Covid-19 has impacted the global communities deeply and the current scenario is troubling. Authorities of almost all nations are advising their residents to quarantine themselves. Self-isolating is often depressing and anxiety-inducing.
While you might not want to do anything productive and just snooze away your days, you can do some easy productive exercises. The choice is yours! SwordsSwords has come up with the following tips to maintain your mental wellbeing while
self-isolating.
1. Give a Ring
When was the last time you called your mum or siblings? Pick up the phone and catch up with them. Opt for a video call if you have an internet connection to support it. It can lift your mood and make you feel less lonely. Brighten your family’s day by saying hello!
2. Find New People
Connect with new people from various online groups who share your interests. Find a niche and connect with its fans. You will find many cool people to spend time with. Don’t let self-isolating be secluded and gloomy.
3. Connect to Your Loved Ones
If you haven’t talked to a few friends or relatives for a very long time, now is the time to do so. Hit them up on social media and drop them a message. They might be feeling exactly as you are. Worries shared are worries halved. Help each other through this crisis whilst self-isolating. Let your loved ones know you care.
4. Keep Calm and Mindful
Meditation and Yoga are perfectly appropriate exercises even as you are self-isolating. These deep breathing routines will keep you calm and centered. You can also drive the anxieties away by participating in online yoga sessions.
5. Social Media Binge
Give your social media accounts a good scouring. Now that you have the free time, beef up the security around your profiles. Change old passwords and refresh the information. Check the list of people you follow and unfollow those who give you constant worry and agitation. Find new and wholesome accounts to follow who might be better company during self-isolating.
6. Mute the News
Staying on top of current affairs and statistics is important but it can be disastrous for your mental health. You need to understand that you can’t help anyone at the same time as self-isolating and the best thing you can do is stay at home. So turn off the news for a while and focus on more important things.
7. Daily Timetables
Don’t just pick and drop projects at random times while self-isolating. You need to keep a schedule so you can bounce back into your normal routine once the quarantine is lifted. Make a tentative schedule of activities and include plenty of time for rest, food, and hydration.
8. Unfinished Projects
Due to a hectic corporate lifestyle, many of us can’t focus properly on our households. As a result, many projects are left unfinished and disrupt our daily lives. Now is your chance to get them done one at a time and reduce your mental stress. This will make you feel super productive and give you a sense of accomplishment.
9. Spring Cleaning
A cluttered and dirty environment is the bedrock of diseases and discomfort. Many studies have proven that a clean and pretty environment can do wonders for mental health. It may not be possible to go outside and enjoy the bounties of spring season while self-isolating. However, there are ways to turn your home into a hygienic and prettier space. Spend your time spring cleaning.
Housework might not sound as glamorous as the other activities. You might not even have the energy for it. But it is so much more rewarding even when done on a small scope. Sort out your winter clothing and store it properly. Get out your cute summer outfits and rearrange your closet. Set aside the items for donations and clean them properly. Deep clean your kitchen and bathroom. Vacuum the floors and carpets and launder the drapes. This will take up much of your time and you will feel rejuvenated once it is done.
10. Pick up a Book
It is always a good time to pick up a new book and immerse yourself in it. With new characters and universes to explore, you will not feel the pressures of the real world. Decompress with a funny comedic play. The detective in you will appreciate the latest murder mystery. Step out of your isolated room into Narnia, Hogwarts, Middle-earth, or Medieval era.
Explore new genres of fiction and non-fiction that you had previously ignored due to a shortage of time. There are millions of free books online just waiting for you. For mental comfort, reread your favorite book as many times as you wish. Make yourself cozy and grab a few snacks. Let the words carry away mental tensions.
11. Crossword or Sudoku
Tease your brain to elevate the boredom. Don’t let your brain cells erode while sitting in solitude. A healthy math puzzle is sure to get your creative juices flowing. You can access many great Sudoku puzzles online. The case is similar with the crossword. However, we suggest to search exclusively on the internet and not utilizing the newspaper. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even newspapers can be carriers of the Covid-19.
12. Start Blogging while Self-Isolating
Blogging might not sound like the best idea to you if you are not inclined towards it. But it is a great way of letting things off your mind. It gives you a platform to sound out your innermost thoughts and worries. Many people also claim to have a better thought process while putting pen to paper on a
journal. If you have nothing else to write, catalog the days of your quarantine and subsequent experiences. Who knows, you might discover a hidden poet or novelist in yourself.
There are blogs on almost every topic under the sun. Get a website template and start publishing on the internet or just note down details in your journal. Self-isolating will be most productive when your thought process is clear and optimistic. Blogging will help you achieve this.
Don’t lose your sense of self in this time of crisis. Stay safe and stay healthy!
