If there’s a silver lining to the coronavirus, it’s that it has simplified our lives. No more commute, no more running around town to socialize… the new normal is just stay at home,and do nothing. And you’d figure that would make us feel more rested, but we’re finding out that sitting around is actually REALLY exhausting.
First of all, there’s no need to feel guilty about being tired after doing nothing.It’s normal.Dr. Diana Gall says “when you’re lacking any sort of physical activity [...] your ability to take in oxygen decreases and you will notice a huge drop in energy levels and motivation.” You’re putting your body through an energy-zapping cycle where the less you do, the more tired you feel, so you do less, and so on.
Want to break the cycle and get some motivation to do the things on your to-do list? It’s pretty simple.Start moving.Strap on your DIY mask and go for a walk, do some yoga, or try making yourself a standing desk while you’re working from home. If pushups and crunches aren’t your scenes, then at least trade in Netflix for a board game, book, or something else to give your brain a workout. Dr. Gall says while “these aren’t exercise-based activities, but they require concentration which should kick any feelings of tiredness and lethargy to the curb.”
- If you want to get serious about raising energy levels, it’s time to get serious about your nutrition as well. Dr. Diana says “making sure you eat plenty of fruit and veg is imperative” right now and recommends “increasing your daily water intake to remain hydrated.” So your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to pause whatever you’re binging, grab yourself a big cup of water, and do some jumping jacks at the fridge.
Source:Metro