"Managing my own anxiety during
this pandemic has been really hard.
Having a pandemic hit the world was
not on my list of possible reasons my
business could fail. I've been fortunate
where a lot of other businesses have
not, and I'm beyond grateful. I'm
working through my anxiety right
now by not focusing on things I
have no control over. I'm keeping a
positive mindset and focusing on the
future of my business and furthering
my education, which motivates me
to keep pushing through. I'm so
impressed when I read about other
estheticians and what they've done
to keep their business going. They
pivot, o‚ering virtual services, facial
kits, and continuing their education.
It's really inspiring to me. But when the
anxiety creeps in and everything feels
overwhelming, I focus on my breath
and do deep breathing exercises
to slow my heart rate and let those
fleeting intrusive thoughts come and
go, then I carry on and focus only on
what I can control." —Nicole Gauci
RESOURCES FOR COPING
WITH ANXIETY
Anxiety and Depression Association
of America: adaa.org/tips
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration National
Helpline: samhsa.gov/find-help/
national-helpline
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention:
cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-
life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.
html
American Counseling Association
counseling.org/knowledge-center/
mental-health-resources/anxiety
