COVID19: Staying Sane While Staying Home During a Pandemic
It is the end of week one, March 22nd 2020, and we have been asked to stay home - only going out for the essentials. This request for some, is like an answer from above. For others it is like being in a hamster wheel after drinking a six pack of Red Bull. Either way, both have their own challenges in dealing with the stress and anxiety of social distancing. Listen in on a recent discussion my friend Rachel and I have about staying positive, staying home, and staying sane.
Here are a few of our tips and tricks, that we are using, for staying sane throughout the quarantine:
Create a daily schedule of your to do items for the day (i.e. walking the dog, reading, working out, household tasks)
Check items off your bucket list (reading books, learning a language, reorganizing your pantry)
Discuss your anxieties and stressors with your friends so they can communicate more effectively with you
Self Care - unplug from news, social media, and text messages
Connect with others - utilize technology available like Zoom, FaceTime, HouseParty (App Store) to stay connected with friends and family
Stay active - leverage online classes like Peloton (free 90 trial), and IG Live (fitness instructors are hosting free classes, AKA me, or for a small fee), personal trainers are hosting online programs and virtual training sessions (check out my trainer B3Fitness for a discounted 12 week program)
Fur-iends! Cuddle with your favorite canine or feline or enjoy watching them play outside or on videos
Live shows - lots of artists are hosting streamed concerts and comedy sessions (John Mayer, Jimmy Fallon, etc.)
Be kind. To yourself and to others.
Tune in with us live on IG TV, Sunday, March 29th, at 1pm EST for a week two check in.
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