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in fear and unable to move. You may even become overwhelmed by emotion. Any of these responses could get you into more trouble, and then you’ll have a whole new set of problems. But if you use your fear as a tool, and hold panic at bay-then you are the master of your fear (and not the

other way around).

KEEP IT TOGETHER The best way to avoid panicking in any stressful, overwhelming situation is to focus on something small that you can control, like performing a helpful task. This directs your mind away from the frightening issue and allows you to start thinking constructively again. Being wrapped up in a global pandemic is a scary thing, but if you focus on the things that you can control, your fears and

worries can be held in check.

By now, you’d have to have been hiding under a rock not to have heard of “social distancing.” (Which, by the way, if you have been hiding under a rock, congratulations! You’re doing a great job—now stay there!) The basic rule is to stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from anyone you’re not already quarantined with. That sounds simple enough, but when the guy behind you in line at Target starts edging into your airspace, how close is too close? Here are some handy visuals that may not make it any easier to tell, but will possibly make it more amusing. Maybe (depending on where you live, how closely you paid attention to you history classes, and what you like to eat for lunch), it’ll be easier to picture one adult gator, one Abraham Lincoln (you get almost an extra foot of safety if you

include his hat!), or six delicious Subway sandwiches.

KEEP YOURDISTANCE

6 ft (2m)