Times are tough and we all are getting a bit uneasy sitting at home. Our daily routines have gone for a toss. What started off as a short break from the outer world has ended up in a full-fledged two month work from home spree. But even during this time, one needs to be positive and focus on self care. Self care is the best gift you can give yourself. Wedding Affair brings to you 5 simple ways to take care of yourself. So, what are you waiting for? Grab that sheet mask and without further ado lets jump right into it.
Drink, Drink, Drink…Water
Don’t forget to hydrate your skin this summer. Henceforth, the best way to hydrate your skin is to drink at least three litres of water daily. You can also add a dash of fruity punch to your dull and drab water. Add a few slices of lemon/cucmber/any fruit of your choice to the water. Store this in a jug for about a few hours and bam! Your fruit-infused water is ready. You can also prepare smoothies. Search YouTube to find the best tutorial possible and you will have a healthy drink to consume, at your disposal.
Read
Don’t forget to build a healthy reading habit. Make books your best friend. Stock up on self-help, self-improvement and fiction books. These works will not only take care of your mental health, but will also cheer you up like anything. If #PositiveVibesOnly is your motto, the this is the self care technique that you shouldn’t ignore. Bibliophiles are gonna swear by this. Reading is a legit therapy. Go grab your favourite book and start reading. There’s nothing more enjoyable than learning something new every day and travelling to an unknown world without getting out of your home. Moral Of The Story: Knowledge is power.
Eat Well
Quarantine doesn’t mean that you will skip your meals. It only means that you need to take care of yourself more than ever before. There is no substitute to healthy nutrition. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. As a result, to be more productive, one needs to eat healthy and stay strong. Include immunity boosting elements into your diet. Turmeric, lemon, ginger, onion etc. are really good for boosting your immunity. Eat wholesome foods and stay away from junk and oily food. Detox your system, your body will thank you later.
Dance, Dance Baby!!!
Keep those happy hormones flowing and dance on a tune of your own. Down forget to get some sunshine and exercise. Lock down doesn’t mean that you will take your fitness routine lightly or even worse send it flying across the window. Try yoga and some light exercises within the comfortable environs of your home. You will not only feel happier but your skin will glow like anything. So, no matter what you do, don’t take your fitness for granted. Those extra kilos will be hard to shed later on. Take that skipping rope and start your set right away!
Movie Night
This is the best time to binge-watch on movies and web series. You can easily watch all that is in your bucket-list. Starting from old Hollywood classics to cult series, there is ample time to watch it all. Plus, OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar etc. make it all the easily to access everything that we want to. So, what’s more fun than this? Grab your favourite snacks, put on that sheet mask and watch your favourite movie. But don’t forget to sleep timely. Nothing’s more important that a good 8 hour beauty sleep.
Also Read: Making ‘Quarantine Care’ A Priority
