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Deepika Padukone: “A lot of anxiety develops due to uncertainty”

Not one to shy away from talking about mental health, Deepika Padukone has expressed how important it is to follow a routine during the coronavirus lockdown, to avoid anxiety.

Talking to DNA India, Padukone said, “The most basic thing [that people can do] is follow a routine. A lot of anxiety develops due to uncertainty; not knowing what is to come in the future. It is important to focus on the now, and one way to achieve that is by setting 11, daily, and weekly targets. Let’s not avoid formulating a routine just because there’s a curfew. Some people can cope with it. But, for most people, getting into a routine, like going to bed and waking up at a defined time, and setting up a dedicated work space and holding virtual [meetings], is important. Set a system and [become] disciplined.”

Padukone, who has been active on her social media platforms whilst in quarantine, urged her fans to remain active during the difficult period. She added, “When I was young, and an athlete, I understood that I felt good [when I trained]. I always felt that correlation. Being physically active has a big role to play in my emotional well-being.”