I wanted to share some content that could be helpful to anyone during this time. A lot of people understandably are anxious and frightened.
There has been a lot of information to process both in the news and on social media, at times it has been so overwhelming for us all I think.
Although there isn’t much you can do directly, you can abide by your governments regulations and follow all guidelines for all symptoms. There are some practises you can do to help combat and relieve some of the stress you might be experiencing.
I am going to share 7 ways you can try and make yourself feel calmer and more relaxed:
1. Limit your amount of the news and social media
The news and media are constantly overwhelming us with information about we should and shouldn’t be doing as well as so many statistics. Limiting how much news you watch can help you feel more in control of your feelings and can allow you to digest everything that is happening. On social media there is also a lot of fake news and scaremongering happening also, so try to avoid these posts as much as you can. Taking a social media detox during this time may help with your mental health.
2. Check your government website for all financial and other queries
If you are concerned about finances or schooling for example, head to your government website for the most up-to-date and correct information. It should also be able to tell you any financial help you could be entitled too.
3. Spend time with family or friends
If you are isolating with family or friends, then using this time to stay away from screens and spend time with loved ones. Maybe watch a film or play a board game for example. Some light hearted fun is very much needed in a time like this. If you are not isolating or in lockdown with them, technology is a wonderful thing, video chat or even Skype call with your loved ones and stay in touch.
4. Practise self care
It is important that during these next few weeks/ months that you are keeping yourself as healthy and safe as possible. Eating right, exercise or yoga at home and practising self-care, can all help to reduce stress and allow you to have times of relaxation and calmness.
5. Get creative
If you are not able to work from home or you have a lot of spare time on your hands, being creative is a great way to channel anxieties and can help you focus your mind. Things I like to do when being creative are: Engraving Art, Scrapbooking or Practising My Lettering. What do you like to do, to be creative?
These are just a few practises you can put in place to help you feel calmer and more relaxed during this time of uncertainty.
Remember where possible stay inside, keep to your countries guidelines and rules. Keep yourself and all your family safe and healthy.
Do you have any tips for staying calm and relaxation? I’d love to hear in the comments.
Thank you for sharing your tips, Lauren! This is such a helpful and encouraging post, especially during such times of anxiety and uncertainty. I’m not able to work at the moment as my offices are closed, so I’m trying to stick to a routine to keep things as normal as possible. Limiting news and social media is such an important one as it can just feel so overwhelming at times! Thanks for your suggestions and hope you are staying safe and well <3 xxx
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Sorry to hear your offices are closed. I hope these tips can help. I hope you are staying safe and healthy xxxx
These are all wonderful suggestions! I admit that I’m doing a really bad job at limiting my screen time. All it does is ramp up my anxiety! Will definitely prioritize creating art and practicing self care. Thanks!
I hope these help! I am having a lot of screen time too.
This is such a needed time. I have been trying to be more creative and away from social media a bit more, to keep more clam.
I hope these tips help you! Can you link your blog so I can read x
Definitely agree with limiting time on social media!
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Definitely agree with limiting how much time I spend watching the news and on social media. Luckily, I’m still working (from home) so I only really catch up properly a couple of times a day. And we’re very lucky to have a garden so we can escape for some fresh air, which is very good for our stress levels. Great tips, Lauren, and hoping you stay safe too xxx
That’s great you are still working. With weather like it has been, that’s great you are able to spend time in the garden. Xxx
This is so true! I find when I don’t watch the news so much, I’m not as anxious so I try to not overwhelm myself with it!
That’s good news! Thank you for reading and commenting. Can you link your blog so I can read x
I’m 110 miles away from home during isolation so I’ve been doing my best to facetime/talk to my family when I can it keeps me in good spirits x
Oh bless you. I am glad you have FaceTime c
I video called my mum for the first time ever today, as my son wanted to see and talk to their dog.
My partner is watching every bit of news, I’m staying well away from it as much as I can. She normally tells me of anything important.
Creativity is always important in our house, but right now it’s vital, we have been drawing today.
That’s great you were able to do that. Creativity is so important. Can you link your blog so I can read
I always forget 🤦♂️
No worries!
This is honestly such a weird time right now, and my work shut this week as I work with children and there are not enough children going into our place. So everything is uncertain at the moment for me, but I am trying to remain positive and use my time wisely to keep productive. I want to learn new skills and get creative which should help. This is a lovely post xxxx
Enjoy some time to be creative and do things you haven’t had time too before! Thank you for reading and commenting! Xxxx
Thank you for sharing! We all need to support each other right now. I’ve been trying to consciously step back from social media. Instead I’ve used that time to do some workout videos and it’s really helping me cope! xx
Definitely. That’s a great use of your time to help you manage. Please can you link your blog so I can have a read xx
Thanks lovely! ☺️
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I have included in my self-care looking for videos that make me laugh till I cry… either kids or bloopers… It helps!
That’s great ideas! Thank you for reading and commenting! I love your latest post. I commented xx
Great tips! I definitely need to work on #1 – I am spending way too much time on social media and reading news articles and it really is just adding to my stress. I’m planning for tomorrow to be a completely news/work/social media free day and it is so needed!
