There’s no denying that the pandemic is constantly changing our day to day lives. A lot of us feel anxious and overwhelmed, and this may take its toll on our physical and mental health. To help put you in a more positive position, we gathered five ways on keeping your body and mind strong throughout the day:
Start your mornings with a routine.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt in this ever-changing situation is something we’ve mastered along the way, but that comes at the expense of putting a halt to our previously established routines. To better care for your social and emotional well-being, it may help to build and maintain a new pandemic routine—even just as you start your mornings and ease into your to-do list. Having this lets you regain a sense of normalcy and structure and gives you a feeling of certainty and being in control.
Start with simple activities, like spending the first 30 minutes of your day doing indoor exercises or reading a book. You can also add regular online meetups with your friends and families in your routine to keep your social life active.
Live a healthy life.
The best defense to any sickness is our overall well-being. It’s important to keep ourselves physically fit even though we’re just staying at home. Consume more fruits and vegetables and try to stay away from processed food. You can do simple adjustments at home, like opening your windows in the morning so you can enjoy the sun for more Vitamin D.
Pick up a hobby or two.
Whether it be your job, school, or just regular housework, tending to your everyday responsibilities may take a toll on your well-being. When things get stressful and there’s already a feeling of burnout, don’t hesitate to just do your thing! It helps to have hobbies or pursue passion projects to serve as a relaxing outlet and bring along a sense of happiness and accomplishment that’s personal and uniquely you.
Power your mind through meditation.
With everything happening around us, your mind may feel like it’s constantly running a marathon. Taking a moment for meditative peace and breathing exercises can help give your brain a chance to slow down, unwind, and relax.
Spend some time doing meditation exercises, like deep-breathing, yoga meditation, and other relaxation exercises.
Cut out the clutter.
It’s been said that reducing clutter helps reduce overall stress. Too much distraction and visual stimulation can take up space not just in one’s home, but also in one’s mind, so make sure to purge unnecessary things and make space only for what’s essential. This is also applicable in what we choose to stay on our phone. It’s important to streamline the services and choose only the apps that you need for your day to day!
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In times like these, it’s important to keep your mind and body as strong as they can be. Follow these tips to have a more optimistic outlook as we wait for better days to come!
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