While most of what happens with the COVID-19 situation is out of your control, the following stress reducers are within your power and recommended by the World Health Organization to help you cope:
- Exercise. Go to the gym, streamline exercise apps or look on Pinterest for ideas. Getting out for a walk is also a good idea. Aim for thirty minutes of activity each day.
- Diet. Focus on keeping up on your water intake, eating healthy fruits and vegetables, and decreasing the number of processed foods you and your family consume.
- Meditation. You can download guided meditations from your library, check out phone apps, or read an article about the art of breathing. Most wellness experts agree for maximum effectiveness; meditations should be practiced in a quiet space at the end of your day.
- Sleep. It is vital for your overall physical and mental health. Seven to nine hours is a good target for adults.
- Staying connected with friends and family. Call, email, mail a letter, or video chat with one to three people a day.
- Learn something new. Obtain online work certifications, learn to knit, play a new board game with your family, or try Sudoku.
