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Covid-19 is making this time period stressful for many people. With everyone being inside, it can make your days crazier than they were before all of this started. If you live alone, you may just have to deal with self-isolation, but if you live with others, you have to potentially deal with:
::Noise
:: Arguments
:: Dirty rooms
:: Claustrophobia
:: Demands
:: [Insert your life here]
Despite all this, we have to find a way to take out time for ourselves so we don’t go insane and unnecessarily raise our stress levels.
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If you haven’t been doing this already, starting today, take time out for yourself. Here are some examples of how you can do that:
:: Take a walk
:: Take a long bath/shower
:: Sit on the toilet and just breathe
:: Close your door, lay on the floor, and breathe deeply
:: Set boundaries and limits for those who are staying with you
:: Read a book
:: Watch a movie or a new show
:: Light some incense or a candle
:: Use aromatherapy — get a diffuser and use oils that focus on stress
This time calls for “me” time. If you don’t take it, covid-19 and everything that comes along with it, will be sure to take up all of your time for you.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.