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stress and gut healthWritten ByPartha Nandi, MD

What You Can Control

(You should focus on these)

  • Your positive attitude
  • Turning off the news
  • How you follow CDC recommendations
  • Your own social distancing
  • Limiting your social media
  • Finding fun things to do at home
  • Your kindness and grace

What You Cannot Control

(So, You can LET GO of these)

  • If others follow the rules of social distancing
  • The actions of others
  • Predicting what will happen
  • Other people’s motives
  • The amount of toilet paper at the store
  • How long this will last
  • How others react

Focus on what you can control and it will reduce stress and anxiety!

About the author

Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi.

A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show.

Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences.

He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

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