COVID-19 is a virus that has caused a pandemic that has changed the social, community, economic and financial references and, above all, the perception that the population has of their own safety and that of the family. Living the emergency at home is not easy. For this reason, the author provides useful advice to guide thoughts as well as manage the emotions and stress accumulated in the "quarantine" days. The paper is distributed at a symbolic price with an invitation to the reader to contribute, where possible, to the fundraising organized by the Civil Protection Department to support those who fight the virus in the front line.Dr. Giacinto D’URSO works in the human resources management sector. He attended the Military School "Nunziatella" and obtained his master's degree in Political Sciences, Diplomatic and International Sciences, Law and Psychology as well as the 1st level University Masters in International Humanitarian Law, in Criminology, Investigative and Security Sciences and in Management and Human Resources Administration. He is the author of articles and books related about stress and trauma, the latter included in the Passerino Editore Psychology series