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Wellness tips for staying healthy during the Pandemic

Make Time For Friends & Family

Social distancing, for the safety of ourselves and others, does not entail complete social isolation. There are still many ways to communicate with loved ones even if doing so in-person is not an option at the moment. Arranging times to video chat or giving each other a call is a simple step in making sure that you are staying social during this time. Furthermore, you can stay in touch with others through messaging, emails & other social media platforms. You can even get creative by planning virtual movie nights, virtual game nights, and even virtual dinners!

Move Your Body

Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise 5-6 times a week to improve your overall health and to lower your risk of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes.  The great thing about exercise is that it comes in many different forms and you are able to pick the ones that you enjoy. Any form of activity, even as simple as going for a walk, can improve your self-esteem and boost your mood. Moreover, experts recommend making at least 1-2 of these workouts based on muscle-building for their added health benefits. Furthermore, exercise provides mental health and improves mind sharpness by bettering your concentration levels.

Nourish Your Body

Another key player in ensuring mental and physical health, whilst lowering risks of chronic diseases, is nutrition. Therefore, you should make sure that you are eating  well-balanced and sustainable meals that include adequate levels of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, as well as minerals and vitamins. Additionally, you should be mindful of your intake of saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salts and added sugars. Overall, moderation is key to healthy eating and being too restrictive with food can lead to eating disorders.

Drink Plenty of Water

Water is essential in maintaining the body’s physiological functions. Your body’s cells require water to absorb essential nutrients, flush out waste, regulate body temperature, and regulate cognitive functions. Water also helps keep your kidneys healthy and functional by preventing kidney stones. Furthermore, it can boost your mood and keep your skin glowing by promoting collagen production !

Get a Good Amount of Sleep

Getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Proper sleep allows you to function at your very best, as it improves your mental sharpness and memory, boosts your mood ,and it can even help keep your hungry cues in check. Sticking to a consistent schedule (even on weekends) benefits your body in fine-tuning its circadian rhythm and furthermore improving hormone regulation.

Make time for yourself

Taking time out of your busy schedule to focus on the things you enjoy can hinder burn-out. Making time for yourself is just as important as making time for friends, family and work, because it can help you destress, boost your mood and increase your motivation. Furthermore, prioritizing yourself allows you to get to know yourself better and it even allows you to learn something new such as a skill or a hobby.

Spend Time Outside

Being in the outdoors increases your vitamin D levels which is beneficial to your physical health, especially your bones and heart, as well as your mood. Not only is nature pretty to look at, but being outdoors can also help reduce anxiety and stress. It also increases the chances that you will get your body moving, rather than sitting in front of the TV or computer.

Think Positive

Building the habit of only thinking of positive thoughts and building up positive emotions can lead to blocking out negative thoughts of self-doubt. A positive attitude can help with stress management and mental health.Furthermore, a positive outlook on life will help you see the good over the bad and it will also allow you to be more mindful.

Cut Back on Screen Time

Being online is a big part of our daily lives and jobs, however constantly checking our social media, messages, and emails can be mentally and physically exhausting. Make sure that you make time allocated to logging off and putting your phone away. Cutting back on screen time frees up more time for yourself, friends and family. Furthermore, it can help reduce your stress and anxiety, as well as improve your sleep.

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