9 Tips For Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy at Home

Tips to stay physically and mentally healthy

1. Take care of your diet:

Are you craving to go back to your favourite restaurant to have the delicious sizzler? Not the right time. Instead, focus on what you can cook at home that nourishes your body well. Also, the days of panic-buying are over as malls and markets gradually are reopening. So, avoid buying canned goods and concentrate on fruits and veggies. You need to start preparing meals with the right amount of carbs, protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Have five to six smaller meals a day instead of having two-three heavy ones just because you are in no mood to cook or do dishes.

2. Get fit and fab:

You can always find a way to turn adversity into an opportunity. Most of us are now working remotely and it frees up the time that was wasted in traffic every day. That additional time can be used to shed the extra kilos and get in shape. And you don’t need to go to the gym or nearby park to stay fit. Also, maintaining physical distance there can be another task. It’s better to stay at home and follow an exercise regime. There is no dearth of online videos and fitness apps where expert trainers can help you work out at home. There are also plenty of no-equipment routines available that you can do even in a small space. So, no excuses, start sweating.

3. Sleep your way to health:

Getting a sound sleep for 7-8 hours a day is vital for your physical and psychological health. Sleep deprivation will not only cause dark circles, but will also weaken your mental sharpness and emotional stability. Follow a schedule of going to bed to align your biological clock.

4. Stay connected:

Loneliness can be a silent killer. So, even if you are away from your parents, siblings, partner, friends, stay in constant touch and express your feelings. You will feel better.

5. Meditate:

Yoga and meditation can help you calm your frayed nerves.

6. Keep your mind occupied:

Heard the adage, ‘An idle mind is the devil's workshop’? Well, negative thoughts can find an abode in your head if you stay distracted. It’s time to engage in some creative pursuits. Read the book you have been meaning to, try writing a poem, listen to music, or watch some classics.

7. Stay hydrated:

Drinking adequate amount of water will lower blood pressure, relieve headaches, improve metabolism, prevent kidney diseases, and make your muscles more flexible.

8. Maintain hygiene:

Keep your house clean to make sure germs or viruses don’t thrive in the space where you live. Wipe doorknobs, railings, and faucets that are often touched by others. And you must have heard it many times in the last few months and we reiterate - wash your hands regularly.

What to avoid when at home:

Let us quickly look at what not to do while at home.

• • Eating out of boredom. You would just be filling your body with more calories and invite heart ailments.

• • Not sleeping on time or skipping meals. This can lead to several illnesses like indigestion or acidity.

• • Not taking breaks while working or taking too much rest. While the former will cause stress and backache, the latter will cause lethargy.

• • Allowing clutter to pile up and not changing sheets. Hygiene plays a big role in psychological health.

• • Taking drugs or alcohol to relieve stress. Using psychoactive substances is not a rational coping mechanism.