COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

The coronavirus lockdown has affected us in ways that we never imagined. It doesn’t only affect our business and social life, but we have to get used to spending more time in our own homes, which can be rather challenging. More and more people realize that working from home has its perks, but it has its disadvantages as well. How do you create a completely new daily routine now that you’re not going to work? Having a good daily routine which will give you a feeling of security and also help you improve your mood is very important for feeling satisfied and productive. Take a look at some of the ways in which you can improve your daily routine during the lockdown:

Recognize your essentials

To improve your daily routine in these challenging times, you will first have to figure out which things you actually want to keep in your routine and which ones you want to alter a little bit. Your working hours, for example, should not change – start and end your work at the same time. This will give you the feeling that you are actually working, and most importantly, you don’t want to make the eventual return to work more difficult by changing the time during which you’re working. Once again, you will create your morning routine based on the time you’re starting work – since you’re already at home you will be able to take a shower, drink coffee, do yoga, or whatever your morning routine consists of. Starting your day on a positive note will make it easier for you to focus on activities that will help you chill out afterward.

Grooming routine

Since working and living in the same space can be, after some time, overwhelming, one of the things you have to do for yourself is feel good because you look good. The time we’re spending outside, walking, dancing or dining in a fine restaurant is restricted, so we don’t really have the possibility to get ready and go out. This is the time to focus on ourselves, and work on improving our beauty routine. We all have time to pay attention to our skin’s state and improve any blemishes and imperfections we might find. If you’re suffering from dandruff, now’s the time to get a good organic anti dandruff shampoo and try to fix it. We very often have no sense of accomplishment while in lockdown, so seeing these changes happen and eliminating imperfections can be quite helpful. That’s why a good beauty routine can be rather beneficial.

Focus on your schedule

Some might say that during the lockdown you are free to dive into your hobbies as much as you want, but unless we put them on our schedule – we’re not going to focus on them. Why’s that? Spending all of your time at home can make you lose focus and not follow any schedule or plan, since you’re at home and you’re not feeling guilty if you miss your time for working out. But this is crucial – focus on your schedule and stay true to it. Arrange a workout every afternoon and make sure that you start working out then. Being lazy is one of the disadvantages of being locked in your house, but it’s with devotion and will that you should fight this. Find time for working out, and find time for your hobbies. Your hobbies are the ones that are there for your mental health. Also, remember that structure is one of the most important things to have during a crisis.

Pamper yourself

Last but definitely not the least, make sure that you’re doing things that you enjoy doing, especially when you finish work. Lockdowns, as we have seen, can take away your energy and can rather tire you out. In order to relax and maintain your physical health, you need to learn to relax your body wherever you are – opt for different massages, essential oils and bath bombs. Pampering yourself all you can (while still staying safe and at home) can have wonderful effects on your overall mood, so don’t take it for granted.

Focusing on positive things during the COVID-19 lockdown is not as easy as it sounds, but it’s definitely worth trying. Stay at home, do the things you love and stay away from negativity. All will pass.

Peter is a health writer at Essential Men's Clinic blog. Follow Peter on Twitter for more tips.