5 Role Models to Help Us Cope with the Pandemic

How do you dig deep to withstand the ongoing stress and requirements of life during a pandemic? Look to the role models: seniors. Seniors have a depth of experience confronting crises and using creative problem-solving skills that summon the higher instincts of the human spirit. They have experience showing up. They reached within to draw on character and integrity, and learned what it means to come through a recovery. From the Great Depression to World War II to 9/11, they did what was needed. Right now, they can be a fountain of hope.  There are countless examples of people who had to switch to plan B and not only survived, but thrived — and some of them have spent their lives in the spotlight and the headlines. The surprise is that instead of resting on their laurels and enjoying the fruits of a long career, these senior superstars are still going strong. Retired or still working, they’re also giving back, supporting important causes both with their resources and their activism.  We can all use inspiration right now. Look to these role models still leading the way: Itzhak Perlman overcame the ravages of polio to become a globally renowned concert violinist. Born in 1945, he contracted polio at the age of four, which left him partially paralyzed. Despite this, he gave his first public concert at ten, enrolled in Juilliard at thirteen, and has performed the entire classical repertoire. The exquisite attention to detail in his technique has earned him the rare accol...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Aging Self-Help coronavirus COVID-19 Elderly seniors Source Type: blogs