10 Ways To Stay Mentally Healthy Right Now
But managing mental health during this time is just as vital to your overall well-being. So while we’re under quarantine, dealing with this virus, make sure you take steps to address your psychological well-being.
If you’re not proactive about taking care of your mind and emotions during this time, you may notice a decline in mental health, and that’s the last thing we want on top of everything right now.
Check out these ways to stay mentally healthy throughout this time.
1- Be Thankful
You’re spending more time as a family, not as much money on eating out or going out to do things, and for many us, no commute to work as we sit in traffic.
There are so many wonderful things to be thankful for right now, so take a moment each day to make a list (mental or actual) of all the things you’re thankful for!
2- Focus On The Future
Things won’t always be like this. We will be able to leave our homes again and gather with loved ones.
Just keep that in mind and remember to be thankful for the blessings that this current situation has brought. Soon enough we’ll all be back to our usual crazy schedule and longing for these lazy days, filled with family time.
Make plans for what you want to do when you’re able to go out into public again. List places to eat, things to do with the kids, and public places you can’t wait to visit; This will give everyone something to look forward to!
3- Read A Book Or Listen To A Podcast
Reading is such a luxury when our lives are hectic, so take advantage of this time and dig into that pile of recommended books you’ve been wanting to get to!
(3 Books Everyone Should Read In Their Lifetime):
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(30 Awesome Podcasts To Listen To Right Now):
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4- Do Some Yoga
Check-in with your body and mind as you use yoga to get the sleep you need, boost your immune system, and become mentally sound.
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5- Focus On Your Strengths
Take this time to remember all of the good things about you! What are you good at?
You can become even better at your strengths during the quarantine OR put them to good use and teach a virtual class on the thing you do best.
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6- Meditate
When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. Let us walk you through the basics in our new mindful guide on how to meditate.
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7- Take A Hot, Relaxing Bath
Use whatever you have at the house- bubbles, salts, or just your regular soap…
Light some candles, and pick a relaxing playlist to enjoy.
Tell the family you’ll be gone for 30 minutes and take ALL of that glorious time, just for you!
8- Spend Time With Loved Ones
As we said before, think about the silver lining of the time you’re getting with the ones you love most. We realize that not everyone is quarantined with their whole family, so take some time out of each day to connect in other ways.
Become pen pals with your dear aunt, call your grandparents or parents to talk, or FaceTime with your favorite cousin.
There are so many great ways to connect with loved ones these days and there’s never been a better time to use them!
9- Get Creative
Check out some free craft tutorials online or look up project ideas on Pinterest. There are lots of ways to make art and crafts out of things you have at home.
Check out some of the amazing classes we’re offering online, too!
Pinot’s Palette has painting kits for the little ones so they can make some artwork at home! Keep the kids busy in the long days and have them making some art to cherish forever with our special kits!
You can also pick up supplies from our ‘Pick Up’ location (No-Contact) and take a canvas, paints, and more home to do one of our virtual, step-by-step classes online!
*We're even offering virtual classes where you can make your painting with supplies you already have at home!
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10- Get Some Vitamin D
Go outside every day! As long as you’re around your house and not around any other people, you can go out and get that vitamin D in a variety of ways!
Draw with chalk, play a game outside on the patio table, or just lay out and get some rays. However you choose to spend your time outside, it’ll be good for you because the sun is amazing like that :)
***Check out the CDC’s website, helping you with some more info on mental health, AS WELL AS some numbers to have on hand to call when you need someone:
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