Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic we all seek to occupy ourselves and try to find a new sense of normal staying at home during this lockdown. Whether you are in isolation, in quarantine or have been social distancing to stay safe and healthy in this difficult time, I've compiled a list of self care tips you can practise to help you keep a positive mindset and maybe pick up some new habits to stay motivated and make the best out of a very unfortunate situation. Here are 40 things you can do at home while in lockdown!
1. get dressed every day to increase focus
2. take things slow
3. open your windows for 30 min every morning
4. make your bed
5. establish a new routine and (work) schedule you can rely on
6. work at a desk, kitchen counter or table to increase productivity
7. video chat with your colleagues, family and friends to keep up with your social life
8. plan your meals and snacks so you have great meals to look forward to
9. practise yoga breathing exercises to relax
10. exercise at home to get rid of built up stress
11. take on a cleaning or decluttering project
12. recognise that this lockdown is only temporary
13. remember that your body is your home and you are safe
14. start a journal or write down a few sentences every day about how you're feeling
15. drink plenty of water
16. start a blog and get creative
17. listen to podcasts and audiobooks
18. play board games that have been catching dust in your cupboard
19. catch up on your favorite tv shows
20. wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day
21. make sure to give each other space if you don't live alone, practise setting boundaries
22. if you live alone schedule coffee breaks or after works with friends or family via video or audio chat
23. share your social distancing stories on social media
24. try to experience this difficult period of time as an opportunity to learn new things about yourself
25. get some rest
26. don't sweat the small stuff, it's not important
27. make a top 5 of the books you've been wanting to read and set a reading goal
28. watch cute animal compilations from The Dodo
29. remember it's okay to be bored
30. download the Radio Garden app to listen to free music from all over the world
31. spend lots of quality time with your pet if you have one
32. practise mindfulness
33. take a long bath or shower
34. achieve a clear mind set by making sure you have a clean and organised home
35. try cooking a new recipe
36. remember that a bad situation is the best time to be good to each other
37. take a short walk outside or spend some time on your balcony if you have one
38. make a list of things you're grateful for
39. finally do that something you've been putting off for the longest time
40. wear your favorite perfume
41. don't avoid wearing your best or fanciest outfits at home
42. keep up your beauty routine or start a new one
43. think about your plans for the future, what is the first thing you'll do after the lockdown is over?
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