Human beings love their body. We take care of it so carefully, don't we? But, we often forget to realise that our brain is also an organ. Like the stomach and the lungs, it can also fall sick. Hence, it is important to take proper care of the brain and our mental health.
In the times when self-isolation is the new normal, and people maintain social distancing so stringently, it is important to take extra measures for our mental health. It would help our transition to normalcy when the virus is contained and the lockdown is curbed. The following methods would help you to maintain sanity and peace of mind.
- Meditation:
The times are tough. It is completely natural to feel anxious. So, you must resort to meditation to calm your nerves. Make it a part of your routine and practice it daily. Make the most of the lockdown period by making it an integral part of your daily schedule and bettering yourself at each step. So, by the end of the self-isolation, meditation would be an inseparable part of your life. There are many benefits of meditation and you should not restrict it to the lockdown period only. Do not skip meditating even during the vacation. So, if you are on a trip to Delhi, stay in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Aerocity or any other place and start your day on a fresh note by meditating.
2. Yoga:
As you would be confined indoors, your movements are restricted. Consequently, there is a high chance for you to gain weight exceedingly. It might lead to other diseases as well. It might negatively affect your mood and mental health. So, practice yoga to get into shape and be cheerful. Carve out some time from your day to rejuvenate yourself with yoga. It is quite a wonderful practice and you must not restrict it to the lockdown only. There is no point in skipping yoga even during a vacation. So, during your vacation in Delhi, indulge in yoga after waking up in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Dwarka or any other place. Make it an integral part of your lifestyle to stay healthy and fit forever.
3. Connect with loved ones virtually:
The idea of social distancing is to maintain a physical distance with everyone. But, that does not imply that you cannot connect with your loved ones over phone or other social media. Share a light chat and bond with your family and friends. No matter the situation, your mood would definitely be lifted.and you would feel light and happy. Yes, ring the person who brings a smile to your face instantly. There is nothing like a hearty laugh for a peaceful mind. So, close your work, take a deep breath and phone a friend. Well, this is applicable in all situations, even during a vacation. When you feel low during a trip, for any reason, pick up your mobile phone and call your friend from one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Paharganj or any other place that you are visiting. Good, bad or ugly, share your thoughts unhesitatingly.
4. Come to terms with yourself:
Yes, this is very important. You need to accept your anxieties. You need to come to terms with yourself and introspect. There is absolutely no point fretting over everything. Once you introspect, you would understand the actual cause for your troubles. Thus, you would be able to work towards solving it, instead of beating around the bush. This is a wonderful habit that you can develop and practice each time you feel low and disturbed. Accidents and mishaps keep happening everywhere and even during a vacation. So, after checking into one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Bandra or anywhere else during your Mumbai trip, take a deep breath and introspect when you feel low.
5. Cooking:
Cooking is evidently a stress-buster. As you would be engaged in preparing food, you would forget to fret over your worries. With each innovative recipe, your creativity would improve manifolds. It is popularly known that a creative mind is a happy mind. So, pull out your apron to get your hands dirty. Actually, it is healthy to cook your own food even in a vacation. You can always stay in a kitchenette room, buy fruits and vegetables from the local vendors and prepare your own meals. So, during your vacation in Mumbai, request the receptionist for a kitchenette room in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Dadar. Moreover, cooking is a life skill and you would benefit the most by learning it during the quarantine period. Moreover, as the entire family gets involved everyone would feel important and you would be making myriad memorable memories.
6. Learn a new skill:
From learning a new language to a new art style, there is plenty of online courses available to keep you engaged and active. As your mind would be diverted and busy, you would not feel the pains or anxieties of the new normal. You would be completely at ease and the new skill might benefit you in more ways than one. As you would be involved so actively, it would help you during your transition to normalcy. When you would wake up to the regular busy life, you would not feel left out because of the fast pace of things. In the current times, change is the only constant and it is essential for us to keep learning to keep adapting. Hence, do not take a break from learning a new skill even during your vacations. So, go to sleep after completing at least a lesson in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Kolkata during your trip to the City of Joy.
Well, every person has a different coping mechanism and the above list is absolutely not exhaustive. Try to find the methods that are best suited to you and stay happy. Besides these, you must also eat properly to stay healthy in the post-Covid-19 era. No matter what you do or eat, take care of yourself and your loved ones. Have faith in God and this too shall pass.