How To Ditch Unhealthy Pandemic Habits
How To Ditch Unhealthy Pandemic Habits
How To Ditch , Unhealthy Pandemic Habits.
NPR reports that as we're two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us require a reboot.
As the onset of the coronavirus led to restrictions on everyday life, many unhealthy habits began to rise in popularity.
As the onset of the coronavirus led to restrictions on everyday life, many unhealthy habits began to rise in popularity.
In March 2020, the sales of alcohol exploded, physical activity waned, and stressed to no end, many of us turned to "comfort eating.".
In March 2020, the sales of alcohol exploded, physical activity waned, and stressed to no end, many of us turned to "comfort eating.".
So, did your coping strategies turn into unhealthy habits?.
If so, here are some helpful hints on how to break your unhealthy pandemic habits:.
Make a Schedule.
I often advise my patients to calendarize their workouts or their physical activity to make sure it's something they know they're actually going to do.
, Dr. Gregory Marcus, MD-MAS, UCSF, via NPR.
I often advise my patients to calendarize their workouts or their physical activity to make sure it's something they know they're actually going to do.
, Dr. Gregory Marcus, MD-MAS, UCSF, via NPR.
Just as you wouldn't skip a work meeting or doctor's appointment, putting time on your calendar to walk, run or go to the gym, can help you stick with it.
, Dr. Gregory Marcus, MD-MAS, UCSF, via NPR.
Realistic Goals.
Experts say make realistic goals and work on them a little each day.
When we have bite-sized goals, we're more likely to achieve them.
, Katy Milkman, author of 'How to Change,' via NPR.
Have Fun.
Health experts say to lighten the mood while you work out and try to enjoy yourself.
Put on some television, ask a friend to share a walk — anything to make being active more fun.
Put on some television, ask a friend to share a walk — anything to make being active more fun.
If you don't enjoy the pursuit of the goal, you won't persist.
, Katy Milkman, author of 'How to Change,' via NPR