Fear about COVID-19 and home isolation may get worsen if you are already living with anxiety disorder. But you are not powerless, this phase will also pass. It is a frightening time and has affected our lives so much. Mental illness is the most common issue in this phase, hence managing the same becomes necessary. Learning to cope with stress is a good habit that can make you, the people you love, and those around you become more resilient.
Thus, in the blog, we have mentioned easy ways to manage mental health in this tough time.
Take care of your body:
First, you should show some kindness to your body, take deep breaths, practice stretching and meditation. Eat the right food that lift-up your mood and makes you feel energetic. Exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
Maintain your routine:
Even if you are stuck at home, maintain a schedule. Set sleep and wake-up time, try making food breakfast, get dressed up in your comfortable clothes and keep yourself busy at work. On weekends you can watch movies, web series, even animated movies that do their job by lifting the mood.
Connect with People:
Whether you are staying alone or with your loved ones, still stay in touch with your family and friends. Through call and video calls, you can share what you feeling and can listen to them as well. Plan out for a virtual coffee date, or lunch with family.
Nature is the best healer:
You can even start gardening, or if you don’t have much space then you can plant small flowers and vegetables on your balcony. Try growing mint, coriander that you can use in your kitchen, or can also grow pleasant-smelling flowers.
Take time for activities you enjoy:
Read books, watch a comedy movie, make videos, play a fun video game or indoor games, try new recipes, a craft or make a piece of art. In this time give yourself time and understand yourself, discover new things. Take out the time to try those things for which you never got a proper time.