Healthy Things to Do at Home

As households around the world find themselves stuck at home, many of us are having to discover new ways to cope and beat boredom. Spring in Canada is usually an awakening, active time, but lately we find our lifestyles looking more like they do in mid-Winter.

Some Herbal Magic program members recently shared ways that they're passing the time. Their suggestions for things to do at home fell into a few main themes: indoor activities, getting exercise, food preparation, maintaining routine, and just staying mentally balanced.

How many of these have you tried?

Exercise & Activities

Walking every day

Taking online exercise classes

Spring cleaning around the house

Writing daily in a journal (fun to read in future years)

DIY at-home crafts

Sewing, knitting, and crocheting

Writing emails to distant family members

Picking up new hobbies

Gardening and getting the yard back in shape

Food & Cooking

Cooking comfort foods and old favourites

Organizing the kitchen pantry and cupboards

Preparing fresh, healthy snacks

Baking and substituting with healthier ingredients

Trying a meal-prep delivery service and learning about new foods

Buying the weekly groceries at neighbourhood stores instead of lining up at the big chain grocers

Work & School Routines

Taking online courses in an interesting subject

Keeping the same general workplace schedule at home

Creating an at home school plan for kids

Keeping a water bottle at your desk (or far away —making you g et up and move)

Mental Health & Relaxation

Avoiding watching too much of the news

Taking mental breaks from work or studying as needed (ten deep breaths, meditation, etc.)

Keeping in contact with family and friends through phone or video calls

Making a plan every morning to provide some structure (list activities for the day, list neglected projects for around the house, and involve the whole family)

Our clients always say that having someone, such as their Herbal Magic coach, to speak with keeps them accountable and on track with their weight loss progress. One said that if she was not on program right now, that she would likely be relying too heavily on eating to feel comfort and ease in these times.

We hope that you, your friends and loved ones are staying safe and healthy.

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