The global COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of people feeling scared and confused right now. A health problem of this magnitude has not been experienced by most men, women, and children to date. Among the best things you can do is follow the advice of the CDC as well as local, state, and the federal government. Stay at home, practice social distancing, wear a mask while making trips for essential items, and wash your hands regularly.

These practices, along with other daily habits, help you build good health and strengthen your overall well-being. It’s essential to take note of how you feel inside and out. Mental health is just as vital as physical health. You can keep yourself in a state of flow by limiting how much news you consume throughout the day, and by establishing some sort of routine that feels good to carry out.

Healthy Habits to Include in Your Daily Routine

The following ten things are other suggestions that will help see you through a global pandemic such as COVID-19.

#1: Stop and take a deep breath.

Deep breathing helps calm your nervous system. It allows you to de-stress within seconds by giving you a tool to rely on when you’re starting to feel anxious.

#2: Accept that this may not be the most productive time for you.

Don’t feel pressured to complete the projects you’ve been putting off. It’s perfectly fine to maintain a sense of self and just do day-to-day functions as opposed to bucket list items.

#3: Try to create some normalcy by adhering to a routine.

It helps you adjust to the circumstances you’re facing better. It gives you an idea of what to expect next when things outside the home are rapidly changing.

#4: Drink plenty of water.

Dehydration can impair your body. It makes you feel tired, irritable and can lead to confusion.

#5: Move your body in a way that feels good to you.

Even if it’s just cleaning the house, get up and move your groove thing. You can also spend time outdoors in the yard, raking leaves, and planting a garden.

#6: Prepare meals in advance for days where you don’t feel like cooking.

Meal prepping allows you to cook once and eat twice. Freezing your leftovers ensures that you’ll have something delicious to enjoy when you don’t feel like cooking.

#7: Set up a quiet space to reflect and get work done.

If you’re working from home, you need a place to call your own. You’ll be able to spend time getting things done with fewer disruptions and distractions.

#8: Rest as much as you possibly can.

Take breaks regularly. You don’t need to sleep every time you do, but you can stop being so busy.

#9: Have the other parent step in if you’re married and have children.

There is no shame in asking for help. You’ll be of better use to everyone when you meet your needs first.

#10: Keep in contact with the important people in your life online and by phone.

Social distancing doesn’t mean holing up and forgetting about your loved ones. Instead, it means that you’re physically apart but still connected and involved in each other’s lives.

Do Everything You Can to Protect You and Your Family’s Health 

Keep yourself and your family healthy no matter what’s going on in the world around you. By following health guidelines established by your local, state, and federal government as well as health organizations such as the CDC, you can avoid contracting and spreading infectious viruses and diseases. When you can go to public places freely, you’ll continue to exercise extreme caution to protect your health.