04 Nov 😳Getting frustrated with having the kids at home while trying to get your usual home duties done
😓Finding working from home while the children are all home too challenging
In the current climate of uncertainty and tension, where usual routines are disrupted and families are forced into staying home for prolonged periods, it’s no surprise that there are increased episodes of frustrations 😖and conflict. So it’s a great time to be reminded that “In family life, love ❤️is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”
Perhaps easier said than done, when stuck indoors within small apartment units. So here’s some tips to stay sane and happy while in isolation:
1. Structure your day🗓
Having a set schedule for meal times and a set bedtime can help you and the children to stay on track. Planning out activities and setting goals can also help keep you and the children motivated with work time and family time, so everyone has set tasks to complete in specific times which will reduce stress and overwhelm.
2. Exercise 🤸♂️
Exercise can counteract the negative effects of confinement. More generally, 20 minutes of exercise a day can also help lift your mood 😄via the release of endorphins, as well as reducing feelings of tension. So it may be time to dust off that exercise DVD or download a new exercise app.
3. Avoid Conflict🙅♂️
A great strategy to reduce conflict is to have some time away from each other. If you start to feel that a situation is likely to escalate, it is a good idea to take at least a 15-minute timeout⏱. Sit in separate rooms and let everyone calm down. Normally after 15 minutes, the reason for the argument does not seem as important.
It’s not uncommon that while in self isolation, sleep patterns gets disrupted and if you are experiencing pain 😖or injury, this can exacerbate the tensions and stress felt while confined in a small environment. If this sounds like you, reach out to My Favourite Physio 📱on (02) 9790 4233 to speak to one of our Expert Physiotherapists 🤓today. We love to help you get back to pain free living!
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