We know that being at home 24/7 is hard, but we are all in this, and let us tell you something – WE WILL SURVIVE THIS. You need to stay motivated!
Not having a social life at all is difficult (do video chats count as socializing?) and we all miss the people we love. We know this will finish, but we don’t know when and that is killing us.
We are afraid, anxious, worried, and overwhelmed by the media coverage and constantly changing alerts regarding the spread of the coronavirus. However, we must stay motivated during this hard time, because better days are coming. Complaining here is not an option. Complaining will lead you to further unhappiness and despair. Instead of complaining, use this time to better yourself.
Finally, time for yourself
Did you have a chance to really meet yourself? Look at this as a time when you can spend quality time with yourself, motivate, and set your priorities and goals straight for the time when this is over.
Do you remember the days and weeks when you barely could find the time to paint your nails? We were so busy working and being there for other people that we forget to be there for ourselves. Now, those times are behind us, and we get the chance to make right the things with ourselves.
Maintain a routine
Create a routine that prioritizes things you enjoy doing and things you have been meaning to do but you have not had enough time. And keep your routine as best you can. Too much downtime isn’t a good thing when times are uncertain. Keep your usual routines, and add new routines, so you can get a sense of control.
Eat healthily, wake up and go to bed, as usual, exercise if you can, manage your work hours, and find time to do some things you always wanted to do – watch that show, read that book, take proper care of your plants, and deep-clean your home.
Strengthen your relationships
Admit it – when you were buried in your work you dreamt of being able to spend unlimited time with your loved ones. Well, now you have that ‘unlimited’ time! Forging positive and enduring relationships brings happiness to all of us.
This is the time to renew positive relationships with others. First, spend quality time with the people you live with, and then have a cup of coffee with your friends and relatives online and indulge in a heart-to-heart chat. Now is the perfect time to strengthen existing friendships that you have taken for granted during busy times.
Try new outfits
First, get your wardrobe organized. Believe us, you’ll find stuff that you forgot about. Then, try all those combinations you’ve always thought that will look good on you.
Take pictures of them, so you are ready to be stylish once we are back.
Live in the present
Don’t dwell on what might happen, but focus on the present. Care about the here and now, and enjoy the moment, irrespective of the virus. We know that making plans is helpful for motivation and well-being, but a balanced-time perspective that avoids dwelling on the past and a future fixation is positively correlated with general-purpose, life satisfaction, and overall happiness.
This quarantine is difficult but this shall pass. It’s important to socially distance yourself and concentrate on your soul, mind, and body. Nothing is more important than staying motivated and self-care!