6 Tips to Take Good Care Of Your Mental Health during Lockdown

Nowadays most of us have this routine to turn the TV on in the morning or use our mobiles to consume information about this speedily growing pandemic. However, this constant shower of news and information feels overwhelming, many times. It is making us feel how vulnerable we are compared to forces of nature.

The lockdown and quarantine can trigger our emotions, making us anxious or stressed. While these feelings are totally normal as the uncertain circumstances we are in, it is important to reduce its impact on us both physically and emotionally.

Here are a few steps you can follow to ensure that your mental health is taken care of good.

1. Connecting to family and friends

While many of us are fortunate to live through in lockdown with our families, some of us are not. Lots of people away from home all alone. Such people should call and talk to their parents. Sharing your thoughts will make you feel lighter and less lonely. Make video calls to your friends and share a laugh. This can be the best times to connect with the friends you lost in touch with.

2. Follow a routine

Having a routine is important for our mental well-being as it will help us feel we are in control of the situation. So take your meals at the regular time, and also set times for sleep and waking up. Unstructured time can create boredom and cause anxiety or depression. So try to make a to-do list for all-day activities.

3. Do Meditation or Yoga

Researches have proven that meditation and yoga reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Start your day with meditation for 10-minute in the morning, it will calm you considerably and enhance self-awareness. You can also follow the workout or yoga videos online or live sessions conducted by fitness experts.

4. Stay Positive Be Grateful:

When you see your face in the morning, say positive some things like ‘You’re amazing’ and ‘You’re going to get through this’. And also smile at yourself this will boost your self-confidence. Practice gratitude for the things you have as has huge benefits for mental health.

5. Be Creative

We all have a hidden artist inside us. This is the best time to pursue a hobby you have been ignoring since long. It can be anything like drawing, painting, singing, playing an instrument, dancing, etc. You do not need being good at everything, the only thing that is important to do is to have fun.

6. Limit the consumption of Information and new

Most importantly limit your consumption of news and social media as it can make you feel overwhelmed. Avoid watching news frequently as it can make you feel anxious, give your mind some rest. Read stuff only that is practical and helpful.

In these times of uncertainty, it is going to be difficult. So follow these steps and allow yourselves to feel everything that is important. Stay home, stay safe, connect and breathe.

Also, Read - How to Deal With Boredom.