How A Daily Routine Can Help You At This Time

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected people in different ways – in their symptoms if they catch it, as well as socially and economically. However, something that almost everyone can relate to is the disruption to daily life due to COVID restrictions and lockdowns, often applied at short notice.

This can lead to worry and anxiety stemming from feeling a loss of control. Plans have been made and then rearranged once, twice or thrice before being cancelled altogether. Businesses have furloughed employees, un-furloughed them or started redundancy consultation, only to find out that the furlough scheme has been resurrected and will last until the end of March next year.

The nature of a pandemic is that things change, sometimes daily, to protect health and the economy. That said, continued disruption to daily life can take a toll on mental health and well-being.

Finding routine amongst the chaos can help you, and those working in your business, to stay focused on important tasks. It will also help keep stress to a minimum.

How routine helps with Mental Health

Routine, however small, can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being. It can prevent the mind from anxiously racing by keeping it occupied and focused.

That’s not to say that you need to be busy all of the time. A well-balanced routine will include regular breaks to allow a reset and avoid burnout.

Finding a routine that works can help with time management and task completion, whether it’s for work or home life. Otherwise, procrastination can lead to tasks piling up. A seemingly unachievable task list can cause stress during an already difficult time.

There are physical health benefits that can be gained through routine too. Daily exercise and a disciplined sleeping schedule are known to both boost health and well-being.