The sense of uncertainty, stress and worry for the foreseeable future is a feeling that sticks out the most to me during this pandemic. I'm sure everyone has different ways of dealing with these feelings, however I have put together a few tips and rituals that I have been doing most days, if not everyday to keep me going throughout this uncertain time
1. Wake up and wash your face
Every morning I wash my face with the Clinique Liquid Soap Cleanser, though this brand is more on the expensive side it has always worked well with my skin type. I follow up using the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water on a cotton pad, acting as a toner to cleanse and soothe my face, removing dirt and impurities from my skin. I then finish off my morning routine by applying the Olay Complete SPF 15 Day Cream to hydrate, nourish and protect my skin.
Washing my face really does help me wake up, start the day and aim to make it productive, although I know it can be really easy to just stay in bed till really late and binge watch netflix or scroll through socials in the morning.
2. Grab a cup of tea and have a filling breakfast
So for all those tea (or coffee) lovers, this is a vital part of my day before starting any work. A cup of tea alongside a healthy, filling breakfast before doing anything is essential to make me feel alert and ready for the day, whilst also jump starting my metabolism and boosting my energy levels in the morning!!
3. Staying fit and healthy
Eventhough laziness seems to be the new normal, staying home has bought no substitute to self-care and fitness. Alternating between home workouts and runs/walks has been a key thing for me to keep sane during this lockdown life. Additionally, I have been ATTEMPTING to do Chloe Ting's Two Week AB Shred Challenge, doing this has helped me feel a lot stronger, confident and happier in myself, mentally, emotionally and physically ultimately making a huge difference in my everyday life.
4. Find time away from your phone
As there is nothing else to do in lockdown, it can become very easy to be glued to your laptop or phone but finding alternative active distractions really helps to keep my week somewhat busy. Every few days I will try and play scrabble or a board game with my siblings, or I like to read or bake and maybe even complete a page or two of a wordsearch book!! By finding something that isn't related to being online and connected to Wi-Fi can significantly reduce your screen time and make time pass by a lot quicker.
5. Stay Positive
In the midst of the crisis, it can become very easy to be engulfed in the worries associated with this pandemic. There are so many words one can use to describe the feeling of this pandemic: unusual, scary, relaxing, uncomfortable and many more, however adjusting your mindset to embrace a more positive outlook can really help put these feelings at ease. More so to see lockdown as a time to stay in contact with friends, working on yourself and generally enjoying this time to appreciate and understand what is important as this time is what you make of it now.
6. Make a list
I love a good list!! planning my day on microsoft to do or in the notes space on my iPhone outlines all my priorities, giving my day a sense of structure. Doing this also gives me a clear visulisation of what I want to achieve by the end of the day whether that is decluttering and organising my room, planning what time of the day I will do a workout or scheduling in a Zoom call with friends!! Upon reaching the end of the day it also gives you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, being able to tick off completed tasks further keeping your day as productive as it can be.
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