Need of the hour: Binge- Health and Wellness!

Difficult times have led to the increasing need for coping mechanisms. Everyone reacts to anxious and uncertain times differently and learning to deal with them is a challenging task. Wellness, the overall care for mental and physical well-being is the need of the hour. 

Do I already know how to take care and what to look after? : Check out this way! 

The constant urge to check current facts about Corona Virus and stay updated with the news has been one of the major reasons for anxiety disorders. Another sign of unusual anxiety is feeling guilty and thinking about the past over and over again. Binge eating, feeling distracted, and experiencing sudden insomnia are other important factors that suggest you need to take care of your mental health.

Surveys speak and suggest: Recent surveys discussing the damages done to physical and mental well-being include 61% of Indians faced with Mental health problems in the lockdown. Anxiety and Uncertainty are growing phenomenon among young minds. Job cuts and financial constraints have added to the pressure.

Health: The bigger picture 

Health is a broad perspective. It is not just about mental health. Health compromises a physically fit body as well. Not only has the pandemic affected the minds of individuals but also has affected bodily functioning which damages the physically fit body. Body positivity is a big spectrum. Being happy in your own skin and enjoying the way you look is also very important. The pandemic has allowed us to see some drastic weight change or weight gain transformations. This has only made us compare and differentiate ourselves from others. Now we are in the vicious cycle of comparison. We have also been conditioned to positivity during these times that has converted to toxicity.

Here are some effective options to do what's best for you to Binge- Health! 

● Keep in touch with friends and family- Video calling options have allowed us to talk to our near and dear ones. Speak to your friends and discuss your day. 

● Reduce your screen time- Constantly scrolling on social networking sites endlessly will allow you to compare your lives to others. Instead, take up an online course that you're interested in and invest this time to up-skill.

● Exercise- For your mental well-being spend time on the terrace, meditate and engage in physical activity for health benefits. Take care of your daily food consumption and remain active.

● The importance of a routine- Set up a schedule, start ticking things to do off a to-do list. This way you will constantly be engaged in activities spread across the day which will keep your mind and body active.

● Importance of water and sleep- Have the correct amount of water, and a fixed sleeping schedule so that you’re mentally sound. An erratic sleep schedule distorts your day and you feel lazy and inactive. 

During these times, wellness is an under-rated term. People have started considering these small aspects of their daily schedule to bring about a positive and durable change to their lifestyle. For a brighter, better, and bigger tomorrow- choose health and decide on a wellness regime that works for you! 

 - Priya Bhagwani (Team SYNC Snippets)