Tag: Quarantine

How to Stay Healthy During Quarantine

The majority of the world is locked down right now. It looks like measures will soon change however social distancing will still be in place and this could mean that public places such as gyms remain closed. That’s a problem for people who like staying fit and keeping in shape. You might be wondering if there is a way to stay healthy even when you are mainly confined to your own home. Well, here are some of the suggestions to help that.

Keep Up A Schedule 

When you are locked down it’s easy for days to fade into one another and you can lose track of your typical routine. This can be a problem because it means that you might struggle to maintain things like your sleeping pattern. Insomnia is always going to be bad for your body and your health overall. Sleep is a time when the body is able to heal and rejuvenate. If you’re not getting enough sleep, then this process is significantly disrupted and you don’t want that to happen. By keeping your routine, experts agree that you are more likely to fall asleep at the right time rather than taking naps throughout the day. As tempting as it may seem you shouldn’t start to lie in on weekdays. Get up, get active, and stick to your typical schedule. 

Eat Well

It can be tricky right now to eat well. You might not be in the mood to prepare wholesome meals for the whole family. You could also be struggling to get the foods you need. One of the best ways to rectify this issue is to consider using a meal order service. They can leave the ingredients on your doorstep, providing a safe way to get the prepared foods you need. There are lots of services like this available. For instance, you can consider Everyplate vs Dinnerly and both have their strengths. 

Workout At Home 

When the gyms are closed, it can be difficult to stay fit and healthy. If you have a gym pass that you’re paying for then you have a reason and a certain level of motivation to workout. As well as this, you have all the equipment and tech that you need to make it fun and rewarding at the same time. However, you can still workout at home. The trick is to find an exercise routine that you enjoy or mix it up to ensure that you don’t get bored. In doing so, you will be able to make sure that you don’t have to worry about issues with losing focus on your fitness path. A ninety-second workout can be just what you need and will easily fit into a typical morning schedule. 

I hope some of these tips help you understand some of the best ways to stay fit and healthy even when you’re locked down. Hopefully these help you (and mostly me haha)in keeping those pounds off. A lot of people are worried they’re going to come out of this lockdown in a worse state of health than when it began. However, if you take the right measures then this doesn’t have to be the case. 

 

How to Stay Sane During Quarantine

We’re at a strange point in time right now. It’s fair to say that the world is a much different place than it was a month ago, there’s not a corner of the earth that hasn’t been affected by the recent pandemic. Whether you’re on formal quarantine or lock down or are just choosing to self isolate, being at home can feel a little tedious after a while and can increase anxiety when you’re sitting around with too much time on your hands. If you can, see this as ‘downtime’, try and make the most of a bad situation and aim to do fun and productive things where possible to make yourself feel better. The only thing we can do now is to try to make the most of this situation, so here are some ideas to make your day a little better.

Have a spa day

Chances are you have tons of spa products in the house. If you’re like me you probably have them in your cabinet but totally forgot about it. But now is the perfect time to get them out- bath bombs, bubble bath, oils, hair and face mask, foot masks. Spend some time really pampering yourself, get a hot bath and relax with music and candles, treat your hair and skin and paint your nails. On a normal day you probably don’t get the time to do all of this, so why not make the most of it? Not only will it make you feel better physically but it can reduce stress and make you feel better mentally too. If you and your partner are isolated together you could even give each other massages and turn your home into a mini spa for the day. 

Try some new makeup looks

Playing around with makeup can be a lot of fun, but again it might not be something you get the time to sit and do that often. If you have a lot of products, get them out, fall in love with different things again and follow along with some makeup tutorials on Youtube. You might be all dressed up with nowhere to go, but you could snap some photos for your blog, Instagram channel or just for a new Facebook profile picture. You could get really creative and try things you wouldn’t normally do, just because you have the means to do so and the time on your hands! Have fun with it, you can always just wash it off if it goes wrong so don’t worry about trying to get it perfect on the first attempt. I did this the other day, as seen in the photo above. I saw a photo that Kathleen Lights posted on IG and tried to recreate it, let me know what you think in the comments below!

Do some online shopping

Online shopping has become a real lifeline during these times. You can continue to support business by ordering from them and having goods shipped to your door. Just be aware of social distancing when your deliveries arrive, leave a note asking for things to be left on your doorstep or just call through the door so you don’t need to come in contact with people unnecessarily. Maybe some new summer dresses will cheer you up (hopefully we’ll be over the worst of this madness by then) or perhaps you could order some homeware items and have fun redecorating and decluttering a room in your home. You could treat yourself to something that will cheer you up, get materials for a project or buy something you need but have been putting off for a while. If deliveries are still going ahead in your area then do continue to buy as it helps the economy in these difficult times. 

Also don’t forget to shop my boutique John and Suki! Use code SHOP20 for 20% off any item.

Organize your closet

This is something I need to do that I’ve been putting off. Take everything out and put what you won’t wear into boxes labeled donate as it can help to make decisions easier. Put back what you want to keep, and pass along the other items when you get the opportunity after you’re out of self isolation or quarantine. Having a thinned out wardrobe can actually give you more clothing and outfit options as you can see exactly what you have, and you’ve only kept things that fit you and that you like. No more rummaging through items you don’t want or need. 

Write some blog posts (or start a blog)

Blogging is one of the best hobbies you can have. It’s fun, it’s productive and there are lots of ways to earn money later down the line. If you already have a blog, now is the time to create some great content for it. You could review products you’ve been loving, take outfit photos, write a diary of your thoughts or give tips and advice to others. If you don’t have a blog then what better time to start one? It will likely take you a few hours to get set up, think of a blog name and open an account on blogger or wordpress. Buy a template off Etsy to make it look nice, and purchase a domain name to link to your blog. From there you can open an email address and new social media pages linking to your site. Once all of that is done, you’re free to start creating content and networking with other bloggers. Since it’s this starting point that takes the time, it’s a great opportunity now that you have the time to get it up and running. From there you could just post once or twice a week if you wanted to and enjoy this hobby for many years to come.

How will you be staying sane at the moment? Leave your tips in the comments below!