The coronavirus is forcing us to stay at home, completely altering not only the national economy, but also our lifestyle. Here are a few tips for a healthier self-quarantine.
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Keep track of schedules
Spending all day at home can change the rhythm of life in such a way that the days are linked to each other, to the point that we do not know very well what day we live. The problem is more common if we do not have a job to help us keep track of the routine.
It is essential to structure the days and set small daily goals, establishing schedules that help us organize the days. Do not abandon yourself. Not everything is going to be lying on the couch watching series and movies. Create a daily schedule. It will help you focus and pass the quarantine in better spirits.
Healthy and balanced diet
With or without quarantine, eating a healthy and balanced diet is essential to have a good quality of life and have good defenses.
Food is not a game of chance, so it will be essential to plan the meals that we are going to prepare throughout the week, since confinement will prevent us from going out for the ingredients that we may be missing. It is important to eat all types of food in the right amount, giving more prominence to fruits and vegetables. Also, do not skip meals or eat large amounts. And of course, don’t forget to drink plenty of water.
This does not mean that, in a specific way, you cannot eat undesirable foods, but, of course, do not base your diet on them.
Get some exercise
Exercising is essential for good health. Not being able to go out on the street cannot serve as an excuse to stop playing sports. Going for a run, playing soccer, swimming, or riding a bike are not the only ways to stay in shape. If you’re lucky enough to have a home gym, great, but let’s face it, hardly anyone has treadmills or weights at home. It doesn’t matter that you don’t have a gym, spend a few minutes a day taking care of your physical shape.
Doing 15 minutes of stretching is a great way to start your day. You can also complete exercise tables in which you work with your own weight. Squats, push-ups and abdominals will be your great allies during confinement.
If you don’t know what exercises to do, on the internet, more specifically on YouTube, you will find a lot of routines for all levels.
Respect the hours of sleep
Many people, apparently having nothing to do, do not control their sleep hours. They break the vital rhythm that they were carrying until the quarantine and begin to go to bed later than usual. In addition, many others stay between the sheets until late in the morning.
Ideally, establish reasonable hours of sleep. Take advantage of confinement to sleep your 8 hours a day and be rested, but do not abuse. Don’t stay in bed longer than necessary or go to sleep when you feel bored. Get enough sleep and, the rest of the time, get active.