With the COVID-19 pandemic looming over our minds, it is important when stuck at home that we are taking care of ourselves. This can be a scary time, with many without employment and others fighting on the front lines in hospitals directly in contact with the virus, there’s a lot of uncertainty of what is to come next. Although we are unsure of what may come in the future, we can control how we use our time at home while we practice social distancing. Here’s some things I’ve been doing to ease my anxiety while stuck at home:
- Working out: Keeping your body active during this time is essential. If you don’t have time to do full on workouts, that’s okay. Just do your best to be as active as you can, even if it is only walking around for 30 minutes.
- Eating healthy: I know you want to reach for those extra quarantine snacks! Girl, don’t do it!!!!! There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself a little here and there, but fuel your body with foods that will nourish you. You will have 10x more energy I promise.
- B u b b l e B a t h s: Get you a bath bomb and unwind. Light a candle, turn on your favorite podcast, put on a face mask, and let that stress fade away.
- FaceTime loved ones: self-isolation can get lonely, especially if you live alone like me. Calling can be great, but if you’re able to FaceTime you almost feel like you’re getting contact in person. Multiplayer games with friends and other online forms of contact can also fill the void of getting to see those you care about.
- Make a schedule: Your days can easily all blend together if you aren’t keeping some type of schedule. If you’re working from home or doing school work, set a schedule so that you can be more productive. Get up at a specific time and when it is time to work, change clothes and get ready. Once you change and are in a space that you’ve made for working at home, you’ll probably be more productive and focused now that you’ve gotten ready. If you aren’t working from home, set goals for yourself that you want to accomplish each day.
- Go easy on yourself: Your worth is not measured in how productive you are being while quarantined. If the most you can manage doesn’t feel like much, don’t stress the small stuff! Be proud of yourself. You’re alive and made it one more day. Celebrate every small victory and take it a little at a time.
Skincare with Madi! 