Follow a set routine
Following a set routine is more difficult than it sounds. Because it is easier to break rules than to follow them. Sleeping at 2 am, waking up at 10 in the morning, skipping breakfast, leaving the chores incomplete—an unplanned day results from the lack of a dedicated routine that functions like clockwork. All successful people have a routine, which they follow religiously without missing a beat.
Now is the perfect time to cultivate this habit. Plan your timings—from opening your eyes in the morning to doing your chores, finishing up your tasks, spending time with your loved ones, to finally calling it a day. It will be tough in the beginning. But with one eye at the dedication and the other eye at the lifetime of rewards, you will reap from this routine, start working on it.
Meditate daily
Ever since the global lockdown was established, people from around the world have suffered from stress and other mental disorders.
“I hope my family and friends are safe”, “How will I get through the lockdown without meeting people?”, “Will I lose my job?”, “Will I get another job?”, “Am I safe at home?”, “Is my neighbour infected?”—thousands of questions like these became the reason of worry for many.
Meditation is a science-backed practice that can relive your mind from stress and anxiety. One cannot stress enough on the importance of meditation, and its healing effects on the mind.
It gives you control over your mind and your erratic thoughts, and brings calm and stillness. Once the lockdown is lifted completely, the habit of meditation will help you remain fit, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Reading always helps
Reading is beneficial in many ways. It is a great way to divert your mind from all the negativity and stress looming in the world outside. It also increases your knowledge of cultures, enriches your vocabulary, and improves your memory. It is one of those habits that can impact every part of your life. It strengthens your brain, turns you into a more compassionate person, helps you sleep well—reading has a long list of benefits.
Eating healthy food is one of the best things you can do for your body, and for your future self.
Eat healthy to remain healthy
If there is one thing that the lockdown has changed for good, it is our bad habit to rely on outside food. When the lockdown was implemented and our favourite joints were closed, eating home-cooked meals was the only option we were left with. This change not only nudged people towards eating healthy but also towards learning how to cook.
Eating healthy food is one of the best things you can do for your body, and for your future self. If you haven’t adopted the habit of eating home-cooked food, now is the time to do so. If you are one of those who have picked up on this habit, keep at it. It will go a long way to ensure your mind and body remain fit, not to mention the amount of money and time you would save through it.
Reduce screen time
Our regular days are filled with nonstop interactions with technology. We are constantly on our phones, consuming content on social media, or browsing different websites. It is almost impossible to put the phone down.
This lockdown introduced the perfect opportunity to reduce screen time and indulge in alternative sources of entertainment. With plenty of time at hand, many people spent time playing board games like chess and scrabble; cooked their favourite meal instead of binge watching; or simply listened to their thoughts. Once the lockdown is over, it’s on us to ensure unplugging from the internet world becomes a habit. By reducing screen time, you can use the extra hours in hand for various constructive activities—or to cultivate more positive habits.
Learn something new
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar, or perhaps, learn French? But could never do so because your everyday responsibilities didn’t leave much time to pursue your ambitions?
Now with the global lockdown in effect, you have plenty of time to engage with your interests. The internet is filled with options—online courses, digital learning platforms, vlogs—that can help you learn something new. It could be a new skill, a language, or the start of a fitness regime, with proper planning and dedication, you can learn anything you want.
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