Simple Ways to Manage Your Pandemic-Induced Stress and Anxiety

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by Justin Bennett

If you’re feeling more stressed or anxious than usual, the coronavirus outbreak is likely to blame. However, incorporating things like yoga, meditation, and physical activity into your day could help to keep your stress and anxiety levels in check — especially in the age of COVID-19. To learn about the different things you can do to alleviate some of the pandemic-related stress and anxiety you’re experiencing, read on! 

Simple Conveniences That Make Life Less Stressful

A few simple changes to your everyday routine can help to reduce stress and make each day feel much more manageable. 

  • Use grocery delivery services to eliminate the need to visit grocery stores during the pandemic.  

  • Slow-cook your meals to spend less time prepping and cooking dinner at the end of a long day. 

  • Stock your kitchen with everything you’ll need to follow an all-pantry meal plan when you’re running low on perishables. 

Reduce Stress and Anxiety from the Comfort of Your Home

To manage your coronavirus-induced stress and anxiety, try incorporating some of the following strategies into your everyday life. 

  • Regular aerobic activity reduces stress and boosts your physical, mental, and emotional health.

  • Learn how to design the perfect meditation room to help you to unwind and relax after a busy day. 

  • Add a few stress-relieving yoga poses into your daily routine. 

Additional Resources

If you’re looking for some other ways to manage your coronavirus-induced stress and anxiety, these resources can help. 

The pandemic has been a physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging time for many of us, but these tips and resources can help us to manage some of the stress and anxiety we’re experiencing. Plus, many of these tips can be incorporated into our everyday routines without taking up too much of our time and energy — which is especially important when we’re busy working from home, caring for our families, and adjusting to life in the age of the coronavirus. 

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