Emotional Health
During War
We used to know our area of control, have plans for the future, and to-do lists for the day. When the war started we all lost this feeling of control. Many of us now feel powerless and confused. But it’s important to regain this control, at least over the smallest things, so that we can fight and face the victory in a decent emotional state.
March 30th is called I am in control day. Here are some small tips on how to improve your emotional health during war.
Physical needs
Try to sleep well, maybe even more than you usually do. If you have trouble falling asleep, it’s ok to use pills, or you can try meditation.
Drink more water and eat healthy food. Snacks are not a good option, even if you don’t feel hungry.
Information
Make it a habit to stop checking the news and social media all the time. Dedicate a special time during the day when you catch up with the news and keep yourself away from them at other times. You might feel in control if you know the military and political developments every hour, but it just exhausts your emotions more and more.
It’s ok to consume other kinds of information other than relative to the war. Try to spend some time every day watching a movie, reading books or listening to some educational courses.
- Humour is a good tool to reduce stress. So, share those memes away!
Material things
Try to worry about the material things less. We know you worked hard to buy them all, but we will earn more and buy better things after the war. For now, there is little use in worrying about those things.
Make a plan for the day and the week. Include work things, personal business, and anything else important that might skip your mind. If you left your home, make a list of documents and registrations to receive.
Family and friends
Talk more with your family and friends either offline or online if you are far away. Tell them how you feel and that you love them.
- Make plans together of what you’ll do after the war, and remember together fun moments from the past.
We hope this is useful! But different things help different people. So, try as many tips as possible and find those that help you best.
More Articles
How SEO Is Changing in the Age of AI
21-10-2025
AI is transforming search. Learn how SEO evolves into AEO and GEO — where visibility means being cited in AI answers, not just ranked in results.
Keeping the Human Mind Sharp When AI Can Do It All
16-10-2025
AI makes work easier, but thinking harder. Learn how to stay creative, critical, and human in the age of intelligent machines.
AI Workslop: Why Businesses Pay Freelancers to Fix AI
07-10-2025
AI speeds up work but often creates “workslop” - results that look complete yet lack value. Freelancers are the ones turning them into quality.
Disney Creative Strategy: How Ideas Become Reality
03-10-2025
Disney Creative Strategy: dream, plan, critique — a tool to guide ideas from imagination to real-world results.
Upwork Boost: Increasing Freelancer Profile Visibility
29-09-2025
Discover how Upwork’s Available Now badge and Profile Boost work, their costs, pros and cons, and which boost is best for freelancers or agencies.
10 Posts to Help You Get Started on Upwork
29-09-2025
We’ve gathered a set of articles to guide you through the essentials — from setting up your profile to building long-term client relationships.
Etcetera summer 2025 report
26-09-2025
Etcetera summer 2025 results: quiet season, new team members, shifting Upwork rules, and plans for an active autumn.
Upwork Feedback: a trust tool you should learn to read and write
22-09-2025
Upwork feedback is more than stars — it builds trust, shapes reputation, and guides choices. Learn how to read, request, and write reviews effectively
7 Hats: a thinking tool that saves time and nerves
08-09-2025
Instead of mixing emotions, facts, and criticism in chaos — this method by Edward de Bono helps separate thinking modes.
Upwork: From Simple Fees to Pay-to-Play
29-08-2025
Discover how Upwork’s fees evolved from flat 10% to a pay-to-play model with Connects, boosts, and variable 0-15% commissions in 2025.
Upwork Reset 2025: How to Refresh Your Freelance Strategy
25-08-2025
Discover 5 practical steps to reset your Upwork strategy in 2025: update skills, rethink pricing, optimize proposals, and grow with the market.
How to Build a Team That Won’t Fall Apart in a Crisis
22-08-2025
How to build a strong team that survives crises: Denys Safonov shares lessons from 11 years of leading the agency Etcetera through global challenges.