That sounds like a good idea! I hope you have a more relaxing day! Thank you for reading and commenting!
This is so true. I try to stay away from excessive news updates on this as I have my mom back in India, and it creates unnecessary anxiety for me.
I don’t blame you! I hope it helps you feel calmer
Great ideas. I think limiting news is definitely #1. It can be so overwhelming. Take care!
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Great tips, I have been on my phone far too much during the lockdown. The only saviour has been DIY and garage workouts. Will actually be glad to get back to work this weekend 🤣
That’s great! Glad you have had things to keep you busy!
Great advice! Honestly, there is so much panic and fear circulating social media right now, it’s no wonder that so many people are mentally and emotionally struggling. I think we need to remember that not only is social distancing important, so too is social MEDIA distancing!
Definitely!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! X
Very relevant post. I’ve definitely found isolation testing at points and it’s up and down for me but focusing on self care is so important 💕
Self care is definitely so important! I hope you are okay. Thank you for reading and commenting!
Great post Lauren we all need it in these strange times we find ourselves in at the moment.
Kylie xox
Definitely! Never happened before so we all just have to take it day by day x
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All great ideas! I have been focused on being as creative as possible. I have also spent as much time outside in the backyard as I can too! The weather has been great here so I am thankful for that. Hope you are well!!
Thank you for reading and commenting! That sounds like great activities to keep you busy. I am well, hope you are too. Can you link your blog so I can read
Especially the news one is so important. If we’re constantly bombarded with fright stories from the news it’s easy to constantly be in worst case scenario fright all the time.
Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I am limiting what I am watching. Thank you for sharing and commenting!
This was such a helpful post. I love how you mentioned the financial aid side of things as so, so many of us are going to need it.
Stay safe!
Yeah it’s definitely important to see what you are entitled too. Stay safe as well
A fantastic post and some great tips. It hasn’t been the best of weeks for a lot of people having to stay indoors. By looking at this it will make us realise that family is important 😊
Definitely family is the most important
Self care is so important particularly at this moment! I’ve been investing extra time into exercise and it’s been really beneficial x
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That’s great that is working well for you! X
Thanks for reminding us of the good of restricting the flow of negative information into our minds.
Can you link your blog
I love all of these different tips to be calmer. I think it is a great idea to see what assistance is available, if needed. A lot of companies these days are being more forgiving with recurring payments like cars. It is important to spend some time with others, give them a call! Thanks for sharing all of this!
Nancy ♥
Thank you for reading and commenting! It’s important to find out everything you could be entitled too and help you through this time x
Amazing post, truly helpful!
Great ideas and thanks for sharing.
I got a bit creative with my envelopes yesterday, using rubber stamps and colouring pencils.
That’s great! Being creative is great!
Some great advice here. Thank you for sharing!
Solid tips! I’ve taken the news app off my phone!
Thats a good idea. Can you link your blog
Thanks for spreading positivity! I agree, staying away from the news and social media too often are helpful right now.
xo J
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Thank you for reading and commenting!
Love these tips!
I’m starting to get more and more creative since the lockdown.
Thank you. Can you link your blog
Really good advice, it’s important to look after our wellbeing at this time
Thank you. Can you link your blog
This is a very helpful post. My anxieties have been over the roof. I love my WA-group chats and calls a lot now. We even managed to do a WA happy hour with my sisters on Friday. The call lasted for over 2h 🥰
That’s great you have used the time to have group chats. We have done that with our family group what’s app video calls. So much fun. We are definitely going to continue them after this is all over x
5 is good. I’m spending most of my time studying at the moment so I have enough to do to keep myself busy. 😉
That’s great!
You are so right! In fact, what I think is stressing me most is watching news all the time… I’d try to avoid it for a while…
Yeah I only look at it a couple of times a day really, otherwise it is overwhelming x
There are some great tips here Lauren! I hope you and the family are all safe and well in this madness that’s going on! I’m on the extremely vulnerable list so will be at home for 12 weeks, but I’d rather be safe than take any chances! I’m actually enjoying the downtime so far, although boredom is starting to creep in! Not sure how I’m going to manage all this time with Ant though haha! Take care, Steff x
Definitely take no risks! Oh bless you haha! Lots of time with the family and making some more memories! X
Very important advice! I’ve definitely felt calmer since limiting the amount of news I’m consuming. The misinformation being spread did not help my anxiety levels at all! I’m awful at self-care a lot of the time but even just going for a bath or doing the laundry so I have clean, fresh clothes and bedding have massively helped to keep me calm. Sticking to a routine is an important one I’ve found to help. It gives a sense of normality in such trying times. Thanks for sharing these tips!
These are some great ideas to help you feel calmer during these difficult times! Thank you for reading and commenting!
I think we’re all appreciative that you decided to switch the content you’re sharing to help people feel calmer at this time. I agree that it’s best to limit the amount of “news” and social media that I’m exposed to.
Thank you! Can you link your blog so I can read!
Fab tips here girl, especially about getting creative! We all have a lot of free time now so why not find a new hobby! Thanks for sharing!