![]() ![]() Regular mediation teaches the amygdala (our threat and danger detector) to not react so quickly or so often. If we have done mediation before, now is a great time to get back to it. If you're new to mediation, just taking time to notice how it feels sitting on a chair, or feeling the washing up liquid on our hands as we do the dishes – this is mindfulness mediation in action. Moving your body helps everything, whether it's a short workout in your front room, a lunchtime walk outside, yoga, dance – whatever works best for you. It will help provide a sense of structure and normality. Write down your daily to-dos and create a routine of some sort, even if it’s as bonkers as: '10am – make a cup of tea 1.30pm – make soup 5pm – watch Netflix after work'. Is there anyone in your street who needs shopping delivered for them? Sometimes, stepping outside of our comfort zone and our now 'cabin fever zone' to help another person can help us, too. It might help to try doing something for someone else. It might be a big purpose, it might be a small purpose – it doesn’t matter. Look for purposeįind a sense of purpose even if it’s a small one and even if it feels a bit silly to you. Even introverts need a certain level of human connection to prevent the dorsal vagal from taking over. Our head might be telling us we don't need to make the effort, but our system will thank us afterwards and we will feel a bit better. I cannot emphasise enough our need for connection as humans. Stretching both arms really high above the head with the hands clasped together, feeling the stretch of our entire torso, and then releasing.īy Lottie Winter Plan a socially-distanced walk with a friend Laughing (try searching laughter yoga on YouTube, or check out GLAMOUR's pick of the best comedies!)Ĭonnecting through the eyes (schedule in regular FaceTimes with loved ones). To do this, try any or all of the following:Īny diaphragm activation, such as singing or breathing (breathe in for 4, breathe out for more – anything longer than the count of the inhale). Help activate that ventral vagal nerve we spoke about earlier, and thus move away from the dorsal vagal. Running is good if you’re a runner, but no need to put pressure on yourself to start running if you're not. Getting out of the house for a walk really helps to process our emotions from the day, and if we process them rather than leaving them stagnant in our bodies, we will feel better. Here are Lucinda's top tips for tackling cabin fever: Seriously, go for that walk
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