PHOENIX At a time when many are working from home, kids are being homeschooled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some wellness tips come handy.<\/p>\n
If you were like me, you probably complained about traffic on the way to work. It was the best thing ever to be able to get out of work at non-rush hour times and have a smooth drive back home, what a good way to end your day.<\/p>\n
Since were so used to living a life in a hurry, we might feel like well go crazy if we dont go back to our normal lives soon.<\/p>\n
Lets stop right there for a minute and try to make the best out of what we have right now.<\/p>\n
Here are some tips that you can put into practice to help you keep mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Harpreet Gujral, Program Director of Integrative Medicine at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital shared some recommendations to help you while working from home during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
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Its time to adapt and create new routines. Let's start with the first part of our day, the morning.<\/p>\n
I recommend spending 10 to 15 minutes on self-care. I take a moment to think about three things Im grateful for, suggests Dr. Gujral.<\/p>\n
Some might be stressed before their day begins, practicing stress-relieving breaths can help you cope with your day better.<\/p>\n
There is a technique called 4-7-8 breathing, or relaxing breath, which helps you concentrate on deep breaths. The practice is simple: Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for a count of 7 and breathe out for a count of 8, says Gujral.<\/p>\n
She recommends practicing this breathing exercise four times a day to help relieve anxiety.<\/p>\n
Walking, jogging, dancing, stretching, do something that you enjoy. If youre tired of being indoors, you can take some time before you start your day or towards the end to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful spring weather while practicing social distancing.<\/p>\n
Dr. Gujral recommends trying about 10 minutes to 15 minutes of some kind of activity, but some experts recommend 30 minutes. You can increase the minutes at your own pace.<\/p>\n
Its so easy to eat and eat and eat while youre home, I feel is even worst when youre working because you are concentrating on something else.<\/p>\n
Plan your meals if you can, using healthier ingredients.<\/p>\n
Eat meals rich in plant-based foods, especially leafy vegetables and fruit, work in the whole rainbow of produce colors to get all the phytonutrients, she said.<\/p>\n
Its recommended to choose healthy snacks as well and drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n
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It might be difficult to concentrate when working from home especially if you have kids around you.<\/p>\n
If you do well with aromatherapy, she said eucalyptus or jasmine can make your work area more conducive to calm productivity.<\/p>\n
Dr. Gujral also said oils can help create a relaxing environment.<\/p>\n
For some people relaxing music - instrumental, piano, etc. helps them concentrate.<\/p>\n
During these difficult times stay in touch with people that are going to bring something positive to your life and lift your spirits when you need to.<\/p>\n
Be grateful for what you have and remember that constantly.<\/p>\n
When you wash your hands, take a moment and say to yourself, I fill my heart with gratitude for whats going well. Sprinkle this affirmation through your day, with every hand-wash, said Dr. Gujral.<\/p>\n
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