How to Stay Occupied during this Stressful Time

How to stay occupied during this stressful time

The new normal is a stressful time, especially when you’re cooped up inside. Finding constant comfort can be difficult when there are so many unknowns. That means self-care is more important than ever! Self-care can come in different forms – from organization and skincare to binge-watching your favorite show and meditation. We know times are tough, but we also know that you are tougher. Honest is here for you and hope these tips help you with some self-care during these difficult times

Organize Your Vanity

We all know how easily skincare and make-up products can pile up on the counter, in your drawers, or on the vanity and it’s super easy to keep delaying any organization. Putting your beauty products away can be tedious but we promise, it is so worth it. Everyone’s different which makes organizing preferences different too! Take a look at this Into the Gloss Post on the different methods of organization. There are several methods for organization for every type of person. Whether you’re a thoughtful minimalist or a project-oriented maximalist (or everything in between), there’s a method for you from the organizing experts.

DIY Lip Scrub

There’s no better time than now to really get your skincare routine down. It may be difficult to get a hold of your go-to products and that’s what DIY skincare is all about! When it comes to skincare, exfoliation is a key step because it removes dead skin cells. Did you know that exfoliating your lips is also important? Lip products may cause build-up so give your lips a smooth refresh with our DIY Lip Scrub recipes. These easy recipes require simple ingredients like sugar, honey and coconut oil. Get ready for soft lips!

Explore National Parks (Virtually)

Help keep your adventurous spirit alive by exploring National Parks. While you may not be able to get out and explore these parks IRL, you can bring the beauty of nature right into your home through a virtual tour! These tours are a great way to bring your family together and really discover a place outside of the home without leaving. You can even use these tours to plan for a future trip to one of these National Parks.

Netflix & Chili? Make it a Party!

Movie night with your friends and family can still happen. Download this Google Chrome extension so you can sync your video streaming and chat at the same time! This quick and easy extension can make binge-watching less lonely and more interactive. Whether it’s a movie date or family movie night, this can be a fun way to stay socially connected while safely social distancing yourself.

Meditation Apps

Constantly checking social media in combination with staying home all day can add to that stir-crazy feeling. Right now, we know clearing your mind and taking a breath aren’t the easiest tasks to do when everything going on feels overwhelming. It’s okay to get some help with that! Download a few meditation apps on your phone for a little guidance. Start off little by little, maybe take 5 minutes after waking up or take 5 minutes before bed. Meditation can be a great way to slow things down and increase mindfulness and gratitude in your life. Use this download link to try premium meditation tracks for free with Stop Breathe Think!

We hope that during this hectic, unimaginable time that you find peace and relaxation. We’d love to hear about all the other forms of self-care you’re practicing. Tag us @HonestBeauty and @Honest and share all your “me moments.