Getting healthier during the pandemic

​Crazy times.  As we gain more information, insight and restrictions, it could be an opportunity to actually get some healthy benefits from staying home to save lives. Consider integrating any or all of the following micro changes into your self quarantine routine:

• Enjoy.  Take a few extra moments lingering over your morning beverage.  Tap into all that mug of morning mindfulness offers…touch, taste, smell and a sense that you can relax, even for just a moment.

 

• Organize. Grab your on the go bag (backpack, messenger bag, tote or diaper bag).  Make it simple and just throw out any used wrappers, excess receipts or broken pens.  Congratulations you just de-cluttered and de-stressed.

 

• Take a nap. Ten to 20 minutes is all you need to feel refreshed.

 

• Get outside.  Fresh air is refreshing & relatively “safe” space when maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet.

 

• Pause.  Be it for a few breaths, a moment of reflection, meditation or just to give yourself a moment to think. 

 

• Connect.  Reach out to friends and family with a call, an e-mail, text or go old school and write a note, seal the envelope, address it, stamp it and send. 

 

• Listen.  Really listen to what someone is saying or to your gut or to your favorite song.  Making the time to truly listen, is an easy gift to give yourself and others.

 

• Watch.  Watch your favorite series, watch your kids play, and watch what you watch so that the news doesn’t bury you with worry.

 

• Experiment.  Make a new recipe, create some new clothing combinations, try a new online workout or make your own hand sanitizer by thoroughly mixing: 2/3 cup 99% isopropanol alcohol with 1/3 cup aloe vera gel and pour into small bottles to carry with you when washing your hands with soap and water isn’t possible.

 
It’s ironic, but in the midst of a global pandemic, we can actually get healthier.