“Make it simple, but significant.”
– Don Draper
Change and uncertainty can be a scary time for everyone – and it can be an extremely difficult time to adapt to the change of the current pandemic we are experiencing. At the same time, it is imperative to deal with the emotions you are feeling, build resilience and ensure your health and wellbeing is your number one priority.
Set yourself a commitment, one for each of our tips, to help you to best cope with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, protect your mental health and maximize your wellbeing.
When making your commitments, make them as S.M.A.R.T. as possible (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound)…and don’t forget to also take Ownership – make yourself accountable for the commitments you are setting!
COMMITMENT: TAKE TIME OUT TO PRIORITIZE YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
It is more important than ever to ensure you are looking after yourself, especially during such a challenging and uncertain time. Focus on 3 different aspects of your well being – physical, mental and emotional and make a commitment for what you are going to do for each one. Use this venn diagram as a sample to help you think about what you need to feel fulfilled and content. Note these circles are all interconnected and when you fill one more than the other your body shifts.
For example: ‘I am going to do a 30 minute home HIIT workout every morning before I start my day’, ‘I am going to undertake an online Spanish course to start learning a new language’ and ‘I am going to keep a thought/mood diary to record how I am feeling’.
WRITE YOUR DAILY ROUTINE COMMITMENT HERE:
If it helps to make a list for each topic or fill-in the venn diagram above do what works best for you and your wellbeing. This blog is meant to get you thinking and may take some time to find the answers. Give yourself the space to answer these important questions.
1) PHYSICAL WELLBEING
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2) MENTAL WELLBEING
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3) EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
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This is just one tip to help you destress and to keep you moving. Check out our other stress reduction tips here. We have additional blog post specific to pilates, pre/post natal, bone building for osteoporosis/osteopenia, mindful meditation, restorative yoga therapy, partner and endurance training. We believe in treating the whole person with a holistic approach and blend our knowledge and training of movement, nutrition, massage therapy and traditional chinese medicine.
We love teaching mindful movement and are here to support you in your journey. We offer remote online training from anywhere in the world. Contact us today to get started and learn to move with less pain and greater ease. We look forward to partnering with you and answering your movement questions and/or concerns.
Assumption of the Risk: By attempting any of the exercises, you do so at your own risk. We make no representations, guarantees or warranties that the information or exercises on this blog are appropriate for you or will result in improvements of your medical condition or function.
Not medical advice or physical therapy. This content is intended to provide information and instructions on general exercises that may help increase strength, mobility, and function for specific areas of the body. It is not intended to be a substitute for obtaining a medical diagnosis or medical or physical therapy advice from a qualified licensed provider. You should seek medical advice from a qualified physician or physical therapist before trying any of the exercises or self-treatment suggestions on this blog, particularly if your pain is from a traumatic injury or event.