Instead of being overwhelmed by the stormy waves of the epidemic, people took the initiative to step out of their comfort zone, cultivate both inside and outside, and face challenges head-on.
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Since the beginning of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the lives of people on earth have undergone earth-shaking changes.
Masks have become a must-have item when going out, and travel has become a distant memory. Hot topics such as "those times stolen by the epidemic" often "break our defenses".
The negative impact of the epidemic on people is too numerous to list, but all we can do is face it bravely and continue to live.
When you change your perspective: Does the epidemic bring us only negative effects?
Fortunately, the epidemic has also brought us some rare windfalls.
Domestic research has found that during the epidemic, the public's psychology showed a trend of "short-term tension and long-term stability".
"Those who did not crush us will eventually make us stronger." After the epidemic, our psychological resilience has actually improved.
Resilience, also known as resilience, resilience, resilience, resilience, etc., refers to people who have experienced or are experiencing adverse situations (such as setbacks, trauma, natural disasters, etc.) and are able to "rebound" , successfully resisting adversity, restoring the status quo, and even getting stronger.
From a biological point of view, mental toughness is an instinct of people to protect and self-regulate in the changing environment out of survival needs.
Mental toughness is not a gift that a lucky few have the opportunity to acquire, but a basic response ability that people generally have.
It will manifest in adversity, promote human survival and development, and promote people's pursuit of self-realization and self-transcendence.
The new crown pneumonia epidemic is a major test for the world. People's lives, health, work and life have been greatly affected, but many people have gained and grown in this test.
During the epidemic, migrant workers began to work from home, students took online classes, and express delivery and takeaways were also restricted. Therefore, many people became self-taught, and quickly advanced from "ten fingers without touching the spring water" to showing cooking skills in the circle of friends, and many people still "practice" "Become a repairman, Tony teacher, photographer, and even developed a number of artistic specialties.
The "2021 National Health Insight Report" released by the Clove Doctor Data Research Institute shows that 74% of people have changed their outlook on life due to the epidemic, and they rank "physical health", "family happiness" and "mental health" as the "most important in life". important things".
The change of these concepts also means that people's connotation of self-worth, meaning of life, etc. has been deepened, and the extension has been expanded.
Instead of being overwhelmed by the stormy waves of the epidemic, people took the initiative to step out of their comfort zone, cultivate both inside and outside, and face challenges head-on.
Why does the epidemic improve people's mental resilience?
After 50 years of laboratory and clinical practice research on psychological resilience, it is found that the key to improving psychological resilience lies in the best match of personal qualities, family support and external environmental support. Rather than creating a series of protective factors, the key is that people experience and understanding in the process.
During the epidemic, the government, community, and professional institutions have established a strong enough support system for us. Even if our relatives and friends are separated from each other, they can communicate emotionally and provide social support through social networks. We feel a lot of kindness from strangers.
The results of a 2021 study show that during the epidemic, nearly 90% of people are willing to engage in volunteer work, and more than 96% are willing to help maintain social order, and the daily volunteer service rate increases rapidly with the increase in infection rates. .
While abiding by epidemic prevention regulations, people not only strive to adapt to life under the epidemic, but also strive to make life better by discovering and recording the little things in life, setting off a revival of "epidemic literature", and supporting those in need. pleasure.
So what are the benefits of increased mental toughness for people?
People with stronger mental toughness tend to exhibit positive psychological qualities such as optimism, self-discipline, and tenacity, produce fewer negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, and are better at adopting positive problem-solving strategies and adapting to changes in the environment faster.
Domestic and foreign studies have found that traumatic events such as injuries, natural disasters, and accidents not only have negative effects on people's physical and mental health, but also can make people develop strong inner strength and achieve positive personal growth. Restoring the original mental function can even inspire performance beyond pre-traumatic levels.
In addition to the combined effect of internal and external protective factors, the psychological resilience of the people has been improved, and many people's life goals have also changed after experiencing the epidemic, a major test related to life and health.
The theory of social emotional selection believes that as people grow older, because people feel that their time in the future is becoming more and more limited, their life goals will gradually change from future-oriented goals such as acquiring knowledge and expanding social relationships in middle-aged and young adults to emotional management, social relations, etc. Familiar companion touches etc. now lead to goals.
That is to say, when we are young, we are keen to learn new knowledge and make new friends, and when we are old, we cherish the precious time with our family and friends.
The arrival of the epidemic has accelerated this process, and people have become more cherished in the present and in the existing intimacy.
I don’t know if you feel this way. When you see news related to the epidemic, you will have a strong impulse. You want to call your family to report safety, hug your partner who has been busy with work, or touch the head of a child who is struggling with studying.
After 70 years of spring rain, summer sun, autumn frost, winter snow, people can "do what they want without breaking the rules", and the sudden epidemic unexpectedly "catalyzed" this process.
Research has found that close, trustworthy relationships give us more emotional support.
The closer we get to the end of life, the stronger our ability to regulate emotions, the increase in positive emotional experience and the decrease in negative emotional experience, which can further improve our sense of well-being and life satisfaction.
In this unavoidable situation, it is better to turn passive suffering into pleasure in hardship. While doing a good job in prevention and control strategies, discover the small blessings of the moment, and respond to challenges with an optimistic and positive attitude, and finally gain growth.
Huang Binbin Source: China Youth Daily