Combat COVID-19 Stress With Our DFW Delivery Services Professionals
2020 just isn’t our year, is it DFW? The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially changed the way we do business, but, more importantly, it’s changed the way we do life. All signs point to a country in crisis, but there is another crisis looming: an unprecedented wave of mental health issues.
Back in March, three months after the virus emerged, and, yet, three months sooner than the present date, half of Americans reported that the Coronavirus was affecting their mental health. Imagine how high that number is now that we’ve endured an additional 100 days of financial instability, isolation, and tumultuous social issues.
We’re all talking openly about the ways to combat the virus: wear a mask, wash your hands, keep physically distant. But we’ve barely scratched the surface on ways to combat the unseen effects of the virus.
This brings up an incredibly important question: what can we do to combat the stress caused by COVID-19?
Our couriers feel it too. So many changes have occurred in the way we offer you our DFW delivery services. We’ve moved away from face-to-face interaction with customers (which we love), and changed to contactless delivery options. We’ve hidden our smiling faces behind masks. We’ve seen our local businesses suffer, reducing their delivery schedules or shuttering their doors altogether.
Any one of these issues on their own is enough to cause stress, but combine them with dozens of other present issues, and you have a recipe for a dramatic decrease in mental health status.
But it isn’t all bad news. You can combat the stress of COVID-19. Our DFW delivery services providers dive in to that important topic:
Stay connected to loved ones: Social distancing is a misnomer. We don’t need to remain socially apart, we need to remain physically apart. You can still gather, whether in person or utilizing many different technology platforms. Stay connected with your loved ones, just do it from a safe physical distance.
Disconnect from media: Constantly hearing negative news or watching it on your social media feed can be depressing. Disconnect for a while. Stay off your Twitter feed, switch channels, and don’t engage in conversation regarding the pandemic.
Take care of your physical needs: It can be tough to remember to take care of the basics when there are so many novel issues arising. But be sure you and your family get enough sleep, drink enough water, and eat a variety of healthy and nutritious foods. Oh, and don’t forget exercise! It’s one of the best ways to combat stress of any type.
Find spiritual support: Whether you have a church family or just a really wise friend, nurture your spirituality. Make time for prayer and meditation. Quiet your mind and your soul to focus on the positive blessings in your life. This can give you renewed spirit and a change of attitude.
Know when to ask for help: If your feelings become overwhelming, it might be time to ask for help. Confide in someone you trust, contact your healthcare provider over the phone, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
These are trying times for us all.
But our customers are our family, which is why our DFW delivery services team encourages all our customers to focus on their mental health during this stressful period.
Another great way to reduce the stress of running a business, whether from a storefront, office, or from home, is to delegate tasks such as transportation to a third party logistics provider. Dallas Courier is still offering full services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re still available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take both scheduled and urgent delivery requests.
Your business can focus on core tasks while those day-to-day logistics and DFW delivery services are handled by our friendly team of professionals. We’re remaining focused on serving our clients well, while implementing increased safety and sanitization efforts to bring peace of mind with every delivery.
Ready to rid your organization of some of those stressful, yet essential tasks? Contact Dallas Courier at 972-680-8000, or fill out a request for information on our website. We look forward to working through the COVID-19 pandemic alongside you!