How to stay fit & health during Coronavirus

Few weeks ago, I was asked give few self-care tips on how to better survive lockdown and the current pandemic by Health Web Magazine.

Many of those tips are still very much valid now, so for those who did not read the original article, I have decided to post here on Linkedin again, so please feel free to engage with me in the comments below.

My best advice is to simply decrease the amount of time spent checking the news and social media, and increase the amount of activities that bring joy and meaning to your life in order to recreate a balance. Our emotions shape the chemistry of our bodies and minds, so a simple mindset shift can have a ripple effect on our mental and physical health.

Focus on what you can do and control in this new normal rather than what you have lost. Try to find a silver lining into this new situation and write down a list of positive things that our new reality has brought to you to keep you more focused.

Increase the amount of exercise and physical activity to create endorphins, and take advantage of this new reality to create habits that support your well-being.

Cook from scratch and lower that amount of sugar, processed foods and hydrogenated fats, while increasing the amount of real food.

Try to spend time in nature, start a vegetable garden, start a yoga or Pilates practice, meditate, learn something new, read a book, reconnect with your inner creativity, listen to music and dance.

Take full advantage of technology and invest in a bigger computer screen in you need to. Write a list of all the “social activities” that you can now do virtually: from networking events to cooking with your friends, having a virtual dance party or set up a virtual film or book club, the possibility are endless.

If you feel you need some advice or coaching into recreating a balance and thrive into this new normal, you can contact me at [email protected] for a consultation or visit my blog https://thehealthygourmet.co.uk/