This blog is one I did for the MSAA talking about finding things to do during this lockdown. It is easy to get sucked into the seductive siren summons of the TV as monotony turns into inactivity. We need to mix up our activities and avoid watching our bellies grow into an unruly beast.
We need to use every possible way to shield ourselves from the detrimental impacts of boredom. Here are some key ways to armor ourselves from the aggressive onslaught from the apathy of life. It is difficult not to be tempted by the alluring song of the couch and the TV’s hypnotic flicker. The following tips may seem foolish and utterly superfluous but could help you find ways to keep busy and even boost your overall wellness.
When considering things to avoid lethargy, you do not necessarily think of food, but you should. Wait, do not skip this blog, but hear me out! This blog entry is not just a list of things to do to fight the sedentary life though that sort of thing is coming. During this global viral pandemic in which we are immersed, it is essential to be aware of our food intake. We do not want downtime to be a growth spurt for our midsection. Since we are in lockdown at home, it is essential to eat for our activity level, meaning low physical activity equals consume smaller portions.
All of us need to keep our bodies moving. When the stay at home order was set, our worlds shrank to our houses’ size, requiring us to get creative. It is imperative not to sit on the couch and watch television eating bonbons until the order is rescinded. We must dig deep within us and gather all of the motivation we can muster, and fight the urge for a sedentary sabbatical. Walk down the street daily, use soup cans for weights, or even do chair Yoga all, so you will not let the temptation of torpidness win your affection. They are not kidding when they say a body at rest tends to stay at rest as muscle deterioration begins quite rapidly.
Learn the importance of time management during this nothing is going on in life. However, time management means fighting any urge to do nothing and schedule events to avoid life’s emptiness. Plan time so you are not getting bored doing anything and keeping your mind and family entertained. If you have little kids or grandkids, create game time with them to keep all of you busy and other times have time just for you. Use Zoom, Hangouts, or Facebook to video chat with them so you can enjoy games or arts and crafts with them.
To alleviate boredom has always been a pretty paramount practice to help MS patients or anyone. However, now that we are in isolation, we can quickly get on each other’s nerves causing physical difficulties like never before. Remember, there is a symbiotic relationship between family togetherness and personal alone time. To keep our brains active, we need to find and nurture both relationships, like a five-year-old who just skinned their knee.
Think smarter, not harder.
Scott's MS Life 