8 Ways to Support Your Wellness from Home

1. Start your day with a smoothie

2. Work out with home-made weights

• Fill gallon jugs with water for hand weights
• Fill a pail with sand or dirt to make a kettlebell.
• Use ropes, chains, or a garden hose for “battle rope” exercises
• Utilize a yoga ball for stability moves
• Lunge, jog, or squat up and down indoor or outdoor stairs
• Work with furniture sliders for bodyweight work

3. Make a distraction-free work zone

4. Prioritize your health

5. Stock up on healthy snacks

6. Stay connected

Having a supportive circle is invaluable for maintaining your mental health. While social distancing is in order, the first step is clearing your schedule to make room for personal calls and meaningful conversations with friends and loved ones. Instead of waiting for someone to reach out to you, pick up the phone and call a friend each week or each day. Not only will you fill your cup of love and support, but you may also reach out to someone who needs that conversation. Virtual celebrations are also an excellent way to stay connected.

7. Virtual therapy

8. Make cleaning and organizing a self-care hobby

With more time at home, having a clean and tidy environment can help to reduce stress. Use this time to tackle one project and create a list and schedule to stay on track. Cleanse the pantry of expired foods. Clean out the broom closet and make a list of products that need a refill. Organize a corner of the garage. Go Marie Kondo on your wardrobe and donate items that no longer spark joy. Donations are always needed and a great way to support our community.

It can be quite challenging to start new habits even in normal circumstances, let alone create a full schedule of new standards to live by today. Incorporating just one good ritual a day is something to feel good about consistently. Some days you’ll feel empowered, you’ll check the boxes, you’ll drink your smoothie, you may even fit in a workout. But if you also have a scattered, overwhelmed, or unstructured day, be kind to yourself. Take each minute, hour, and day one at a time. You have tomorrow to try again.

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