specific changes and prepare from them as best you can

-Don’t panic when life throws you a curveball

-Adapt your activities to survive until you’re able to regain more control

-Respond to future shocks in life with more confidence from your experiences