Lockdown Well-being

Whilst we endure another national lockdown, we’ve compiled a few tips for staying mentally and physically healthy while staying put!

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Dieta

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If you are what you eat, then nourishing soul food should be on the cards! We’re lucky enough to have our supermarkets once again brimming fresh toilet paper and groceries - so skip the takeout and get cooking. Plant-based diets are a great way to give both mind and body the sustenance it craves, as well as boosting mood, improving gut instincts and satisfying sleep.

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Body Work

We live in an age where an hours worth of yoga is both free and just a click away. So schedule in time for some morning sun salutations or a lunch time downward dog. Exercise doesn’t have to mean jogging in the cold or jostling in the park - it could be as simple as a stroll around the block with a cup of coffee and some tunes. Whatever you choose to dance to - getting the endorphins flowing is the best way to clear away the cobwebs and regain your strength.

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Down Time

These days, taking a break from our screens is like trying to fit a pair of square eyes into a round hole. Being locked indoors doesn’t have to mean being locked to our phones, laptops and TVs. Boost Bezos’ books and order a few more paperbacks to get lost in, or dust off the ones lying beside the bed, for your online book club…

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Staying Social

Aside from the zoom quizzes and face-time dinners, staying social by joining online events such as chess clubs, talks or evening classes is a great way to pick up a new skill / hobby / interest while meeting new people and keeping the EQ in check.

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Mud and Mood

Getting green fingers in the garden is one of the most effective ways of grounding and de-stressing. It’s been found that the bacteria in soil may stimulate serotonin production, which makes you relaxed and happier. If you don’t have a garden, then filling your urban space with a little more foliage like potted plants can make a world of difference.

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Solace

While quality time with the family can be great (in doses) it can also be helpful to carve out a little time to yourself, even if its just stepping outside for a brisk walk to the shops, or hanging up a ‘do not disturb’ for a few minutes in the week.

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Mindfulness

Meditating doesn’t have to mean sitting in a room in silence. You can also bring more mindfulness to every day activities - such as brushing your teeth, eating or preparing a cup of tea. An effective way of doing this is to take a moment to focus on your senses in the present moment, what you can see, hear feel, taste and see.

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Structure

The flexibility offered by remote working is a great way for you to structure your day in a way that works for you. Creating more of a routine and schedule allows you to plan properly, and ensures that you’ll honour that lunch time commitment to exercise that you made to yourself.

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While tensions can sometimes be running high as the world adapts to on-going change and uncertainty, starting with the basics and coming back to centre by committing to looking after the fundamentals - mind, body and soul, builds a strong foundation from which to build momentum moving forwards.

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