Being stuck at home can be tough…so how can we make sure we’re taking care of ourselves at home?
Oh the joys the idea of being told to snuggle up at home indefinitely once brought. In theory, we can’t find a single downside to devoting our time to living in our pj’s, binging our favourite Netflix shows, and eating (lots of) chocolate. But in reality, after a few days it’s easy to find ourselves in an unproductive spiral, and feeling stuck. So what can we do to make sure we’re taking the best care of ourselves during this time? (Living in our pj’s is definitely not out of the question btw…) Here at Dress Dreamer HQ, we’ve come up with a few self-care ideas, to keep us loving our time at home, and from going stir-crazy!
1. Establish your own routine
Try to stick to your usual sleep & work patterns. Of course you can relax these a bit (I know I have) but keep the main parts happening daily ie. breakfast, exercise, work hours etc. But most importantly when your workday stops, you stop working too.
2. Find a cute transitional PJ set
Sleeping & working in the same space can cause the lines to be blurred. Set yourself a rule when it comes to getting dressed. And of course, changing it up will help reset your mind during the day and keep you looking cute in all those zoom meetings.
3. Give yourself regular breaks
Take regular breaks away from the screen. Having a cute, furry friend like Pretzel here can certainly assist with this. Go for a walk, lie in the park, read a book or do some stretches. Or try to keep your mind active with puzzles, crosswords, sudokos or even try your hand at painting! Taking time to concentrate on something else will help you feel more focused when you return.
4. Look after your body
Our physical health has a HUGE impact on how we feel. It’s VERY easy to fall into unhealthy patterns (I know my chocolate consumption has increased) but try to keep some balance. Keep moving most days if you can.
