7 positive lockdown activities to practice as a family

Source: The Indian Express

A lot has been always talked about and written of mandatory limitations that are imposed, in order to control the spread of the coronavirus, but unfortunately not a lot of importance has been given to the mental crisis caused by this virus, which today is overriding everyone’s emotions, be it of kids or elders. According to the latest report issued by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, mental issues like stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia, denial, anger and fear have been reported globally.

Apart from individual sufferings, Covid-19 has also placed a heavy burden on families, with parents who are still not settled with navigating their work-life balance and kids unable to gear up with virtual learning.

Maintaining a balance can be difficult but it’s not impossible. Families, by coming together, can open many routes of positive thinking and make changes that suit their lifestyle at this given time. Here are some positive activities that families can practice during a lockdown to stay sane.

1.    Exercise
2.    Have a family screen time
3.    Follow a routine
4.    Encourage everyone to participate in household activities
5.    Facetime
6.    Have some me-time
7.    Practice gratitude
 

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