How to Create a Quarantine Routine

What a perfect time to be extremely lazy! I hope you are able to do exactly that. Resting is simply enough. However some people’s mental health depend on routine. Studies do prove that having a routine that connects you to a purpose and provides direction, is beneficial for mental health.

The goal is to establish structure, predictability and a sense of purpose. This helps to fight away worsening depressive and anxiety symptoms. Take some time to organize and plan your days so that you develop a rhythm that feels good to you. This will look different for everyone. Here’s an example of what your quarantine routine may look like:

• Wake up – try to wake up at your usual time and do a full morning routine
• Cater to your soul – meditate, read, listen to a podcast, journal
• Move your body – here’s some of my favorite at-home workouts
• Do something productive – catch up on homework, do a puzzle, tend to your normal work duties from home, goal setting/planning
• Lunch – set aside time to sit down and eat
• Go outside – sunshine does amazing things for our mental health
• Do something productive – resume back to some productivity in whatever way that means
• Do something fun – something you always wish you had more time to do that you now can do!
• Dinner – maybe even cook a real meal!
• Prepare for bed – just like waking up, try to keep your sleep schedule semi-regular