Things to Try

Stay on Schedule:

• Give what your doing your undivided attention

• Create realistic deadlines

• Build in breaks throughout the day

• Train your brain to avoid distractions

• Make a daily schedule and check it periodically to ensure your on schedule

• Schedule your most difficult tasks when you are most alert

• Schedule work and play in separate areas if possible

Get enough sleep:

• Go to sleep at the same time each night and set alarm for same time each morning

• Avoid naps after 3pm

• Stay away from caffeine late in the day

• Avoid nicotine completely

• Get exercise but not 2-3 hours before bedtime

Stay Hydrated and Healthy:

• Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water

• Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible

• Carry a reusable water bottle to make it easier to measure water intake

• Keeps fruits and veggies cut up and available so they are easier to grab instead of chips or cookies

Boost your Physical Health while having fun:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj2IubFfEqY&t=13s

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DZktowZo_k

• Try some Yoga

• Go for a walk around your house, block, yard

• Sit in the sun and listen to your favorite music

• Play with your pet

Boost your Mental Health:

• https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720#meditations

https://themindfulnessapp.com/

• https://www.stopbreathethink.com/

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417

Have Fun and Try Something New:

• Crank up some tunes

• Dance like nobody's watching

• Breathe, Know this too shall pass

• Play a new game / invent a new game

• Read a new book or better yet a favorite book

• Sing your favorite song like you were on AMERICAN IDOL

• Build a Fort

• Look up jokes

• Catch up on your favorite shows