b"| SELF CARE GUIDEdemic also tends to take two views, Houtanoptions.are supporting local businesses by ordering observes. There are those who view exerciseClimbing household staircases while lis- in, chose foods you would not typically cook as a mandatory part of lifestyle, and otherstening to music and improvising bottlesat home to keep a variety of nutrients in your who cant seem to find the motivation, sheof water and cans of food for weightliftingdiet.said. Exercising can be a struggle for manycan be effective. And the traditional squats,She says focusing on eating only when people, especially for healthcare providersjumping-jacks, lunges, and situps can alllegitimately hungry will help to support who are enormously stretched during thebe done at home, she suggests. If you arenutrition and immunity, as will being current pandemic, but any type of move- reward-motivated, come up with a treat atmindful of taking as many steps as possi-ment that can be incorporated into onesthe end of an exercise that will help you getble throughout the day to generally remain day or after work can be a tremendous stressit done, she said. This is a time when wefit. It is easy to underestimate how much reducer. have to really be honest with ourselves onmovement is in a typical day that includes Dedicated movements, even if they arewhat works and doesnt work for each of us. walking to a car or going to a workplace, she extremely subtle in nature can be effective:The term healthy diet has a bit of asaid. This might be a good time to use your going for a walk, doing bicep curls in theunique meaning now today as well, saidphone to count your steps. If you can, walk kitchen, or having a dance party in the livingReguin-Hartman. around your house and use the space avail-room are healthy calorie burns, Houtan said.A diet of lean meats, heavy on fruits andable to you to increase that step count. Find To some extent, stay-at-home can be ben- vegetables, and filled with flavors that makeopportunities to move your feet and move eficial to devoting time to exercise, Reguin- you feel good is the easy answer, Reguin- your body. Stretch and change positions as Hartman advises. There are so many onlineHartman said. But if you are limiting youroften as possible. Be fearlessly authentic, resources to guide home physical activity,exposure to grocery stores, those fresh foodsReguin-Hartman said. Know that there will she continued. Find a short video or guidemight not last you. Consider alternativebe ups and downs, and take care of yourself. that speaks to you. Gyms and yoga studiosways to keep your fruit and veggie intake up,Make sure you are being kind and allowing are providing live-stream and on demandsuch as using canned or frozen items. If youyourself grace.nDoctor of Nursing PracticeDesigned to equip nurseswith advanced skills to leadOnline DNP Programs Leadership offered from You are the future of nursing. highly experienced,world-class facultyPrepares nurses to actively Are you ready? shape and improve patient outcomesStress-free clinical Take your career to the next level with an onlineplacement servicesCCNE-accredited* nursing degree from Baylor University.onlinenursing.baylor.edu/advance*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Designed for RNs withRanked #11 No GRE or GMATprogram at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission an MSN or BSN Best Nursing College required on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.www.elitecme.com |2020| SELF CARE GUIDE 7"