Steps to help maintain a positive attitude and emotional well-being, both of which are very important to physical health!
- Make a list at the beginning of each day of loved ones, circumstances, and things for which you are most grateful.
- Do your best to get fresh air and sunshine (exercise if possible) each day; embrace nature, even if it is from afar.
- If you are “sheltering in place”, engage in an on-line course (there are several free ones available) to learn more about a subject that attracts your interest or to explore educational opportunities for which you never seem to have time. Two great sites are Khan Academy and The Great Courses.
- This is a perfect time to try new, healthy recipes that you have not had time to even think about; plan, make a grocery list for on-line orders with delivery or pick up.
- Sheltering in place provides the perfect opportunity to start (and finish!) a cleanse; look for natural and safe DIY protocols online.
- Actually read that book you’ve been planning on reading. Read two and enjoy them; a little escape never hurt anyone!
- Reconnect with loved ones in your home or shelter in place location.
- Daily meditation (if you haven’t tried it, check out the app “Head Space”); just ten minutes per day makes a tremendous difference!
- Turn off the news and turn on your favorite music.
- Reconnect virtually with old friends.
- Tell the special people in your life how much they mean to you.
- Make a plan for ways to improve in your professional life (maybe tighten up a business plan or improve operations) so you and/or your business is/are stronger than ever when the new normal arrives.
- Ask yourself daily, “What can I learn from this challenging experience”?
- 10 minutes per day of yoga will help keep you moving! Check out the app Pocket Yoga.
