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How To Quarantine And Depression

I have been in quarantine for a week now because I am most likely covid positive. I’ve also suffer from depression since I was seven. One gets along too well with the other, I can promise you that.

Since I’m certainly not the only one, where the one is bumping into the other, I thought I’ll tell you how I try to deal with it:

1. I make a todo list for every day and try to work through it.

2. I try to maintain a personal structure so that I cannot sink into a depression hole.

3. I do 15-30 minutes of exercise every day so that I can move my body, start the circulation a little and maintain a positive body feeling.

4. I shower afterwards. Showering helps me a lot.

5. I spontaneously started looking for new indoor hobbies. I’m crocheting now. I try to keep myself busy so that I can’t spend too much time with my black dog.

6. I’m looking for contact. I talk a lot on the phone, Skype, work from home, sit down with my roommates in the evenings.

7. I cook as freshly as possible, even if it is very appealing to run a junk food quarantine.

It’s going to be a tough time. Nobody says it is not. I know how privileged I am right now, with an apartment, secured income and outside the risk group. I do what I can to ensure that other people are not in danger. That is just the priority. And after that, I try to be able to go out again someday, without being in a big depression episode if possible.

Stay at home if you can, you protect the helpers and the risk group. Together we can do that. Stay safe. <3

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Hello followers.

I hope you are all doing well during this time of quarantining. I just want to remind you all to please remember to take care of yourselves. It is very easy to get down about all the deadlines, due dates, the disturbance of your normal day-to-day life, and the uncertainty of what tomorrow may bring. You are your greatest asset. You have to make sure that you are alright. Once you take care of your mind, spirit, and body, the rest will follow as well. Take a deep breath. You have made it so far. Don’t stop now.

No such thing is a life that’s better than yours. Your life is just as precious as everyone else’s. DON’T FORGET IT.

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So you’re at home, and your daily routine is just all over the place. Follow my super easy steps for bringing a flexible structure to your days!  🥰  🌻 🌞

Take your notebook.  📔 📔

List the MANDATORY things, the things you must get done. I categorize them into three types: 1. External must do-s: your job, your online classes, appointments, study sessions, etc. 2. Basic needs: cooking, groceries, cleaning, skin care, taking care of your pet, etc. 3. Internal must do-s: your old habits that you wanna keep up with, like working out, journaling, painting, baking, basically, your HOBBIES! (Yes, ideally the external to do-s are internal as well, but the main difference is that there’s an external control that you have a responsibility for: your boss, clients, teachers, etc., you don’t answer only for yourself.)

Think in a span of a week, not in a span of a day! Obviously there are many things you don’t have to do every single day, but a weekly frequency is still significant to build it into your routine.

DON’T START YOUR SCHEDULE WITH NEW HABITS! You want to build up a strong base with tasks you currently have and you want to keep up!

Rate each task based on how important it’s for you that you get them done. (Many people use 2 dimensions to rate their to do-s: important and urgent, but that doesn’t really work for me. If it does for you, go at it!!)

Think about when you’re the most active, awake, EFFECTIVE! One way to figure this out is think about when you’re the most likely to start a task. (If you have to laugh, because it sounds ridiculous to start something 2pm, but it doesn’t sounds so bad maybe 10am or 8pm, then it means, 2pm is your rock bottom, that’s where you’re the least effective.)

If you want, you can draw a simple chart like this, if it helps you to visualize  📈 📈

YOURS WILL BE COMPLETELY DIEFFERENT, AND THAT IS PERFECT!  🥰

Start with placing the things you can’t move (which is yellow in this chart, my online classes).

Follow with your morning and nighttime routine.

Mark the times of the day you can’t get anything started (it’s the blue for me in the chart).

Try and fill the smaller breaks with quick, and significantly important tasks (like my 1 hour 15 minutes break between 2 classes, I use it to eat, and to tidy up, do laundry, etc.)

Fill the rest of the gaps with the most important tasks first. Ask yourself: how much of my effectiveness does this task require? (like cooking is quite important for me, but it doesn’t require my effectiveness, I can do it in the evening as a relaxing program, so I don’t have to place this in my peak hour).

Before you take on any new goals, try to stick to this base of your schedule. Especially now, when there’s so much pressure to use this situation to be overly productive, ignoring the fact that what we experience is a collective trauma. Yes, it is great to accomplish goals! But in a time like this, just let yourself be first.

