Prepare New Year with Self Care in Mind
Updated: Apr 6, 2021
It always feels great to start out the new year on a clean slate. We are giving out a few tips you can follow to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the upcoming Myanmar New Year.
Start your day on a positive note
Having a morning routine is great, but making sure you're starting your day on a positive note is important, too. Showing gratitude, whether it's towards yourself, someone else, or something else can improve your mental health and emotional well-being.
Instead of firing up your social media apps as soon as you wake up, take some time to give yourself a compliment or to acknowledge something or someone you're grateful for.
Stay present
Rather than thinking about what isn't even actually happening right now, focus on what is happening. Your coffee is hot. This new playlist sounds fun. Your dog looks extra fluffy today. This banana tastes perfectly ripened.
Whether it's a sound, smell, taste or sight, focusing on physical sensations you're experiencing can help quiet your busy mind and ground you in the present moment. Why not take your time for a short journal write-up, meditation, a walk near your home or start a hobby you have been planning to do.
Socialize
Social distancing and protective measures will remain important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but social distancing doesn't have to mean being socially isolated. From phone calls to video chat and other digital tools, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with friends and loved ones during the pandemic.
Socializing can mean opening up to someone about a problem or issue, but it can also mean just being kind to others more in general. Placing your trust in others, as well as receiving trust from others, can improve your emotional well-being and build self-worth. Being kind to people, regardless of whether you know them or not, boosts happiness and can build self-esteem.
Plus, socializing with another person can be a great way to learn new things, reminisce about happy times in the past or even just laugh — as well as serve as a second set of eyes to help find the silver lining in a stressful or frustrating situation.
Take sleep seriously
Most nights, it's probably pretty easy to choose that TV episode that's currently being queued up for you over getting some shut-eye. But that voice in the back of your mind saying, "It's time for bed," is almost always right.
Lack of sleep, as well as low-quality sleep, can have a big impact on how you feel the next day. It can make you more irritable, as well as reduce your ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand.
Nature Can Keep You Healthy
Contacting with nature has been shown to improve psychological health by reducing stress, enhancing mood and replenishing mental fatigue. While we continue to advise social distancing due to Covid-19, we encourage our Pun Hlaing residents to take advantage and create quality time at our spacious 652 acres lush green golf estate and facilities.
Regular green exercises such as morning walk and cycling is highly recommended if you like to stay in shape, improve feelings of well-being and decrease the stress-related hormones cortisol and adrenalin. Even if it's just 20 minutes a day, can help you cope with stress and improve your overall mental health. It's also a great way to feel a sense of accomplishment, as well as a healthy way to take control of your life during a time of uncertainty.
Eat Well
Eating well-balanced meals full of foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help improve your mood and promote cognitive function. A healthy diet includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. Take note that processed foods, which can be high in refined sugars and saturated fats, are not on this list.
Order our healthy and nutritious Asian and Western dishes for dine-in or takeaway within the Estate from the Bamboo House (or) Oasis Bistro by calling Ext 1522, 01 3687768 or 09407496700.
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