Expert tips on how to cope with the coronavirus-related money stressors keeping Americans up at night

Expert tips on how to cope with the coronavirus-related money stressors keeping Americans up at night  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE WED, MAY 13, 2020 YOUR WEALTH Editor's Note We are living through a surreal, frightening time. And all of us are watching and wondering, "What is going to happen next?" For many people, the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is an overwhelming thing to handle. We don't know how exactly we'll be impacted or how and when we will get back to some normalcy. And that makes it difficult to manage your anxiety and fears. There are things, however, that can be done, according to health-care experts. First, focus on the things you can control. There are so many things outside of our control, including how long the pandemic lasts, how other people behave and what's going to happen in our own communities. So for me, I am maintaining a routine to take some control. Even though I am stuck working from home, I try to stick to my regular sleep routine and I adhere to a regular work schedule. This helps me maintain a sense of normalcy. I am also staying connected with people on a daily basis. While I do regular video/conference calls with CNBC colleagues, I also schedule phone calls and video chats with friends and family. I find these connections help ease my own stress and anxiety. Additionally, I make time to exercise and use my stationary bike each day to relieve stress and manage my mood. I am even considering meditation or yoga. My wife and I also take our dog for a walk every night in the park near our home in Manhattan. We do avoid crowds and practice social distancing. Let's remember, we're not alone in this. Everyone is feeling some degree of worry and anxiety, but your goal should be to find things to manage the stress. Even though we're physically distancing, we can still socially encourage and support each other. That's vital during this strange time in all our lives. Stay safe, everyone. Wear those masks when you go out and wash those hands! For more key stuff like this, please follow me on Twitter @jimpavia and check out CNBC's Financial Advisor Hub and CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Set. Grow. In an effort to assist our audience when it comes to money, we urge you to sign up for our 8-week learning course to financial literacy, plus get tips on managing your money during times of crisis, delivered to your inbox. Visit: www.cnbc.com/money101/. Jim Pavia @JIMPAVIA Expert tips on how to cope with the coronavirus-related money stressors keeping Americans up at night While the coronavirus has millions of Americans on edge worrying about the threat of disease, it also has many stressed from the economic fallout triggered by the pandemic. Top of mind: not having enough savings, losing a job and the inability to pay debts. Here are some tips on how to cope, according to mental health and financial experts. Op-Ed: We're in the middle of a mental-health crisis. Many were struggling before the pandemic Many people were struggling to keep it together before the coronavirus crisis hit. Some had never experienced a mental-health challenge before and are now suffering from anxiety and depression. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips from financial psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz on how to emotionally navigate the pandemic. 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