Changed youth lifestyle in the time of COVID-19
Do you want to be a zombie when you can always find something exciting in your life? Certainly, you do not. Unfortunately, most of the students staying at home are getting exhausted since they cannot find anything exciting to do. However, this tiring time can completely be transformed into productivity to keep sound physical and mental health.
"Health is wealth" is the most celebrated adage. Therefore, it is an absolute necessity to put some effort into keeping oneself fit. You can start your day by measuring the vital signs of your elders e.g. blood pressure, blood sugar, or body temperature at home. A cup of tea in the morning with your parents can give you a fresh start. You may follow recipes and make yourself a cup of tea using turmeric, ginger, cardamom, honey, lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves etc. Turmeric has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that will help you to fight against viruses by enhancing your immunity. Ginger, high in gingerol, helps you to fight against flu and reduces the risks for infection.
After taking your morning tea you can practice some yoga, eat a healthy breakfast rich in nutrients, and have some seasonal fruits. Then you may go to study since you are truly stressed over your tests getting started. It is alright, do not get overemphasised. Later, you can go back to your hobbies that you have put aside for a while. Maybe, once you used to do a lot of sketches, cooking up your favorite recipes, pot planting or gardening, read books or compose journals etc. You can again begin doing the things from which you infer pleasure. These activities will improve your psychological wellness and remove boredom.
Moreover, chitchatting with family, spending time with siblings, playing indoor games and watching movies with your family members can also give you alleviation from stress, as well as make your time at home enjoyable. However, do not forget your friends during this quarantine. They play an important role in your life as well. Attend your online classes and have video chats with your friends regularly, but do not waste your sleep at night by using excessive social media or the internet.
A sound and complete night's sleep helps to relax, strengthen muscles, drop blood pressure and body temperature. Therefore, maintain a healthy sleep schedule for your well-being. You can add all these tasks and ensure a healthy routine adding diversities in your life during your stay-at-home life.
The writer is a medical student from Cumilla Medical College, Bangladesh.
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