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- Have a routine
Changes are not easy for everyone. This is especially true for those that have a difficult time with change, such as myself. It affects everyone in some shape or form. With this in mind, try to keep a routine. Always worked from 8-5? Was 7-3 always your favorite shift? Keep yourself busy during those same times! This could include chores, attending to long awaited projects, reorganizing the house, doing what you love, anything! As long as you keep yourself busy and then relax afterwards. It will help your mind ease into the change and to settle in a little sooner!
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- Keep in contact with family and friends
Humans are social creatures, even if some of us aren’t. Make sure to stay in contact with friends and family, regularly if needed. It can be done by phone calls, text, video calling apps such as Zoom, and anyway to converse with someone. It’s not the same as being in person, but having conversation, exchange of thoughts, feelings, and simply hearing another voice is always a good social investment.
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- Walk outside
Always make sure to walk outside, guided you are following the safety protocols for it. Taking a walk or some form of break from the routine or the current situation. It would be a great chance to be away from negative thoughts and feelings.
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- Follow directions
In keeping track with your mental health, make sure you follow the safety guidelines in your area. This includes things such as,
- washing your hands for 20 seconds
- wearing a mask outside
- staying at least 6 feet away from others
- Staying indoors as much as possible
- Wash your groceries
- If you order something, leave it outside for a few days if possible
The more safety precautions we take, the less we have to worry about.
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- Try new things
If you want to fill up your free time or don’t know what to do, try new things! Attack those long awaited projects! Want some cookies but the store is closed? Get supplies to make your own! Need another blanket? Try to crochet! Some things that we need, we can make ourselves! Give it a try!
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- Spoil yourself a little
A little pampering can go a long way. Go ahead and take those extra 15 minutes to sleep in. No one will notice if those extra cookies are gone. Never forget to give yourself a little extra TLC!
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- Stay up to date
Set aside time to look up the current case of COVID19 but keep it for only during those times. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Setting aside for only those times will allow your mind to worry less and enjoy your time more while keeping yourself up to date on the situation!
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- Keep a positive perspective
Being positive doesn’t mean always being peppy or never being negative. It is important for you to not let it overwhelm you. The best technique against this is to practice and focus on positivity.
- Write down 3 things you are grateful for everyday
- Change how things are worded. Instead of thinking, “We are stuck in here for another month.” Think, “I am safe inside.”
- Focus on the present
- Open up to those around you
- Accept the now, and keep moving forward
- Be kind to yourself
- Do something you love
- Write in a journal
- Put your worries on a paper, and leave it there. The worries are behind you
- Eat healthy
- Look towards your faith
It may not be easy at first, but with each practice it becomes less difficult and becomes a part of you.
