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Self-Care During COVID-19
With so much going on in the world lately, it can be hard to keep your head on straight. If you’re like most of us, you’re now juggling working remotely, a parental grounding from the federal governme...
Jay Owen,CEO & Founder
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With so much going on in the world lately, it can be hard to keep your head on straight. If you’re like most of us, you’re now juggling working remotely, a parental grounding from the federal governme...
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With so much going on in the world lately, it can be hard to keep your head on straight. If you’re like most of us, you’re now juggling working remotely, a parental grounding from the federal government, and — if you have kids — a sudden promotion to principal of your children’s homeschool class. When nothing is normal and everything feels chaotic, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. These are our best tips on how you can do that.
Foster Good Physical Health
Nourish Your Body I know, I know… eating chocolate chip cookie dough straight from the package while having an 8-hour movie marathon sounds really good right now. Unfortunately, refined sugars and lounging on the couch for long periods of time doesn’t do anything good for our bodies. Shifting your focus to nourishing your body can help you experience increased energy, clear thinking, improved mental health, and healthier body function. A well-nourished body can handle stress better! And that’s something we could all benefit from right about now. If you’d rather hop on the struggle bus than brainstorm healthy habits, check out the list of ideas below to get you started on having a healthy day, every day:- Stretch for 15 minutes
- Drink half your body weight in ounces of water
- Fill your plate with fruits, veggies, and healthy protein
- Move your body for 30 minutes — take a jog, do a home circuit, follow an online yoga video, or just go for a walk
- Sleep in a cool, dark room
- Charge your phone in another space
- Limit your caffeine intake later in the day
- Set a nighttime routine to prep yourself for bedtime
- Try to stick to a consistent sleep and wake schedule
Enhance Your Mindset
Establish a Routine Sleeping in, taking naps in the middle of the day, and working late on the couch in sweats may seem fun for a while, but it doesn’t help you retain a sense of normalcy at all. Routine can be an anchor and a comfort, especially when it feels like you don’t know what day it is anymore. Blurtitout.org notes, “The certainty of our routine can help us to manage the uncertainty that life can throw up. Coping with unpredictable periods of time can feel more doable when we have a little structure in place to look to.” Organizing your daily schedule lets you prioritize your tasks and build time in for the things that are important to you, including the time to connect with loved ones and moments to de-stress. This, in turn, should help you feel a little happier and healthier during this difficult time. When establishing your routine, consider how you can create normalcy for yourself. Routines won’t look the same for every person, but some ideas could include:- Exercising in a set room at a set time
- Getting dressed like you would to go to the office
- Reading in your favorite chair at the end of the day
- Waking up and going to bed at the same time every day
- Listening to your “Work Mode” playlist while you crank out projects
- Take a social media break (hard, but doable)
- Follow accounts on social media or news that highlights the good stuff
- Set app limits or parental restrictions on your phone to keep bad news at bay
- Check trusted sources of information at specific times and limit those time windows
- Start group text messages so you can connect with loved ones outside of social media
- Reducing stress
- Naming your emotions
- Releasing heavy feelings
- Acknowledging how you feel, and being okay with it (You are human, after all!)
Refresh Your Soul
Stay Connected to Others We were designed to be in community with others. If you’re struggling with lack of connection, you’re not alone. That’s why it’s more important now than ever to stay connected to others. By staying connected, we can stay grounded and face this together. At the same time, we are also reminded that we’re not going through this alone, and that we have each other to lean on. Family is a core value for us at DE, and we’ve been working to foster connection and community during this time. We stay connected through Slack chats, video chat lunch breaks, and regularly sharing photos of our families and pets. If you feel at a loss for ideas on how to connect with others during this time, here are some ideas:- Video calls to catch up
- Creating playlists for others
- Virtual game night or book club
- Drop off a treat on a friends doorstep
- Send a handwritten note (Who doesn’t love snail mail?)
- Send an encouraging text to let someone know you’re thinking of them
We’re All in This Together
No matter what this season looks like, strive to give yourself — and everyone you interact with, from your kids to your boss — grace. We’re all treading unfamiliar territory and doing our best. It’s okay if you didn’t complete your workout, declutter every closet, complete your to-do list at work, and homeschool your kids to perfection. Take a deep breath, keep doing your best, and dish heaping levels of grace and compassion on yourself and everyone you engage with. You can do this! And remember: You are not alone — we're all in this together! What is working for you in this season? Share your tips with us! We’d love to hear from you.Ready to Grow Your Business?
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