3 Pro Tips for Well-Deserved Self Care During Quarantine
Quarantine is not fun for anyone. Some people are able to deal with the relative isolation and boredom better than others. But you probably won’t find many who are actually celebrating this unprecedented and difficult situation.
If this is the new normal, however, we need to find ways to adapt. Especially when it comes to our health and wellness.
Staying inside more often than not may be great for stopping the spread of disease. But we are social animals who crave interaction and are used to being outside.
So if you’re still struggling to find a balance and just can’t seem to regain that pep in your step, you need to practice some self-care. Don’t just accept our new fate. Be proactive and try these three tips for self-care during the quarantine.
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Self Care During Quarantine
1. Stress Reduction
It’s really hard to manage stress(1) these days. You surely are operating with higher-than-normal levels, and many of our typical outlets for stress reduction have been cut off. Many gyms are closed, for example. So are yoga studios, spas, and saunas. We can’t even try to blow off some steam at bars and movie theatres in a lot of cases.
This makes it more important than ever to find ways to cope at home. Meditation may be a great option. You can lift weights or otherwise work out in-home exercise routines. Or just start talking long walks. Whatever you chose, make sure to make stress reduction a priority.
Read: Yoga for Stress Management
2. Don’t Put It Off
Given the situation we’re in, it’s easy to say, “Oh, I’ll just do it next month when things are closer to normal.” This might be your excuse for exercise or eating better. And, honestly, nobody would fault you for having an extra cheat day or choosing to binge some Netflix on a Saturday instead of going for a run. But you do need to keep up with certain things.
