Chaos, COVID-19, and quarantine have turned our worlds upside down. Even the most disciplined individuals have found keeping a healthy routine challenging during the pandemic.

A wellness routine is precisely whats needed to induce calm and manage stress caused by unpredictability and uncontrollability, said researchers at Tel Aviv University.

Stress can be deadly. According to the American Psychological Association, stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. More than 75%of physicians office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints.

According to Wallet Joy, taking care of yourself is key to reducing stress. Practicing self-care might be more important now more than ever to preserve your mental and physical well-being. The counselors at North Carolina State University define self-care as an approach to living that incorporates behaviors that refresh you, replenish your personal motivation and help you grow as a person.

According to CNN, engaging in a healthy daily routine benefits both mental and physical health while boosting immunity.

We need an internal structure because our lives have become totally unstructured, Robin Foroutan, a New York-based integrative medicine dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told CNN. Starting your day with the same routine each morning can bring steadiness and calm to the rest of the day.

Here are some tips:

Self-care also includes engaging in pleasurable activities and hobbies such as knitting, taking a warm bubble bath, taking a tea break or other stress relievers, according to CNN.

Make stress relievers like enjoyable activities non-negotiable right now, Cardwell said. Schedule these stress relievers into your day just like mealtimes and other obligations.

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