Take care of yourself while maintaining social distancing

As we sail together during these tough pandemic times, it’s perfectly normal to feel sad, anxious, low at times. Most of the individuals these days are engrossed with such low and depressed feelings of loneliness.

Perhaps one reason could be that you might be missing your loved ones or your friends or possibly outings or the activities you have loved have all been canceled.

Whatever the situation may be, it is always good to take care of your health mentally as well as physically.

Keeping your mental state in balance is very important to lead a happy and calm life.

You can follow very basic activities which can help you stay in control & calm during these tough times. Here we bring to you these amazing yet simple tips-

Try fixing a daily routine and practice it regularly

A routine helps you to keep your life in control and reduce unwanted stress levels. For example- you can try to wake up regularly on time, eat healthy meals, work during specific times, and sleep on time.

This will help ensure that your health is always fine and you are in great shape.

Take care of yourself

Looking after yourself, getting decked up in the morning, and taking care of yourself is in itself a boost to your self-esteem & mental well being. It will help keep your mood elated and calm & you will automatically be more productive.

Exercise regularly

Exercise is known to be a perfect mood booster. It helps reduce stress, improves sleeping patterns, and keeps you active all the time.

Engaging yourself in simple activities like going for a morning walk, jogging, or attending an online yoga class can help you be active and retain your mental peace. You will notice an improvement in your productivity.

Find joy in small things in life

Engage yourself in activities that keep you happy. These basic activities can be taking short walks, enjoying a cup of coffee, chatting to a friend, or watching your favorite TV shows or web series. Learning to appreciate the little things will help you lift your mood.

Enjoying eating and maintaining a healthy diet

Give your body plenty of nutritious food such as green veggies, fruits, protein, and whole grains. Some foods are known to lift your moods and they include- green tea, salmon, fatty fish, oats, berries, and chocolates. Eat healthy and be healthy.

Connect with your loved ones

If you are staying alone, then you can connect with your loved ones online. You can spend time with them by talking or chatting through phone or skype, and WhatsApp. Staying connected helps with stress and anxiety reduction.

Talk to your loved ones as much as possible whenever you feel low or depressed.

Meditate and relax

Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress. With pandemic affecting everyone, various groups are offering online meditation courses that you can easily attend from the comfort of your location. Unlock your stress with these amazing stress therapies.

Music will always keep you elated and happy.

Music can elevate your mood and keep you motivated. It can help you reduce agitation and provoke memories. So keep listening to your favorite tracks which helps you soothe your senses and stress.

Develop hobbies and engage in activities

Never forget about your own personal goals. Keep yourself engaged in day to day activities. With help of technology, numerous services are available such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling. Enjoy the quality of life you deserve by engaging yourself in recreational activities.

For those individuals who are in quarantine, everyday things may be really difficult to do. But one good news is that specially-abled individuals can access everyday basic items like groceries, the food at their homes. They don’t have to visit outside and wait in queues.

If you need help due to other reasons for concerns then you can get in touch with the NDIS service provider. Star Community Care, as an NDIS service provider, will always be available to provide you the support and personal assistance whenever required.

With these basic tips which we have listed, we are sure you can keep yourself positive, engaged and calm. Just remember that these situations are temporary and don’t worry they shall pass too. Be happy, Stay positive!