Lockdown - The inside life (Chapter 2)

Lockdown - The inside life (Chapter 2)

I am writing in to the continuation of last segment Chapter 1 of inside life during lockdown.
In this chapter vitality of challenges faced and their optimum resolution is being discussed :-

The pressures and challenges caused by the ongoing coronavirus lockdown may leave many of us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.

The Action for Happiness movement is proposing that people observe a “daily pause” amid the crisis to help look after their mental health.

Lockdown - The inside life (Chapter 2)

Supported by historian Sir Anthony Seldon, co-founder of Action for Happiness, the concept would see participants spend two minutes each day to breathe, relax and reflect.

He said: “We need to be humans being, not humans doing. At this vexed time, it is vital that we look after our mental health.”

Everyone is different and will find their own way to cope, but here are a few more ideas Action for Happiness suggests that could help you care for yourself:

1. Provide help for others
There is a long list of organisations and groups of people who need supporting during this pandemic. If you are able to, giving your time to support others or donating to a charity might give you a boost.
Action for Happiness says: “Doing things for others makes us feel good and activates the reward centre in the brain.”

2. Connecting with family and friends
Video calls can be a great way to help you stay in touch with your near and dear ones

“Our connections to others help us feel like we belong and support our mental health, this matters now more than ever,” says Action for Happiness.
While lockdown means we are cut off from family and friends, technology can help you stay in touch.
Scheduling a phone or video call will give you something to look forward to and hopefully make you feel less isolated.

Lockdown - The inside life (Chapter 2)

3. Exercising
Make sure you make the most of the once-a-day exercise permitted under lockdown rules
Under the lockdown rules, everyone is still allowed to go outside for one exercise session each day.
Action for Happiness encourages people to take advantage of this daily opportunity to ensure your physical health supports your mental health.

4. Taking a pause
Under the “daily pause” concept, everyone is asked to spend two minutes, at 8am, focusing on breathing – inhaling for three seconds and then letting breath out for five seconds.
The aim is to help people be in the present and benefit from a few moments’ peace.
Sir Anthony said: “Taking just two minutes out of the day for a moment of mindfulness can help to set us on the right path for the day. We need to learn to be calm to deal with the tumult that surrounds us.”
If you are not able to take a pause at 8am, you are encouraged to find a couple of minutes at some point in the day to do the mindfulness exercise.

5. Trying new things
“Learning helps us stay curious, it also boosts our sense of accomplishment and self-confidence,” says Action for Happiness.
One positive from the lockdown is the innumerable ways that people have filled the long isolation hours.
This includes baking experiments, learning instruments, writing quizzes for friends and practising new languages.
Why not have a browse online and see what skills you can develop?

6. Setting yourself some goals
Action for Happiness says: “Have goals to look forward to, even if it’s a simple to do list each day, ticking off the things you have achieved will give you happiness.

Lockdown - The inside life (Chapter 2)

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