In these times of confinement, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself in every way possible. Exercise, diet, sleep, outdoor walks… Discover our best tips for improving your well-being by treating yourself every day.
We practice positive thinking
Faced with current events and the resulting bad news, our mental load is at its peak. To gain perspective on current events, we practice positive thinking. The principle: focus our attention on what’s going well rather than on what’s not going well.
Let’s get some fresh air
Whether in the city or the countryside, confinement doesn’t prevent short getaways and outdoor activities. So, take advantage of a walk in nature to do good for your mind and body. It’s proven: walking in the forest reduces our stress levels and even improves our immunity.
We cook more
Because taking care of yourself also involves what you eat, we’re taking advantage of spending more time at home to adopt a healthy diet. Chocolate porridge, banana pancakes, or a smoothie bowl: discover our balanced breakfast recipes to start the day off right.
We limit screens
Screens are the sworn enemies of our sleep. The culprit: the blue light emitted by our phones, computers, and tablets, which disrupts our production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. So, in the evening, we swap our Netflix series for a good book to get a good night’s sleep.
We get enough sleep
To keep up the pace during this period of confinement, it is advisable to maintain regular wake-up and bedtimes. A good night’s sleep also requires clean and healthy bedding. Every week, remember to wash your bed linen to limit sleep disturbances .
We tidy up our interior
What if we took advantage of the time we spend at home to reorganize our homes? Sort, tidy, recycle: we’re doing a major spring cleaning to get rid of the excess. If you don’t know where to start, follow the tips of tidying queen Marie Kondo.
We meditate
Meditation is a wonderful tool for taking care of your mental health and better navigating this time. Based on breathing and letting go, this ancient practice combats stress, depression, and anxiety. There’s nothing like it for relieving tension in this anxious climate.
We pamper our body
Self-care requires taking time to pamper yourself. Treat your skin, hair, and body with your favorite cosmetic products. Those lucky enough to have a bathtub can even take advantage of this opportunity to transform their bathroom into a veritable spa.
We stay active
Physical activity is the best way to stay fit and improve your immunity. Online courses, mobile apps, outdoor sports: there are many alternatives to continue exercising without adopting a marathon-like routine.
We allow ourselves to do nothing
Taking care of yourself also means learning to listen to yourself and knowing how to slow down when you need to, or simply want to. Cooking a good meal, reading a book, sharing lunch with your family… We’re embracing the “slow living” trend to fully enjoy the present moment.
