Hi lovelies,

The pandemic has affected everyone, and the challenges you’re facing can be overwhelming, stressful, and also cause strong emotions to people of all ages. Health precautions to curb the spread of the pandemic like social distancing are important, but they can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation. This can cause stress and anxiety, which is why you should learn some simple ways to cope with stress healthily.

Get enough sleep and rest
One of the problems that most people are facing during these unprecedented times is not getting enough sleep. Not sleeping well can make you more tired, more irritable, and less energetic. To prevent your worries from interfering with your sleep, you should set aside some time during the afternoon and write down your worries. If you write down your worries and compartmentalize them, they won’t interfere with your sleep.

It is also a good idea to protect your sleep from technology. Nowadays, it’s very easy for people to just lay in bed scrolling over negative news stories or chatting on various social media platforms. However, engaging in this habit right before bedtime can interfere with the ability of your body to relax and fall asleep.

Retain a healthy diet
Stress can affect both your eating and metabolism. This is why you should be mindful about triggers that may cause the urge to stress eat. Therefore, if you’re prone to emotional eating, start by identifying the triggers and be prepared. Part of being prepared is to keep healthy snacks around that will help nourish your body. Such snacks will help regulate your blood sugar and keep your body stable.

Take frequent breaks
It’s natural for humans to want to have control over their lives, and now is the time when you have to learn to manage not being in control. While it’s essential to always stay updated with news on recent developments, the negative news can get overwhelming. Therefore, you need to find a balance. In fact, the generic/naked news can even affect your health. 

In addition, it’s imperative to control the media that young children are exposed to. Therefore, only expose your kids to age-appropriate information. When possible, it’s a good idea to physically and mentally disconnect yourself. You can do this by playing with puzzles, tackling a project, go treasure hunting, start reading a new book, or play a board game.

Exercise regularly
Although we are encouraged to social distance and gyms have been closed down, it’s possible to engage in aerobic exercises like running, walking, playing with your kids or pets, and hiking. Aerobic exercises can help your body release endorphins, which can help you maintain a positive attitude and boost your mood. In addition, there are other exercises that you can do in the comfort of your home. For instance, try yoga and stretching, which can help to calm your body and mind.

Bottom Line
Are you feeling stressed, afraid, or anxious amid the pandemic? It’s unclear how much longer the pandemic will last, and such feelings are understandable. However, you can eliminate stress by getting enough rest, maintaining a healthy diet to detox your body, taking frequent breaks, and exercising regularly.