If youâre like me and thrive under routine, you might be struggling right now. I havenât left my house for a bit now, and I can tell itâs starting to take a toll on me. Hereâs a list of the steps I will try to take. Hopefully, it might help you too. (Disclaimer: some of these activities might not work for you. That is ok!)
Get dressed as if you are going somewhere. It doesnât have to be anything fancy, just something aside from the same pjs youâve been wearing all week.
To expand on this, wear your glasses/contacts and watch.
Have regular meals. 3 a day (or 2 if youâre not a breakfast person). If possible, have something of substance.
Drink water! Set a goal for how much you will consume every day.
Set goals for the day. You might even want to make a rough schedule with some timelines.
Have an idea of when you will get up/go to sleep every day. This might require setting an alarm.
Take your meds, brush your teeth, and wash your face.
Set some limits for your screentime.
Journal. This can help you keep in touch with reality. It will also serve as a good record of these events once it has all passed.
Use this time to pursue something creative! You can even try something outside of your usual outlet.
If you can, get out of your house. You donât have to go anywhere (and thatâs probably not recommended). Just spend a moment outside.
If thatâs not an option, try not to keep yourself confined to one room.
Keep in touch with those important to you.
Finally, if you are struggling, please reach out!
Feel free to add your own suggestions to this.