With a lot of people stuck at home these days it comes at no surprise that mental health has taken a bit of a hit. There’s no point in sitting in front of a mirror until you feel great about your beauty, neither can you go to the gym to feel good about burning a tonne of calories. Instead, you’ve got to make your own fun. You’ve got to do things that you know will lift your mood and increase your happiness through care. If you live with young children this might be even more important. It’s one thing lifting your own mental health, quite the other doing the same for your family. These tips can give you something to think about.
Spend Some Time In The Kitchen
For some it's a hobby, for others it’s a chore. But being in the kitchen can really give you a boost because you’ll be making exactly what you and your family enjoy, while also killing some time. It might be that you’re feeling like decadent pecan pralines with ice cream, or that you want to make something healthy to go with your recent health kick. You can try new things and old favourites all while bringing the family in so that they can enjoy cooking too. You can try baking, as decorating cakes is always fun, or maybe you want to try some vegetarian dishes. There’s so much to go for and so many recipes to sample.
Get Into An Exercise Routine
Getting into a routine is quite important if you want to stay fit. It can be hard fitting it around work, kids, and life in general. The routine can beat that. It might be going for a walk or a run in the morning, or it could be switching on an exercise video at lunchtime. Even though you’re at home, finding time can still be pretty tough. If you’ve got kids, you might have to do the exercise at home, instead of sneaking out for a run. This might mean more strength based exercises or potentially purchasing a bike or treadmill. Or you can take your family with you and ensure they’re all getting fit by staying active.
Decorate
If you’re going to spend all your time in the house it might as well be a place you’re happy to be in. Decorate it as you see fit. If you’re stuck there you know you’ll have the time. A bit of paint is fairly easy to apply, so long as you take time doing it. Simply changing things around might work too. It’ll leave the place feeling fresher. This can involve changing the focal point of the room. It’s quite easy to do as well. You just swap the TV from one corner to the other. Maybe mount it up on the wall giving you more space and a modern feel. This allows you to move the seating around too. Change the room and mix it with a bit of paint and you’ve got a whole new space for you and the family.
