I think it’s safe to say that everyone much rather be out carrying on with their lives instead of staying locked in the house. For some, its business as usual but for those who are taking precautions staying inside can be a daunting task and weigh on your mental health. No, nothing is wrong with you if you start to get the type of cabin fever that has you slowly becoming depressed. We’re human, we are meant to soak up the sun, breath in earths air, and be active. Being inside like a caged animal can quickly show you how uncomfortable your are with that reality. So here are some ways to keep your spirits up during a time when life just seems a bit confusing.
- Morning Yoga: Stretch, move and center your energy. Getting blood to flow is an optimal way to balance out hormone levels and keep things mentally in check.
- Maintain Normal Hygiene: When you’re just laying around it’s easy to loose track of your normal routine. Continue to start the day with a nice shower, brushing your teeth, doing your hair… freshening up. You may not have anywhere to go but loosing yourself in the process won’t help you feel good.
- Sit outside: Maybe you have a deck, balcony or terrace you can get out to. Stay confined to home, but get some fresh air and a sense of life by enjoying the outdoors right in your backyard.
- Read an educational book: Tap into something that focuses on one of the goals you’ve had for a while but had trouble pursuing. Now that the world is shut down you have sometime to explore at your own pace.
- Workout: Jump-rope, run in place, jump-squats, lunges, pushups, pull-ups you name it just get moving! In all honesty, exercise is the best drug you could ever give yourself when feeling down. The chemical reactions that happen within your body…releasing of endorphins to the brain, oxygen making its way to your major organs all results in a HAPPIER YOU. The feeling just can’t be matched.
- Turn Off Social Media: No seriously! Social media is a great place to go if you want to make yourself feel like you’re missing out on something when you’re not! Whether it be the obnoxious post about “how far you should be taking your business now that you have time” or just the continued reminder of the virus and everyones opinion on what’s causing it. It can be mentally exhausting without realizing it. TAKE A BREAK and set specific time frames/ limits for social media.
- EAT WELL: Now isn’t the time to start loosing the strength of your immunity. Not only that, but food plays a huge part in mood disorders. Your hormones are easily affected by bad foods and as a result so is your mood. Although it can be tempting to pig out on junk foods be cautious of how you’re eating. Check out a few of our healthy eating recipes here .
- Listen to Music: Music does something for the soul, so powerful it is. Similar to the power of working out. GET JAMMING to some of your favorite tunes or start exploring some new music from your favorite artist.
What will you try today to keep your spirits lifted? We hope everyone is staying safe and loving on their family. Cherish the life you have and remember life is full of unforeseen occurrences and anxieties. But, they only have to effect us if we allow them to.