{"id":4690,"date":"2020-04-15T20:23:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T20:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2021-02-23T15:36:40","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T15:36:40","slug":"what-wellness-looks-like-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/what-wellness-looks-like-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"What Wellness Looks Like During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

So much has happened since Winona\u2019s spring break started. Many of us left for break thinking we\u2019d be back on campus in a week. It seemed like overnight, the pandemic suddenly became real and significantly changed our daily lives.<\/p>\n

Change is stressful \u2013 especially when that change is a novel virus sweeping the globe.\u00a0 Whatever you may be feeling during this time, know that is it valid.\u00a0 It\u2019s normal to be frustrated with this new way of living.<\/p>\n

So what does wellness look like during these uncertain times? Wellness is multifaceted, so it requires a multifaceted approach.<\/p>\n

Stay Fit Mentally<\/h3>\n
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Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21<\/p><\/div>\n

My mental\/intellectual wellness has definitely been stressed with the switch to online-only classes.\u00a0 It can be hard to stay focused and motivated, and it\u2019s easy for the to-do list to get long and feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n

The key thing that has helped ease the burden of academic stress for me the most: checklists! I make a checklist of everything I need to get done in a given week and divvy it up between the days of the week.\u00a0 This helps the workload feel more manageable.<\/p>\n

Be flexible though \u2013 you can\u2019t always predict how long assignments and classwork will take, and sometimes you have to shift the to-do lists around to make everything fit.<\/p>\n

….and Physically<\/h3>\n
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Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21<\/p><\/div>\n

Physical wellness has been a struggle for me as well. Being stuck at home all the time doesn\u2019t motivate me to work out. However when I\u2019m active, all other aspects of my life improve.<\/p>\n

It uplifts me emotionally, makes me feel accomplished and ready to tackle other tasks, and it puts me in a better mood so that I can love and support the people around me. But where to start?<\/p>\n

If your goal is just to move your body and get fresh air, going for a walk can do wonders. A lot of us are probably doing more sitting than usual and walking on a regular basis will loosen up tight muscles and can help with low back pain.<\/p>\n

If you want to find the zen in these crazy times, yoga is awesome. Two of my favorite online yoga resources:<\/p>\n