Get expert insights delivered straight to your inbox.

Skip to Main Content

Mental and Relational Health During COVID-19

If your mind feels like it’s on a freakin’ train ride, you’re not alone. We’re all living through this crazy out-of-control pandemic for the first time together (but also totally alone) and it’s making us feel intense emotions. But when fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and anger pop up in your head there are things you can do to stop the insanity.  Dr. John Delony shares five concrete steps you can take to still your mind and calm down:

  1. Recognize what you can control, and let everything else go
  2. Make a plan for your day, every day
  3. Manage your stress, loneliness and sleep
  4. Protect your relationships
  5. Find ways to serve

You can’t control what happens tomorrow, but you can control how you respond to today. Remember, Hope is greater than Fear, and being calm is contagious.

Another thing you can learn to control is your money. That’s why we’re offering a FREE trial of Ramsey+, an all-access membership that gives you everything you need to budget, pay off debt, and begin building wealth.

Did you find this article helpful? Share it!

Dr. John Delony

About the author

Dr. John Delony

Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert with two PhDs from Texas Tech University—one in counselor education and supervision and the other in higher education administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now at Ramsey Solutions, John writes, speaks and teaches on relationships, mental health, anxiety and wellness. He hosts The Dr. John Delony Show and also serves as co-host of The Ramsey Show, the second-largest talk show in the nation. In 2022, John’s book Own Your Past, Change Your Future instantly became a #1 national bestseller. You can also find John featured on DailyMailTV, Fox Business and The Minimalists Podcast. Learn More.

Related Articles

Social distancing and loneliness.
Personal Growth

How to Deal With Loneliness: 12 Tips to Connect With People

You don’t have to be doomed to a lonely life. Here are 12 powerful practices that will help you deal with loneliness and find relationships—if you commit to doing the work and learning these skills.

Dr. John Delony Dr. John Delony
How to Stop Overthinking
Personal Growth

How to Stop Overthinking: 10 Tips

You know how frustrating it can be when your thoughts won’t stop. If you’ve ever experienced overthinking, it can be debilitating! Here are 10 tips to stop overthinking everything.

Dr. John Delony Dr. John Delony
Accept