Be flexible. If you couldn’t stick to your routine, don’t beat yourself up, your day and your week is still not ruined. YOU GOT THIS!

If you like to learn more about this topic, why it’s so important that we have an established routine, please click here and watch my video! HAVE A GREAT DAY  🥰 🥰 🌻 🌞

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The glorification of an unhealthy work/life balance is robbing us of ouf time. ⏰

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it feels weird that a lot of us subscribe to this idea that there is actually an ultimate definite goal for who we want to be?? the concept that once we get to that point, we’ll stay that way forever and never change again!!? but the truth is??? we’re always changing, whether we realise it/are consciously doing it or not. you meet new people, go to new places, learn new information, listen to new bands, make new memories that you don’t even realise are the ones you’ll love the most - all of these things will inevitably shape and change you throughout your entire life. there isn’t any true ‘destination’, you’re constantly evolving. but that doesn’t mean you can’t be who you want, you’ll just realise along the way that there’s new things you want to be too!!

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Consider this: Taking care of yourself is like cleaning up your room; it is not enough to clean your room once. Eventually, dust will sit on your furniture again, your floor will be dirty, clothes will pile up in one corner and other things might pile up in the other corner. If you neglect your room because you are too busy, it will get messier and you will not feel comfortable. After a while you will come to a point where you need to tidy again, because the sight is just too unbearable and you just feel too uncomfortable. But if you clean your room every week and take some time out of the day to organise and put away your things, your room will always feel nice and you will always feel comfortable. Now, your room equals your mental health; if you neglect it too long, you will feel drained and uncomfortable at one point. You will be pushed to take care of yourself, to recharge your batteries, in order to function again. But if you keep neglecting yourself, you will never feel a 100% okay. So, what you need to do is take time every week for self-care. In order to avoid a mental breakdown, it is necessary to check in with yourself every week. Do not let your emotions pile up to the point where you just do not feel okay anymore. Take care of yourself, my love, for you deserve it so much.

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I am enough. Sit with that thought, truly consider it and what that means. It’s a simple enough phrase and it can be easy to skim past it and not truly realise whether or not you truly believe it.

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Your existence is not insignificant, my love. Just because you may not have found your passion yet, it does not mean you have no purpose. Just because all you can manage to do at the moment is getting through a day without breaking down, it does not mean you are wasting your time. Just because you are not doing big things to change the world, it does not mean you are a bad person. You do not need to achieve big things to have meaning in this world, my love. You may feel as if you do not make a difference but trust me, you do. There are so many little things about you that make this world a better place. Your smile can make someone reconsider their choice to give up, your words can make someone finally feel happy again, your gestures can make someone believe in the good again. Even if you feel like you are just a tiny little light on this planet, you are actually the sun to so many people. Your existence matters. You are significant.

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Self Quarantine Activities 🌿✨🕊

•clean your makeup brushes- during this time give some love to your skin and go makeup free! Sanitize all your brushes/sponges and organize your beauty setup

•marie kondo your whole house- go through every closet, every drawer, every room and throw out what you don’t need anymore! Very soothing and you’re minimizing your items. Consider even donating these things to a loval shelter!!

•pick up a new hobby- learn how to do that hobby that you’ve always been fascinated by whether it’s crocheting, sewing, drawing, playing an instrument, or starting a puzzle; now is the best time

•begin at home exercising- there is an abundance of tutorials on youtube for just about anything, including exercising! Practice some yoga or in home cardio. Do some pushups and squats, do some burpees and sit-ups, dance even! It’s important to remain physically active while you are being cooped up in home

•start a journal- find an old notebook and create a journal! For me, I really love bujo journals. Track your sleep schedule, your acts of kindness, movies you’ve watched, your mood, anything really! I’ve found so many cute DIY template pages on Pinterest of journaling ideas. I add lots of detail and it passes time while being very cathartic

•read- for many people, the #1 reason why they don’t read is because they have no time. Now, there’s plenty of time! Pick up a new book or an old book and dive in. I like to take notes of what I’m reading to find a deeper meaning of the story, and then research about those themes. You don’t have to do all that, but certainly crack open a book and lose yourself between the words

