Here's how to maintain a positive well-being at home

With the lockdown restrictions and changes at work people have been grappling to find some normalcy in their lives As the crisis deepens there are mixed emotions feelings of despair fears insecurity stress and for women in particular there have been extra caregiving responsibilities while working from home and working at home Its important to remain upbeat while staying at home managing selfcare and wellbeingVasant Mundra Consultant Psychiatrist PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC and Chandni Tugnait MD AM Psychotherapist and FounderDirector Gateway of Healing share some tips for women to take care of themselvesBe physically fitIf one is fit one is likely to have a slightly better mood than one would have had if one was not so So be active Morning sunlight is essential for the upbeat of an individual Get up and get some sunlight Whether it is within the house from a terrace from a corridor or possibly in a compound somewhere get morning sunlightFollow a routineA routine always helps us cope with change Make sure you focus on a routine with healthy eating habits exercise good sleep and meditation or mindfulness exercises This improves focus and productivity and also leads to lower stress levelsMind is moneyThe next thing is to stop wasting neurotransmitters of our brain on things that do not matter Whether we have anxiety about coronavirus concerns about the administration or frustration about our favourite cricket team we are spending neurotransmitters Lets use our neurotransmitters for something more substantial The simplest way is to focus on ones brain is like how we would treat our wallet We are always careful when handing out or wasting money Lets just be as careful with wasting our brain chemicals like our money Fear anger envy anxiety are all waste neurotransmitters Often it is not so much the situation that causes it but our interpretation of the situationLimit information intakeIts important to be aware and cautious however an overdose of news and information from all corners can be very distracting and emotionally draining Make sure you limit your intake of the pandemicrelated news if it unnerves youTake frequent breaksIt can be quite unnerving to manage the office work house work online school classes for kids and so much more Amid it all its important to take frequent breaks even if for five to ten minutes each time and relax A breather every now and then not only increases our productivity but also helps keep stress at baySurround yourself with positive peopleBe part of communities that uplift you Connect with people who inspire you who are fun to be with and who allow you the space to be the way you like Its especially important to not engage with people who are constantly in a negative loop and are not willing to step out of it Also stay away from people and things that are emotionally or energetically drainingPractice gratitudeResearch has proven how a simple practice of gratitude daily can shift so much in a persons life It improves the physical and psychological health and adds bliss to life thereby improving the relationships with self and others The key factor here is to feel gratitude and not just think gratitudeRevive a hobbyOnce a week if not everyday indulge in your hobby and see how much it adds to your life Whether it is dancing painting creating music or reading take that time out for yourself You matter And only when you are able to feel physically mentally and emotionally balanced can you contribute to the others around you It isnt selfish to indulge in some me time On the contrary it is absolutely essentialSome more tips for a positive wellbeing are do not overreact when feeling angry try not to get easily insulted try and value the other persons opinion exercise regularly enjoy food keeping an eye on the portions watch positive content enjoy conversations and stay connected with friendsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever