Write your own ways of managing your health in this new normal
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Write your own ways of managing your health in this new normal
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Be sure everyone is getting enough sleep (at night, not during the day, unless someone works a night shift).
Eat healthy foods. I know, pandemics seem to justify comfort food. But too much cookies, ice cream, and chips catch up with you eventually, and start to make you feel bad instead of good.
Get exercise. Every day is best, but do it at least five times a week — and make sure everyone in the family does it. It could literally be dancing in the kitchen, or a YouTube exercise video. If you can get outside, even for a short walk, all the better — we need to be places that don’t have ceilings sometimes.
Be mindful of your alcohol and other substance use. That little bit to “take the edge off” can be a slippery slope.
Build in time for communication with each other. It could be as simple as device-free family dinner and at least one device-free check-in with your partner.
Reach out to your doctor if you or anyone in your family is feeling particularly sad or anxious. There are many resources available. Lots of counselors offer virtual sessions. Don’t wait, hoping things will get better. They may only get worse, and at the very least will get better with help.