Protecting your Mental Health during a Pandemic

By: Nick Jones on 2:34 PM

Traveling might not be safe, but it is not good to leave vacation days behind either. Millennials associate flying with vacation. But it's important to take time off during the pandemic, experts warn, even if you don't go anywhere.

Experts claim regular breaks from work, especially during a pandemic, are important for mental health. Studies also found that the pandemic has prolonged the normal workday by 48 minutes. "The problem was also addressed by experts at the Society for Human Resource Management, saying: "Now that work is home and home is work, workers can not disengage properly, making it difficult for them to unplug and refresh. There is an array of research on the medical advantages of travel and taking time off from work in general, including lowered fatigue, healthier sleep patterns, and a decreased risk of heart failure. Research suggests that "regardless of where they take it," people do not let travel constraints stop their time off.

Today, we’re sharing some tips on how you can protect your mental health amidst a pandemic:

Maintain a routine - In protecting mental wellbeing, everyday routines may play a significant role. It is advised to either retain current habits or build a new one that should feature: go to sleep and wake up every day at similar hours, exercise daily, set aside unique times to work and rest, eat nutritious, consistent meals, and maintain personal hygiene. Adhering to these variables will improve intent and motivation and boost mood and well-being overall.

Stay Active - It has been found that taking part in daily exercise improves not only physical fitness but also mental health. Research has found the periodic physical exercise in all age levels can alleviate anxiety and depression and to be effective in reducing cognitive impairment due to age.

Keep yourself occupied - Keeping busy is the best way to improve your mental health. If you are self-isolating, learning a new talent by growing your sense of mission and improving self-esteem will be a perfect way to increase your emotional well-being.

Ask for help - It is necessary to inquire for psychiatric support if you have an ongoing mental health problem that has been worsened by COVD-19 or maybe you are experiencing new anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Go on a staycation - Seeking chances to get away right now is extremely necessary, at least away from our normal schedules and the possible stressors of day-to-day life. After all, for the past few months, our homes have been working double or even triple duty as offices, daycare centers, colleges, and gyms.

Locally, you can find healing and relaxation resorts in Davao where you can comfortably take a break and prioritize your mental health. Nature and family resorts in Davao such as Malagos Garden offer healing opportunities for families, friends, and even solo travelers who want to be off the grid for a while. To know more about them, just type in Davao tourist attraction and google and their website will easily come up.