Mental health activities during COVID

Mental resilience is the ability of a person to successfully adjust to life tasks in the face of social disadvantage or extremely difficult circumstances.Stress can easily build up and negatively influence you — both physically and mentally — whether it's caring for peers (persons with the lived experience of mental health conditions), at-risk family members, a volatile economy, juggling work commitments, homeschooling kids while schools are closed, or simply adjusting to unfamiliar scenarios.These are five steps to manage your mental health when working from home: Create a planned strategy for each day with clear boundaries between your work and personal lives will offer you a sense of routine and normalcy.

Divide your day into little activities and be sure to schedule time for things you enjoy, such as hobbies or exercise, as well as time with your children or pets.

Also, make an effort to obtain enough sleep and consume healthy meals on a regular basis.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week — or a combination of both if you're really determined.

If you get a call, for example, instead of sitting down, stand or walk around.Engage in healthy hobbies.

Spend time on cognitively stimulating hobbies such as reading, playing board games, or solving puzzles.Relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises can also help you manage your mental health.