1 CREATE DEDICATED TIME FOR YOURSELF DURING THE DAY If you’re one of many Californians who work from home, it can be hard to feel like you have space just for yourself—especially if you have a partner, kids or roommates. Set aside a specific time to recharge in the way that's best for you to make sure your Rs happens. It could be enjoying a quiet morning for meditation or journaling, taking a break mid-day to read a book for fun, or even starting a new nighttime self-care routine. Whatever you choose to do, the first step to making this work is to carve out the time.
2 ACTIVATE YOUR MUSCLES There’s a good chance you’re logging fewer steps these days but keeping active is as important to your mental health as it is for your physical health. The benefits are twofold: you will feel more energized when you move around and exercise can help you sleep better at night. If you’re stuck on what type of exercise to try from home, YouTube is full of workouts to follow. And taking just a few minutes to stretch while your coffee brews or making a call while you walk around your block are great options to get your blood pumping, too.
3 GO OFF-LINE If you've noticed your screen time going up steadily over the last several months, you're not alone. As we've moved to virtual everything, we've become inundated with notifications, whether it's from work, friends or social media channels. So instead of turning to mindless scrolling when you want to unwind, put the devices away and find an activity that will engage you—not just distract you. A book you've meant to read, a craft you've wanted to learn, or even a new workout you’ve wanted to try can help you relax and connect with yourself.
4 LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Taking up a new activity gives you the chance to expand your mind and maintain a positive outlook for the future. Learning a new hobby, like painting, cooking, or other crafts, can be a great way to relax. You could even try learning a new language that might come in handy for a future vacation.
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