14 Ways to Practice Self Care in Quarantine

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14 Ways to Practice Self-Care in Quarantine

Here are some activities you can try to practice self-care for your mental health, stay positive and help strengthen your recovery at home.

·        Refresh. 

      Staying at home can tempt us to forget our daily routine. A shower and fresh clothes can breathe new life into the day. Getting enough sleep, healthy meals and exercise keeps you on the path to continued sobriety.

 

·        Write letters. 

      Write a letter to your friends, family or people in your recovery groups to encourage them or show them you care. Thoughtful writing helps you reflect and feel gratitude for the good in your life and can brighten someone else’s day in the process.

 

·        Try something new.

      Learn to dance, do yoga, play an instrument, cook, fix something, decorate your house, or anything you’ve been itching to learn but never found the time. There are endless online tutorials for your next fulfilling hobby. Or, take time to master an activity you already love — a new project, recipe or tutorial.

 

·        Spend quality time. 

      Take time to grow your relationships with the people in your home. Meaningful conversations with your spouses, kids or roommates can be easier when you’re all not rushing from activity to activity. If your kids are staying at home, there’s never been a better time to build a fort in your living room, play a family game or start a creative project or science experiment together.

 

·        Stay connected. 

      Isolation may feel lonely, but it does not mean we are alone. Make the effort to video chat, call or text the people you see normally and even those you don’t, just to say hello. If it helps, talk to people you trust about the way you feel while social distancing. They may feel the same, or just be there to listen.

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·        Be mindful. 

      Mindfulness is a practice of being purposely aware of your environment, thoughts and feelings. Mindful activities promote calm, reduce stress and have multiple health benefits. Meditation, yoga, prayer, deep breathing and stretching are excellent examples. Research has also shown repetitive, relaxed activities like adult coloring books, knitting or gardening can boost mindfulness.

 

·        Pamper yourself. 

      A bubble bath or at-home spa day is the first thing that usually comes to mind for “self-care”. Pampering doesn’t have to happen in the bathtub, though. You can treat yourself to a nap, a takeout meal from your favorite restaurant, or your favorite snack.

 

·        Challenge yourself. 

      There are many online fitness challenges, skill-based challenges, even a challenge to grow out your beard during quarantine. Starting one of these challenges can help you grow yourself and connect you with online communities ready to cheer you on.

 

·        Take breaks from the news. 

      While it’s important to stay informed, there is a point where constantly listening to news and social media posts about the outbreak can hurt your mental health. Find one or two reputable sources of COVID-19 information, schedule time to check in and then turn it off.

 

·        Look for good. 

      All over the world, the pandemic has brought out the best in people. Families drive in car parades for their loved ones’ birthdays, crafters sew masks for those in need, and musicians hold pop-up performances from their balconies. Funny, heartwarming stories can provide relief from difficult times. Here’s a list to start with jogani Wellness

 

·        Foster an animal. 

      Staying at home full-time is an opportunity to help an animal in need. Fostering or adopting a pet during the crisis can provide structure to the day, combat loneliness and bring a sense of purpose to your time at home.

A large part of recovery is learning new, healthier ways to cope with life challenges. The challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic can be stressful, but they can also be opportunities to strengthen your recovery. Proactively taking care of your mental health is not only possible at home, but a valuable way to stay sober now and beyond the crisis.

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