A few months ago, our lives changed overnight and our brains are still struggling to understand what this is all about. This is why you shouldn’t force yourself to be productive during all this chaos and give your body and mind time to get accustomed to this new scenario.
Everyone’s experience of lockdown is different, but I would like to share a few things that I’ve been trying to incorporate into my daily routine during this period that may help you too:
•The power of writing something down: Plan out your day. Grab a piece of paper and pen, and write down all the activities you need to get done during the day, including recreational activities. Not having guidelines to follow could result in a lazy and unproductive day. Remember that an excess of pleasure is not pleasure.
•Dress code: After a healthy breakfast, take off your pajamas and wear something comfy that makes you feel attractive. Cotton and silk fabrics are my favourites and why not put on a little bit of perfume?
•Menu of the day: Drink water and try to incorporate vegetables and fruit into your diet as much as you can. This will help you feel lighter and more enthusiastic.
•Thank God for the Internet: There are so many options to discover new activities and different ways to work out. Schedule at least one online session a day such as meditation, dance, fitness or whatever makes you move your body. (I learnt the Thriller choreography!)
• TGIF: Make sure you REST over the weekend. Practice a hobby, spring clean again, cook yourself a treat, watch a new series, and, most of all, enjoy not doing anything!
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