Health and Lifestyle

8 Tips for Mental Well-being During Lockdown

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

May 22, 2020 — 3 min read

With millions of people held up at home, either alone or with family, to fight and stop the spread of coronavirus, a sudden rise in mental health disorders has been reported. Not being able to go out, meet friends, or being stuck at home alone can take a toll on a person’s mental health.

To prevent this uncertain and trying times from affecting you psychologically, here are some tips and practices that may help your mental health:

gif1

1. Get Sufficient Sleep

Did you know that getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep is vital for your mental and physical health? Which is why you should avoid staying up late watching movies. Get the recommended hours of sleep, so you can start your day feeling fresh and energized.

2. Create a Routine

Irrespective of you working from home or doing nothing at home, maintain a routine. Go to bed, wake up at a fixed time, and make your bed first thing in the morning. Take a nice shower and make your favorite breakfast. Plan your entire day in the morning and stick to your schedule.

3. Exercise

Exercise at least once a day for 30 to 40 minutes. You can do yoga or stretching exercises. If you decide to leave your house for a walk or jog, make sure you adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

4. Healthy Ways to Distract Yourself

It is crucial to keep yourself occupied during this lockdown. To take your mind of this crisis, watch inspiring movies, meditate, sing, laugh, play with your child, listen to music, read a book, or play a game.

5. Stay Connected With Friends

As you cannot visit your friends and relatives, video calling is an excellent way to stay connected with them. You can catch up will all your friends and relatives by doing a group video call, at least once a week.

6. Hobbies

This can also be the perfect time to get back into an old hobby. If you don’t have an old hobby, you can even start a new one. This will keep you busy and distracted. There are various hobbies, such as cooking, gardening, walking, knitting, painting, etc., to choose from.

7. Upskill

You can improve your knowledge and update your resume with new skills and training experiences. There are various online courses that you can use to learn something new or update your skills.

8. Limit Social Media Use

Do not read news feeds about how many new cases and deaths have been recorded. It can result in anxiety and seriously affect your mental health.

gif2

Also Read

Long COVID: When Recovery Feels Out of Reach

Ah, it still feels like one of the worst nightmares. For a few of us, surviving COVID-19 felt like a relief. But for so many of them, the journey still continues. Long COVID is that unwelcomed guest to the party – draining our energy, making us easily fatigued, bringing in clouds

Coping with Winter Depression

A bright sunny day stimulates our internal clock, uplifts our mood, and makes us feel active and energetic to start the day. On the other hand, long, dark winter days with less sunlight can cause restlessness, lethargy, or disinterest in work, which we usually enjoy. This may even lead to

Processed Foods: What Is Really Happening to Your Health?

Processed foods range from minimally processed, like washed and cut fruits and vegetables, to highly processed, such as ready-to-eat meals and snack foods. 1. What Are Processed Foods? * When we think of "processed foods," instant noodles, frozen pizzas, and sugary cereals might come to mind, but processing actually

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Speed Up Your Recovery!

1. What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a diverse approach that involves inhaling 100% pure and fresh oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. The chamber creates a high-pressure environment that allows your respiratory system to take in oxygen more efficiently than it would at normal air