We may not be able to control our circumstances, but we do control our daily habits, choices, and mindset. When the world is upside-down, return to these seven fundamental basics to keep stress at bay and build resilience. Each has a proven track record of helping us weather tough times.
There is no quicker way to hit the reset button and restore focus and clarity than to get your body moving. Exercise has the double bonus of reducing the body’s stress hormones, while elevating the endorphins that mitigate stress and regulate mood and a sense of well-being. Critically, it also boosts our immunity.
Isolation can make it harder to maintain an exercise routine, especially if you are not as motivated to work out at home. Create challenges with a partner . My husband and I do weekly plank challenges—I am up to 10 minutes. Holding a plank is great for your core strength and posture, and requires no equipment. There are countless fitness apps ranging from 5-60-minute workouts. Remember, some daily movement is better than none.
Hydrating often is a key to staying on a healthy track. Oftentimes we eat because we are bored or thirsty. If you drink lots of water by keeping a large glass at your desk and refilling it throughout the day, you are less likely to graze or binge. While stress often disrupts sleep habits, a good night’s sleep goes a long way towards mitigating and easing stress. Restorative sleep supports our immune system and is essential in regulating mood, improving brain function, and an overall sense of well-being.
Embrace the new normal as a reason to reach out to friends, classmates, and co-workers you have lost touch with. They likely have the same urge to reconnect. , or as a solitary practice in a journal. A daily gratitude practice rewires our brain, making us healthier and happier.Turbulent times are an opportunity to build resilience and evolve. Understandably, a crisis can send us into survival mode. With our professional life and perhaps the health of our company up in the air, we focus on just getting by and forget to attend to our hopes and dreams.
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