Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic has become an international medical emergency, people have lived in stress and depression of the condition. The isolation and quarantine periods have left an impact on many individuals. Fears of the condition can take a mental toll on you. However, exercising and other physical activities have always helped people deal with anxiety and depression.
While some of us are praying this to end, others are preparing for what may come next. But you can only face anything bravely if you stop taking mental strain and take care of your overall health. Here’s how to keep yourself mentally and physically fit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay Informed, Not Worried
When such catastrophic events happen, it is natural to get worried. Some people even suggest avoiding the news to stay stress-free, but that’s not how you should deal with a pandemic. With an international public health emergency around, it’s vital to stay informed. We understand that a lot of misinformation feeds into fear. That’s why you should stick to trustworthy sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or your local health authority.
Stay Active and On-Routine
Working from home or while travelling can mess up your everyday routine. The chances are that your sleeping habits have changed, and you no longer stick to your exercise routines also. Never take the limited access to fitness equipment as an excuse to stay unhealthy and inactive. Be your motivator and stay active always. Call your workout buddies and take help to devise your own home exercise routine.
Exercising may be the last thing on your mind during the pandemic, but even a small physical activity and maintaining a certain sleep schedule can help you stay stress-free. Apart from easing your stress, anxiety, and depression, exercising regularly also helps manage chronic health issues such as diabetes, blood pressure issues, vascular diseases, and more.
Making a Workout Plan
When you don’t have resources around you to perform your full-intensity exercises, it’s better to create a workout plan based on your ongoing health concerns. Sometimes people feel fatigued and drained by working from home while helping their kids stay on schedule with their studies. So it’s time to create a new challenging workout plan with reasonable goals as per circumstances.
Prioritize your fitness routine and make sure you never skip it. Whether you have office work or something else, pick a time when you are energized. Most people prefer exercising in the mornings before starting their work from home since it sets a positive tone for the day.
Help Others for Mental Peace
Everything happening around may put fear among people, but lives are getting affected, and nothing can be more satisfying than fighting the situation together. Taking precautionary measures is one thing, but if you can help others too, it can bring you mental peace. Reach out to people in need, especially the elderly, who are among the high-risk groups. You can donate supplies to food banks, be a calming and positive influence to your friends and family, & stay kind to others suffering from any medical condition.
