Tips for staying mentally healthy during Safe at Home time
Residents on 19th Street in Hermosa Beach turned to chalk art during their Shelter at Home time. Photo “How are you?” Many of us uttered this phrase casually in the pre-coronavirus era – to our coworkers on our way to the coffee pot, to the checker at the grocery store, to an acquaintance on the street. But now, more than ever, it’s time to take a pause to reflect on how are you, really? Here are some tips to maintain your mental health while you’re following L.A. County’s Safer at Home order: Keep a regular schedule: While the allure of conference calls in your pajamas and late-night Netflix binges might seem appealing, there are legions of WFH veterans who swear by consistency and routine for productivity and stability. This includes adequate sleep – a big booster of immunity, too. Identify a personal mantra: Maybe Mick Jagger said it best: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need.” Or perhaps you prefer to “keep calm and carry on.” Or follow the advice of Angela Lansbury, who said it’s “Better to be busy than to be busy worrying.” No matter what, know that “this too, shall pass.” Revisit that list of “someday” projects: You don’t need…
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