Surviving quarantine is no walk in the park. Of course, none of us has ever experienced anything of this nature and magnitude — and it might be a little scary and overwhelming at times. In fact, all this time spent cooped up at home as well as the unknowns of the coronavirus can take a big toll on us mentally.
That’s why it’s crucial we find the best ways to get through quarantine in once piece, which means taking good care of our physical and mental health. Here are
4 Ways To Maintain Your Mental Health During The Quarantine
1. Start Your Day Off Right
Establishing a morning routine that makes you look and feel good will no doubt help you to start your day off right. Whether you’re working, job hunting or just trying to survive the day, make it a habit to wake up at a set time in the morning and then get showered and ready for the day to feel good about yourself.
Then, focus on your mental health by reciting some positive affirmations, meditating, doing yoga or tai chi, or listening to a motivational podcast. You could also read a chapter of a motivational book or read some online articles to get yourself in a good mood.
2. Talk to a Therapist
Sometimes taking care of your mental health means talking to a professional who can help you sort out your feelings and emotions. And while it can be beneficial and helpful to talk to family and friends, turning to a therapist can help you better elucidate those feelings and find ways to cope and respond to daily life in a healthy way.
Additionally, therapists can help you to stay in the moment using mindfulness techniques, identify separate stressors, and solve other unique problems. He or she can also help manage any relationship issues you might be experiencing. So, consider finding a therapist who can help you get through tough times in healthy ways.
3. Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Sleep
One of the best ways to maintain your mental health during quarantine is to make sure you’re getting a good night’s rest. In fact, getting too little sleep can cause:
- Memory problems
- Stronger feelings of pain
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Overeating
- A lowered sex drive
- Higher risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes
To ensure you’re getting enough rest, make sure you have a comfortable mattress on which to sleep during quarantine since you’re likely spending more time at home than ever before. If your mattress has seen better days, consider buying a new one or at the very least a mattress pad. You could also spring for a few new pillows to help you sleep better at night.
4. Plan a Staycation
Since you may not be able to travel out of state or abroad anytime soon, planning a staycation can bring everything you typically enjoy on vacation to you. You could try:
- Having dinner delivered every night
- Getting your house cleaned
- Relaxing outside by candlelight
- Recreating the beach
- Camping in the backyard
- Turning your bathroom into an aromatherapy spa
There are tons of ways to create the staycation of your dreams. Think about the type of getaway you planned to take this summer and try to re-create some of your favorite aspects on which you’ll be missing out. Granted, you won’t be able to do and experience everything under the sun, but you can certainly do as much as your imagination offers.
Keeping Your Mental Health Intact
Maintaining your mental health during quarantine might seem impossible, but it’s doable and quite necessary to survive. If you want to make it out of this pandemic in one piece, you must take steps to preserve your mental health and stay in good spirits. This could very well include starting your day off right, talking to a therapist, getting enough sleep, or planning a staycation. Find out what makes you happy and indulge in those things a little bit each day.
