A focus on self-care has never been more important, has it? Take just one of these ideas and see if it improves your emotional state.
Jobs have been lost. Graduations cancelled. Parents left to balance remote work and distance schooling. There isn’t one right way to handle these pandemic-related challenges, but many ADDitude readers are harnessing the power of self care to get through this time.
“My husband and I have been going on drives around the neighborhood for ‘dates’ a couple times a week to connect without the kids.”“We try to do one family activity most nights of the week to help build positive memories and experiences together. We switch off who gets to decide what we are doing so everyone gets a choice.”
“I have started going back to therapy for the first time in years! I have the flexibility to schedule appointments since my time is less structured, and I realized I had no reason not to start finding better coping skills.”“I’ve started a container garden outside my apartment. It’s soothing to water all of the baby plants, and absorb some sunshine while I’m at it.”
“I am focusing on growing my vegetables and it’s so rewarding. Nature keeps moving on and it’s not held back by the virus.”because I find it a struggle to cook most days unless I’m full of energy or hyper-focused. Freezing meal portions and taking them out as needed has been great for my partner and me.”“We purchased an Instant Pot and an Air Fryer, which has led to doing lots of experimenting with recipes with my daughter.”, beginning the day with 20 minutes of yoga/pilates/HIIT.
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