Greetings! Here are some tips if you find yourself at home every day and stuck in a monotonous schedule:
— Keep your bedtimes and rising times as consistent as possible. Make your bed in the morning to help separate nighttime from daytime.
— Eat three meals a day and limit snacking to avoid weight gain. Choose set meal times that work for you. Example: 8:00AM breakfast, 12:30PM lunch, 6:00PM dinner. If you have trouble with snacking, ask yourself if you’re trying to keep your hands occupied. If so, try writing or drawing. If it’s the mouth/tongue that wants to stay busy, try chewing sugarless gum or sucking on ice cubes.
— Get some fresh air and sunshine every day. Perhaps take a walk or do yard work.
— Get exercise every day, either indoors or outdoors. Walking, stretching, and yoga can be done every day. Household chores such as sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting can provide good exercise too.
— Limit TV as it tends to numb the mind. Instead try reading books or doing crossword puzzles.
— Cultivate your spiritual life with prayer, meditation, and/or chanting.
— Explore your creativity with writing poetry or stories, singing, dancing, painting or other activities.
— Call (rather than texting) a friend. If you just need some human connection, reach out and chat!
Take good care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Namaste….
