Now that many of us have been staying home for awhile due to Covid-19 we can find ourselves dealing with feelings of boredom, frustration or even depression. It can be challenging to stay positive when your world has been turned upside down.
But, it’s even more important to nurture our well-being during times like these. Here are some ideas that might help:
- Get healthy – exercise and eat well
- Smile and laugh to increase feel good brain chemicals
- Watch Hallmark movies
- Read a great book(s)
- Sit outside in the sun
- Avoid input that includes violence, murder or anything negative
- Find a way to serve your community
- Teach your dog a new trick
- Do a jigsaw puzzle
- Take advantage of free trials on streaming services
- Stretch and improve your flexibility
- Write heartfelt letters of gratitude
- Color, paint, or take an online art class
- Get real with your finances and create a new money plan
- Clean out your makeup and brushes
- Take naps
- Go through your pictures and create Shutterfly books or cards
- Re-decorate a room
- Donate
- Create something handmade for a Mother’s Day gift
- Take a bubble bath (add candles and wine for extra credit)
- Listen to your heart and journal what it wants you to know
- Make progress on your to do list
- Clean your windows
- Buy gift cards from local businesses to keep them going
- Take an online class
- Create your own spa day
- Organize your clothes closet
- Do online yoga or exercise classes
- Upcycle or DIY something
- Listen to energetic or positive music
- Keep your house clean
- Eat outside
- Journal about your Covid 19 journey
- Write your life story – or just parts of it
- Simplify your life
- Watch comedies that make you laugh
- Plant a food or flower garden
- Learn a new skill
- Clear out your inbox
- Stay connected via phone or video conferencing services
- Journal about what you are grateful for
- Go for a walk
- Try new recipes
- Declutter your house or even just a drawer
- Commit to a new habit or goal
- Reach out to someone who is scared or alone
- Start a new project
- Create something beautiful
- Play with your pets
If you are finding it challenging to move beyond fear and sadness, reach out to a trusted friend, minister, therapist, or life coach that can support you. You can reach me here.
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Love this! Jigsaw puzzles are my stress relief. I have a lot of zen moments doing them. Thanks for sharing some new ideas!
I love jigsaw puzzles too, but may have to give them up. While I am asleep the cats knock pieces on the floor and the dog chews them beyond recognition.
Great list!!! I’ve done a few of these things from time to time. But in the last month and a half, I’ve been very sick. Each day I become stronger and my desire to become more active is getting the best of me. I know I need to listen to my body and give it time to bounce back from Covid19 — but I want to be active, doing what I enjoy doing and spending time with family.
Writing blogs is about all I can muster up at this point and even doing that, is difficult at times as I struggle to get my thoughts from my head to the paper/computer. It just zaps my energy levels…
I suppose I should start a Mother’s Day gift for my daughter who is a new mommy this year…
Self care is a priority right now as you return to health. It’s okay to not push yourself and just do little things. I hope you feel back to normal soon.
I have done several of these already, but there are still so many more good ideas! Today I’m cardmaking so I can send some love through this mail this week.
Making cards sounds like a wonderful idea.