Are you exhausted after logging off from a full workday at home? This could be why:
Not all of us are lucky enough to have a garden and, depending on where you are, there may be strict restrictions on the time you spend outside your home. That said, daylight and nature are integral to your wellbeing right now. “If you can get outside, get outside,” says Pinkham. “If you can’t, then at the very least keep your windows and blinds wide open; make sure you’re getting as much fresh air into your room as you can, as much daylight into your system as you can.
A sense of connection will help, but be careful of being on Houseparty all day long. Try to set limits on how long you spend socializing, so that you don’t end up spending all your free time staring at a screen, and so that you don’t expend too much energy taking on other people’s worries as well. This could leave you feeling even more tired and emotionally depleted.Here’s your reminder to be careful what media you consume to protect your mental health.
One way to do that? Mindfulness is a powerful tool to manage stress, so you may find meditation extremely helpful right now. One mindful exercise that only takes a few minutes is. “Make a conscious effort to focus on your breathing at regular times throughout the day,” Dr. Ramlakhan says. “Slow down and lengthen your exhale; inhale long and low into your belly and repeat this a few times. You’ll find this a much more effective pick-me-up than coffee.
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