In these turbulent times, taking care of ourselves and the people around us with small actions that make a difference is more important than ever.Here's what you can do to be useful, feel better and help the people around you, besides the "wash your hands" -level no-brainers:Call your elderly relatives instead of visiting them, and make sure they have what they need at homeUse mindfulness and morning priming to start your day with a calm, proactive mindset. You can use the simple Morning Priming audio and resources (created by mental performance expert and Yoga teacher Inka Immonen) for free here.The news cycle can be intense and depressing. How do you feel when you don't start the day by checking the news? Turn off the TV and news notifications and see how your mood and focus improvesPeople around you may need your support. Make sure older and younger family members understand the situation, know how to take necessary precautions, and feel safeHave any extraverted friends? They're having a really tough time right now. Cheering them up is easy: Call them!Limit news consumption to avoid mental clutter and focus on uplifting things like your favorite music, or some of the most awe-inspiring documentaries ever made: check out the beautiful Planet Earth on Amazon Prime, enjoy David Attenborough's soothing voice in Our Planet on Netflix, or in this wonderful and free David Attenborough HD Japan episode on YoutubeListen to a positive and interesting podcast - eg. these Superhero Podcast episodes might tickle your fancy:Learn how to use Meditation and priming for daily clarity with mental performance expert and yoga teacher Inka Immonen Learn how to Engineer Happiness with Dr. Ali BinazirListen to the story of an underwater freediving superwoman Kiki Bosch The podcasts can be enjoyed on any web browser and iTunes.Offer to bring groceries for your elderly neighbors next door to help them limit their exposure to crowdsList emergency contacts on paper and share them with family and neighborsClean commonly used surfaces such as door handles, keyboards, remotes and game controllers, kettles and phones. Alcohol-based disinfectant wet wipes or a damp soapy cloth work wellCreate an emergency contact list and share the relevant contacts on the lobby message board of your building and with your neighbors: contacts for family, carpool drivers, health care professionals, teachers, the local public health department, and other community resourcesRead that book you've been meaning to read for a loooong timeLearn a new instrument, or break out the instruments you once played. Now is the perfect time to rekindle your love for guitar by finally digging it out of the closet......and while you're at it, this favorite free guitar lesson Youtube video has been watched by over a million people. This guitar lesson series by Steve Stine is also free of charge and a lot of fun - and just 5 to 6 minutes per lessonTake care of emotional health - staying indoors is a great excuse to build a pillow fort with the kids. Maybe a relaxing DIY home foot spa is just what you need right now. Light up a candle, brew a cup of tea and use flowers and your favorite scents to zen out. Familiar smells and music (like this soothing forest soundscape on Youtube that sounds like those childhood summers) are the most powerful emotional modulators. Changes in familiar routines in times of uncertainty can stress anyone out, so use playful and relaxing activities to quickly defuse stress and negativityWriting your thoughts down can be useful to calm the mind, especially before bed timeCrafts, board games, familiar hobbies and playful creativity support psychological safety and are a fun way to spend time at home. It's a good idea to be present and reassure younger and older family members that they are safeChoose nutritious, tasty and immunity-boosting foods high in gut friendly greens, zinc and selenium that contribute to the normal function of the immune system. You can find more ideas in this "Healthiest, Most Nutritious Snacks in the World" post...and as you know, we've been committed to making the most powerful foods available to everyone ever since we started in 2013, and have packed our Complete and Balanced Meal Shakes full of zinc, selenium and other vital immunity-supporting nutrients.Use fun bodyweight exercises to stay sane, in shape and energetic at home. With most gyms closed, weights, bars and kettlebells are more useful than ever. However, a simple bodyweight workout video like this one works just as well.For kids, holiday traditions can serve as inspiration for fun at home. Now is a great time to let creativity fly: could you use crayons, paint, cardboard boxes and other materials to decorate the house together?Stock up mindfully. Does your pantry have foods that pack a nutritional punch for peace of mind in case of an at-home stay for the whole family?US and European experts and authorities recommend having a three-day supply of food at home. For "exceptional situations", having enough non-perishable meals for 14 days at home is recommended. For the coronavirus COVID-19, the required quarantine time is 14 days as advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). For a family with several members, it could be more....however, don't lose your marbles at the tissue section - avoid hoarding massive amounts of groceries and household items to ensure supply for those at risk. (Toilet paper, anyone..?)Our team is here for you even in uncertain times. We made some REMOTE WORK SURVIVAL PACKS that include free shipping to your door with DHL to help simplify your life during these challenging times - hopefully, for many of you this can be one less thing to worry about. We're actively looking for ways to support our community in any way we can to get through this together.So, here's one easy way to get peace of mind by covering food needs for stress-free stay-at-home meals for yourself, family and loved ones.