•have a spa day- take a nice bath, light some candles, grab a drink, play some music and relax. Maybe exfoliate or give yourself a pedicure. Wear a cute robe and slippers and simply unwind

•watch a movie w a friend- if you miss your friends or SO, and wish you could just be with them and watch your favorite movie together, Google Chrome has an extension where you and another person can watch the same Netflix show together at the same time. It also comes w a chatrokm where you can share your live reactions to the program. Here is a tutorial on how to access this:

•write letters- write a letter to a friend, a family member, an old friend, an enemy, your SO, your past self, your pet, anyone or anything really. Just write something that you’d like them to know. It’s up to you whether or not to send these but I find it to be rather enjoyable bc I’m clearing my mind and getting things off my chest.

•make a silly video- do a dance, do an impression, create a skit, or give your take on something and video tape it! Send it to friends or upload it to a platform like TikTok or YouTube. Just have fun!

•rearrange your room- move your furniture around and create a new blueprint for your room! It’s something new and it can be time consuming.

This is all the activities I have that I think will cure your boredom and are also beneficial to your health! Please be safe and wash your hands. If you HAVE to go into public, bring a hand sanitizer or wear latex gloves. Please practice social isolation and be smart and safe!

🌿✨🕊

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i don’t know who needs to hear this right now but:

just because people younger than you are accomplishing amazing things, doesn’t mean that you should invalidate your own accomplishments. no matter your age, you are spectacular. you deserve recognition for your achievements. i am so proud of you.

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🌿✨🥧☕️✍🏻things to do while isolated. ✍🏻☕️🥧✨🌿

clean. take the time to tidy and scrub your home, and get to those things you’ve been neglecting (like the floor. or is that just me?)

self care. make a face/hair mask, drink something you enjoy, paint your nails, do a puzzle, etc. just take some time for yourself.

try a new recipe. use up ingredients close to expiry to avoid waste!

start a project. build that birdhouse you’ve been thinking about, or start that big painting you didn’t have time for previously. learn to play a new song.

exercise. youtube is your friend for bodyweight fitness, yoga, and workout routines. or just dance your heart out.

make a change. wanting to start rising earlier or cutting back in caffeine? perfect time to readjust and reevaluate your structure.

reconnect. skype that old friend you’ve been thinking about. send some memes to your mutuals online. do those ask games and challenges.

learn. make progress on a language or teach yourself how to code. listen to insightful audiobooks and stimulate your brain.

stay safe, smart, and hygienic!

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You can still be the person you want to be, my love. Mistakes, setbacks and bad days do not erase your progress. No matter how tough life might seem at the moment, remember that you are still rising despite the weight. Bad days do not make you a bad person. Accept them as they come, let yourself feel and then learn from them. A difficult time does not take away your growth - difficult times actually help you become the person you are meant to be. You are doing such a great job.

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Your productivity does not define your worth. Although we live in a world that literally demands of you to have plans and be active all day long, it is absolutely okay if your to-do list is empty. It is completely okay if you experience days, weeks or even months that are not immensely exciting and filled with a lot of action. You are not lazy, nor does it mean that you do not have any friends. Sometimes we just need to take it slow. There will be enough busy, thrilling and even stressful times in your life - once in a while we just need a period of absolute stillness, so that we can really focus on who we are, what we want and who we want to be. So, instead of beating yourself up for ‘only’ staying at home, reading, watching TV series, cuddling your pets, spending time with family, taking naps, listening to music or leaving the house only if it is necessary, try to be thankful for the quiet times instead. For these times, though they may not seem to be the most amazing times of your life, can actually be the most meaningful. You are not wasting time, you are not boring and you are not lazy, my love because this time will provide the energy you will need to conquer the busier days - this time will make you so much stronger, even if you do not believe it.

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If you did not eat well today, at least you put something into your body. If you spent the entire day on your phone, at least you did not isolate yourself completely. If you only talked to one person today, at least you socialised a little. If you did not have the energy to get out of bed, at least you woke up, at least you breathed and made it through the day. You can be so very proud of yourself, my love. Stop hating yourself for not succeeding. And start giving yourself credit for trying. For trying so hard. Every single day. You are amazing.

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sometimes you’re not ready for certain things. maybe you’ll take longer than others. and that’s okay. we all grow at different speeds!