It is less advisable to save in times of crisis. It can create a financial deadlock and you may suffer more. This is because the money will decrease in value * and you may no longer have the purchasing power. For this reason, it is advisable to spend money in times of crisis.
If you do not know what to spend, for daily necessities and it is a variant.
Another option would be to buy gold or precious metals. There are so many sources where you can order online nowadays that it is almost impossible not to spend money. And it is always advisable to spend more than you produce in these times of crisis.
It is a reality that has manifested itself in the past, in past financial crises, and from there we have all had to learn. So the world is more financially educated now and the current economic crisis and inflation will probably not hurt too much.