Due to the pandemic taking over the world, people are starting to experience more and more health issues related to stress. Poor nightโs sleep, anxiety, fatigue, weakened immune system – all those can be caused by the things that are going on. But it doesnโt mean you have to experience them as well.
While you canโt control the whole world, you can take good care of yourself. By that, we mean: eat healthier, sleep better, move more, stay in touch with friends, and find some other ways to ease stress, such as trying softgels with CBD or going into therapy. All that may sound challenging, but in reality, itโs not that hard. All you have to do is make small steps forward.
Read on to find out how to look after yourself by yourself on a daily basis – and feel better right away.
Take Care of Your Appearance On Your Own
Many people are working remotely due to the situation, and since they donโt have to meet others in person, they spend most of their day in pajamas. Whatโs more, in most places hairdressers are closed, which means that they canโt even get a haircut. Does it mean that you should just let it be, and not care about your appearance? Not really.
It is a perfect time to start caring about yourself by yourself. Canโt go to the salon? Do it at home! Just buy a pair of high-quality hairdressing shears from a website like Scissor Tech UK, and get to cutting! Canโt go to the SPA? Recreate some treatments at home – there are plenty of DIY face masks you can make from products that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Eat Healthier
Eating healthier is a good way to take care of yourself. It will help you feel better and enjoy your meals more. You will also have more energy to do things. Whatโs even better, studies have shown that diet-related changes can also help your immune system and protect you from stress. So, what should you eat to stay healthy?
Eat less processed food: Processed food may taste good, but it has fewer nutrients than whole foods. Studies show that people who eat a lot of processed food experience more illnesses and have a shorter lifespan.
Foods to eat: Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes
Foods to avoid: White bread, biscuits, cakes, pastries, sweets
Get Enough Sleep
One of the best ways to cope with stress is to get enough sleep. And not just because you need sleep to feel well-rested. Research shows that sleeping well can boost your immune system and lower your risk of depression.
How much sleep do you need? The general recommendation is 7-9 hours per night. But it really varies from person to person. If you find that youโre tired after 8 hours or feel great after 10 hours, thatโs how much sleep you need!
Move More
Sitting for a long time is bad for your health and could increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In addition, lack of exercise makes your body produce more stress hormones that could make you feel anxious and depressed. To cope with the pandemic more easily, try to move more.
Here are some ways how:
- Find excuses to go out more often – walk instead of taking the bus or the subway, take the stairs instead of the elevator, go for a run instead of doing grocery shopping, or going to the post office.
- Get up from your desk every 30 minutes, walk around and stretch. Or get a standing desk (if thatโs possible).
- Try and work out at least 3 times a week. It doesnโt have to be a long session at the gym – just 15 minutes of walking around the block with your dog will do. Or take a break at work every hour or two to do yoga or practice some meditation exercises.
Stay in Touch With Friends and Family
Being with friends and family is one of the most effective ways to deal with stress and anxiety – especially during a pandemic. Not only people around you can help you feel better emotionally and mentally, but they can also give you physical support when needed – for example, if youโre feeling sick or having problems with breathing.
So, reach out to your friends and family and ask them how they are doing. And donโt forget to ask them about their wellbeing, too. You can also ask them to come over for dinner once in a while (of course after making sure itโs safe) or simply call them on the phone – itโll do both of you good!
Try CBD
CBD has many benefits for your health. It may help you to relax, feel better emotionally, and cope with stress. Besides, it can boost your immune system and even fight inflammation. In addition, CBD may help you to sleep better and have fewer bad dreams.
You can use a CBD oil or just a CBD softgel on its own. Take it before bedtime if youโre experiencing sleeplessness or insomnia.
Go to Therapy
Therapy is a good way to deal with anxiety, stress, and other mental health issues. There are many types of therapy that could be useful for you:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you change your negative thoughts, react differently to stress, and learn how to take better care of yourself.
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) teaches you different ways to manage difficult emotions and control your behavior.
- Mindfulness-based therapy teaches you how to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings so you can make more conscious decisions about what actions to take when facing stress.
Going to therapy is not easy – it takes time before you start feeling better – but the more you practice the techniques you learn during therapy sessions, the sooner you will notice the positive results.
Conclusion
The global pandemic is going to be an emotional and physical challenge. Dealing with the situation in a healthy way is not easy, but it also isnโt impossible – you just need to know how to approach it.
By taking care of your appearance on your own, eating well, sleeping well, moving more, and staying in touch with people, you can bring much-needed balance to your life. And if you want to boost your efforts (and results) even more, try taking CBD softgels or some other natural remedies.
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