7 top tips to survive this isolation period
In case you’re struggling to wrap your head around this strange old time that we are in right now here are my 7 top tips to survive this isolation period:
Unplug - Take some time to switch off your computer, tablet and phone. Being online all the time isn’t good for anyone during this time. Choosing to switch off will allow you to be more present and take advantage of the time you’ve got with your family right now.
Eat well - Fuel your body with what it needs. Eating well, vitamin C rich and energy-giving foods is a good idea too at this time. Even better, try to do some exercise at home. The health benefits are obvious, but these simple actions can also help lift your mood right now. Something we all need to avoid getting too stressed, am I right?
Embrace the noise - If you’ve got kids at home you can particularly relate to this. Your house will be far from the quiet office space you’re used to. You can choose to get frustrated at the wrestling, spontaneous concerts and arguing going on in the living room or you can choose to just take it for what it is. And remember, if you’re on a call with someone the likelihood is if they’ve got kids they’ll be in the same boat.
Get a plan of action - Instead of thinking “How on earth will my business survive?” and “What is going to become of the economy?” Come up with a plan now. What can you do to be one step ahead? Think of some action steps now.
Limit news intake - I’m all for being informed and staying in the loop, but there’s a line. Getting news updates on your phone, following SkyNews on twitter, goggling the stats in your area can all be too much. Ask yourself this, how does looking at/reading up on the news frequently make me feel? How does it serve me? Make your decision based on those answers.
Give yourself a damn break! - I don’t mean here! This is not me recommending you take yourself off to a spa hotel for a few days. What I mean is, that ever-growing to-do list might not get done today, and that’s ok. Routine is different, your family is home, it all feels a bit uneasy. Recognise that and try to give yourself a break, putting pressure on yourself will only make you feel worse.
Keep a positive attitude - Keeping positive at a time like this is hard work but important. I read online “If you’ve got kids, they will remember how their parents were during this time. You are modelling to them. Stay calm and positive when you can.” I couldn’t agree more. And if you don’t have kids think about how your mindset is impacting you, your sleep, your eating patterns, your thoughts and actions. Make a conscious decision to keep your mind focused and positive.