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I Roll My Eyes When People Talk About “Self-Care”
I’ve had a lot of interesting conversations about self-care lately.
A lot of people are feeling like they don’t have time or it can’t be a priority right now because everything else feels more pressing.
Look, I roll my eyes when I hear “self-care.”
But, I also know if we do nothing to ground and care for our bodies and minds, they will eventually do it for us. We’ll get sick. We’ll get a migraine (hello, me last week). We’ll face exhaustion.
I know multiple people who tested negative for COVID-19, but had aligned symptoms - fatigue, headache, muscle weakness, shortness of breath.
Guess what?
It was unmanaged stress and anxiety.
If we don’t care for our bodies, they will create symptoms so we have to.
How We’re Surviving “Stay at Home” During Coronavirus
My husband and I have been fully home together for almost three weeks now. And you know what? There have been no blow-ups, no periods of not speaking, and no disconnection.
We’re both working (from home) and trying to manage the household needs. For people who were often on the run, preparing and cleaning up after three meals a day is quite a shift. We have a kitty with some medical issues who needs care three times a day and weekly trips to the vet, even in this craziness. I’m working more now than I usually am and he’s working very long hours 6-7 days a week.
We’re not in vacation mode.
In all this, we’ve had our moments of frustration or being short with one another, but overall we’re navigating this as a team.
7 Ways to Stay Sane and Even Have Fun During the Coronavirus Pandemic
You are probably overwhelmed with the amount of info coming your way in these wild times. As schools are closing and we are practicing social distancing, here are some ways to stay healthy and mentally well while things are shifting around you.
Stay Active
Staying active is one of the most important ways we can support our bodies and minds in times of stress, illness, and isolation. As we practice social distancing, we need to remain as active as possible. Going for walks and playing outside are great for keeping us feeling our best mentally and physically. Do a jumping jack challenge with your kiddos or challenge everyone in the house to see how many sit ups or push-ups you can do.