How to Turn Your Home into a Self-Care and Fitness Sanctuary

A list of resources gathered by Stephanie Haywood, of mylifeboost.com.

Sheltering in place during the coronavirus outbreak has helped many of us recapture a healthy perspective on life and remember to prioritize our closest relationships. But there’s another aspect that we must not forget in these uncertain times: our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to care for ourselves from home while we wait for our gym or fitness studio to reopen at full capacity. Here are some resources to help you get the ball rolling:

Rest and Relaxation

• 10 Reasons Why Good Sleep Is Important

• 22 Ways to Relax From the Comfort of Your Own Home

• How to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Pampering Retreat

• How to Turn (Almost) Any Room into a Craft Room

• 30 Best Stress Relief Products for 2020

Nutrition

• You Are What You Eat: Nutrition, Health, and Well-Being

• 30 Items That Should Be on Everyone’s Basic Grocery List

• The Best Meal Delivery Services Near Me

• Easy Healthy Recipes at Home During Lockdown

• Foods Scientifically Proven to Help Ease Depression

Exercise

• How to Build a Home Gym on the Cheap

• How to Choose Exercise Equipment and Where to Place It

• Outdoor Workout Plan: Fat-Burning Backyard Bootcamp

• The 12 Best At-Home Workouts You Can Do Without Any Equipment

• The 10 Best YouTube Channels for Full At-Home Workouts

• Stream Cardio Kickboxing Lessons

During these difficult times, getting and staying healthy is crucial to your well-being. Sit down and make a plan for how you can rest, relax, eat well, and exercise, as well as how you can make your home facilitate your healthy habits. Coming up with a new routine will yield both short-term and long-term benefits for your overall health and well-being.