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Staying Active at Home
Remaining conscious of your health while stuck inside.
The past few weeks haven’t been easy for a lot of people. There is a pandemic going on. While now might be the first time in a long time where you actually have free time at home, it does not mean you are responsible for producing anything out of that free time. Some of us have responsibilities we have to care for, others might be experiencing more intense anxiety, and yet others might just feel unmotivated and inspired.
You don’t have to do anything at all right now except for just exist. Just check in with yourself and make sure that you are ok.
But keep in mind that there are certain things that can help you feel comfortable in your own home and your own skin. Such as getting something organised or being active at home — things that you can still do during this pandemic. One of the most important ones is exercising.
Healthy body; healthy mind
Exercising has many positive benefits on both the body and the mind. According to Harvard Medical School, “phsyical activity helps prevent diabetes”, as well as strengthening your heart: “your heart gets trained to beat slower and stronger, so it needs less oxygen to function well”. According to Healthline, “exercise is one of the best strategies for…
