Seek joy even while facing challenges: Dia Mirza

The actor shares just how she overcomes pandemic blues.

NEW DELHI: The pandemic has been hard for everyone but particularly for those who have faced financial setbacks, lost loved ones or suffered from mental and physical health challenges. For expectant mothers too, this has been a tough phase and says actor, producer (add designation), Dia Mirza, “As an expectant mom, I was worried not just about my own health but the health of the planet. There was and is deep anxiety about what kind of a world our children will grow up in amid so many environmental and social challenges. I also faced a health crisis and now as a new mom, there are days, I feel overwhelmed. However, over the years, I have developed some tools to regain my sense of joy and optimism.” Dia says doing little things around the house helps her regain  mindfulness and these are her go to activities when pandemic blues seem overpowering. Connect with yourself: Says Dia, “When we are constantly focused on the outside world, our anxiety grows more urgent. Most of the time, the noise that constantly surrounds us, seeps within us and adds to the stress levels. For me meditation is the super power that helps me disconnect from the world and connect with a deeper calmer part of me. And of course, Nature is a big healer. Put your gadgets away and water your plants, hug a tree, go for a walk in a green space and you will feel instantly grounded and calm. "