You are staying home to slow the spread of the virus so that the healthcare system does not get overwhelmed. And the common ways that you may not be taking care of yourself at home are by eating too much, not getting enough exercise, and just letting your overall health slide.
There are other ways that you are ruining your health indoors and let’s go over those right now.
#11 – You Forget To Take Your Shoes Off
When you go out to run an essential errand, you may be coming home and not taking off your shoes right away. You may head straight to the bathroom to wash your hands which you must do. But before you do that, take your shoes off and keep them at the front doormat. if you walk into the house with your shoes from outside, you are tracking in plenty of germs which may or may not include COVID-19.
#10 – You Are Allowing Your Brain To Turn To Jello
You may be binging on Netflix all day which means you are not stimulating your mind, and as your brain cells die off, you are increasing your chances of conditions such as dementia as you age. It is good to wind down and to relax, but you need to stimulate your mind as well. Balance your time with some Netflix and a new online course or an interesting book.
#9 – You Are Shopping Online Too Much
You are bored at home so you will be shopping more which will only not keep putting you in debt the more you do it. However, you will also be increasing your chance of being exposed to Coronavirus through constant deliveries. Just keep that in mind when you shop online.
#8 – You Are Staying Up Late
You are not getting enough natural sunlight as you are indoors often. This is hurting your circadian rhythm and the fact that you are staying up late, likely using screens it keeping your natural melatonin levels low. The blue light from the screens can cause that to happen. Therefore, you will struggle with falling and staying asleep.
#7 – You Nap Too Often
Another reason your circadian rhythm may be messed up is due to the fact that you are napping too much during the day out of boredom. It is good to get a catnap in if you did not have a good night’s sleep previously. However, if you are napping too much out of boredom, you are completely putting your circadian rhythm out of whack which will only cause you more health problems in the long run.
#6 – Limit How Much News You Watch
Watching too much news can be detrimental to your mental health. You can watch the news on what is happening in your local area jus to stay up to date but don’t watch news that is not relevant to you. It will only stress you out. Watch something that has nothing to do with the virus instead of those other times.
#5 – Overeating On Comfort And Processed Foods
You already know that being indoors can easily lead to overeating. But it can also lead to overeating on the wrong types of foods such as ice cream, pizza, chips, and anything that is processed and full of sugar. Not only will it lead to weight gain but it will lead to poor overall health. If you need to snack, fruits and vegetables are the best options.
#4 – You Don’t Get Enough Fresh Air
You are in quarantine but that does not mean you must stay in your house 24/7 unless you have COVID-19. You can go for walks in your neighborhood, go into your backyard, and sit on your porch. You need that fresh air as indoors meaning there is stagnant air circulating and it is not good for your overall health.
#3 – Your Posture Is Worsening
You may be sitting at home in front of your laptop for long hours slouching which can add a lot of stress to your spine. You will end up having back problems the longer you sit slouching or poorly. Sitting poorly can also cause your organs to become cramped which means breathing and digesting will be more difficult.
#2 – Your Connections Are Not Meaningful
You may be texting with others here and there but that does not help you stay connected. You will want to have video chats with those via Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts. You can still have that face to face connection without having to worry about being at risk.
#1 – You Don’t Drink Enough Water
It is easy to forget to drink water when you are at home for so many hours. If you don’t drink enough water, that will lead to dehydration and you may not be aware of it. But if you are feeling thirstier than usual and you are not doing #1 often, then you need more water.
Unfortunately, the only way to stay as safe as possible from the virus is to stay home. You also will not spread it to others, and as you run your essential errands you know what precautions to take. However, it is easy to fall into bad habits as you stay home too much which can be detrimental to your health.
