How To Stay Physically And Mentally Healthy During Self-Isolation
No matter where you are in the world, the chances are you’re being ordered to stay indoors as much as possible. We’ve all got to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19, and it will be worth it in the long run. However, there’s no denying that many of you have some massive concerns about self-isolating in your home all day long. Mainly, you’re worried about the state of your physical and mental health. Some countries are letting people go for one walk or run a day, while others have much stricter measures in place.
Regardless of the rules in your area, here are some ideas to help you stay physically and mentally healthy during self-isolation:
Do yoga every morning and evening
Yoga is a fantastic way to keep your body and mind in a healthy state. Start your day with a ten-minute yoga session - there’s a morning routine video posted above for you to follow - then end it with a slightly longer one. This is perfect as it gets your body moving to start the day, and it helps you unwind in the evenings. Plus, you need no equipment or space at all. As long as there’s enough room in your house or garden to lie down, then that’s all you need.
Start meditating
Meditation can really help you calm any mental health worries during this self-isolation lockdown period. People that suffer from depression or anxiety are going to have a hard time. To make matters worse, you can’t exactly go to a depression treatment center to get help. Instead, you have to try and calm any symptoms yourself, and meditating is a great way to start. There are apps like Calm that can really help you feel more relaxed and free yourself from any mental problems. Again, this is something you can do in the house, garden, and at any time of the day. Even if you don’t have mental health issues, meditation is excellent at sharpening your mind and helping you find focus.
Use your house as a gym
You don’t need to have a home gym to get workouts in when you’re stuck at home. The video above shows you a lot of useful hacks to you can use to turn different parts of your home into workout equipment. Alternatively, you can always do HIIT bodyweight workouts that require minimal space and equipment. This keeps you physically active every day!
Read as many books as possible
Finally, reading is the best way to sharpen your mind and keep yourself mentally healthy at home. Reading a book can help you escape reality and drift off into a faraway place. Plus, it helps you learn new things - especially if you read self-improvement books. Also, reading is a great way to pass the time, so you won’t feel bored!
Being stuck at home doesn’t have to be a horrible experience for you. If you’re worried about the state of your mental and physical health, then use these ideas to keep yourself active and healthy.
