How to Reduce Stress During Quarantine

From being stuck inside for many hours while also being quarantined-inside with the rest of the family to the unavoidable financial anxiety that is beginning to dawn on many of us due to the uncertainty of when this global pandemic will actually go away. A lot of worries are understandably starting to manifest among us and this has inevitably led to many folks feeling out of control and this can be very stressful. In the past months, many people have had to battle with changes in eating or sleeping patterns, homeschooling the children and focusing on work. It is however important that you take care of yourself and maintain a clear head during this trying time and deal with the stress. Here are a few tips to help you reduce stress during quarantine.

 Great Ways to Reduce Stress During Quarantine

1. Remember to Stay Active: It is important that you take part in physical activities that can help you stay active. Not only do physical activities have general impacts on your health and well-being, it can also help you ease stress. Even though gyms around your city is closed, there are several workouts that you can do on your own at home without making use of expensive workout equipment. Also, many gyms now have free online classes that you can also make use of. You can also practice yoga.
2. Maintain Contact with others: It can get lonely and worrisome in quarantine especially if you are alone; you need others to keep you going and distracted. It is very important that you maintain social interactions as it is very good for your health. Stay in contact with family and friends through calls or online communications like Skype and Facebook. If the cause of your stress is work, make sure you reach out to co-workers and ask for help. Reaching out to loved ones can absolutely help you ease stress.
3. Unwind and Practice Self-care: One effective way to ease stress is relaxation. Don’t be occupied with work for long hours and forget to take a break. Make time for relaxation as this would not only help you to unwind. It can also help to boost your level of focus and productivity. If you are feeling frustrated or angry, take some time out to unwind and embrace self-care. You can start a new TV show, listen to podcasts and play games with the rest of the family who are also in quarantine with you.
4. Try Meditation: Meditation has in past years proven to be very beneficial in helping to improve both physical and mental health. Take a few minutes each day to meditate and focus on the present moment; forget about the things stressing you because of the pandemic. Find a space that is peaceful in your home and get comfortable. Focus and take several deep breaths for a few minutes. You can use aids, such as smudge sticks for meditation, to relax, concentrate better, and relieve stress. White sage is widely used by Native Americans to help purify and cleanse themselves. The practice of smudging disperses negativity and invites positive energy into the person or the place. Sleep and eat well: Study has shown that getting enough sleep and good food is important for maintaining the body’s productivity and immunity. Quality sleep can help reduce stress and help you feel better. There are a number of things that you can do if you are having trouble sleeping such as warm baths and aromatherapy. Another method to a restful night sleep is using cannibas. I highly recommend using CBD for sleep. The trick is you must dilute before using in order to ensure you are consuming it safely – though most CBD products are already pre-diluted and safe to take, providing you follow the recommended dosage.
   Also, eating good food can also help deal with stress. In-fact there are many foods that are known to help alleviate stress. Such as oatmeal, citrus fruits, yogurt, nuts, salmon, and herbal teas.
5. Step away from the News: It’s true that you have to stay informed but do you know that reading and watching countless stories about the pandemic can get you stressed? There are a lot of untrue stories about the pandemic being circulated around. Becoming obsessed with the news can have great effects on your mental health. However, distracting yourself by stepping away from the news and social media can be a viable way to combat stress while in quarantine.

These are all great ways to help reduce stress during quarantine.

Finally, it is important that you understand that there are so many things you cannot control at the moment. Instead focus on what you can control and breathe. Go easy on yourself, ask for help and also reach out to others as well. Remember that we are all in this together.

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