I’ve been looking into staying healthy and motivated during online school, and one of the ways I came across was practicing self-care. With the rise of the pandemic, many people are spending even more time at home, isolated and on their screens. Self-care is important not only because it makes you feel good, but also because it helps you understand yourself better. It can be something simple like making sure your nails are cut or brushing your hair, or a longer process like getting your nails done or going to the gym. Here, I’ll give you some ideas of self-care you can practice at home so we can stay safe while being healthy.
At-home workouts: I know this sounds really boring, but trust me, the amount of time you spend on the couch or scrolling through Instagram can be put towards making you healthier. They don’t even have to be long. Youtube has awesome 10-minute cardio workouts that target every part of the body. Give them a try!
Take a no-phone break every day for 15 minutes: Just silence your phone and put it away. You can take this time to journal or meditate, or you can take a longer break and take a nap!
Make time for family: Play a board game together, watch a movie at home, or just talk. Your parents and grandparents may have stories from their childhood to tell you and that would make for an entertaining session!
Do yoga: It improves strength, balance, and flexibility, and relieves back pain. We’ve all been feeling stressed because of online school and yoga would be an amazing way to relieve that stress.
Engage in hands-on activities: Some people may enjoy cooking, while others may be passionate about arts & crafts. Find something you like to eat or create and search up a quick youtube video on how to make it. DIY’s are also a good option if you’re the crafty type. See something you like? Think of ways to recreate it for yourself at home! If you can participate in these events with other people, even better!
So yeah, these are my ways to de-stress and feel better! I would encourage you to pull up a yoga or at-home workout video from YouTube and dedicate 10 minutes of your day to maintaining your physical health. It’s really important right now, especially since we’re spending a lot of time staring at our devices. Give your eyes a rest and your body will thank you! I hope I gave you ideas of ways to de-stress in a short amount of time. Also, this list is by no means exhaustive. If you have other ideas, feel free to try those out too!
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