With less access to the outside world during the Coronavirus Outbreak, it can be easy to fall back on old habits. You’re stuck at home all day. Maybe you’re in close quarters with someone who’s a bad influence. Maybe you’re just in close quarters with yourself. Sobriety is a difficult process on a good day, when all the stores are open and you can distract yourself with work, classes, or just the outside world. Under quarantine, we’re more restricted.
Whatever your specific situation, what’s important to keep in mind right now is that there are practical steps you can take for staying sober during the coronavirus outbreak.
Self-Care
The worldwide Coronavirus epidemic is unprecedented, at least in recent years. Under all of these new stresses, it’s more important than it’s ever been to take care of yourself.
Take a few moments throughout the day to relax, groom and rest. Enjoy a long bath or even a shower or two. Catch up on your reading, or unwind with a good movie (or three). Don’t be too hard on yourself – take some time to enjoy things the way a kid might enjoy them. After all, you’ve got all the time in the world, right now. Why not enjoy it?Set (and Reach) New Goals, Every Day
One of the biggest changes with all of this inactivity is how easy it can be to become lazy when you sit at home all day. This might go on for weeks and months, depending on where you live, so it’s important to get a handle on it, early.
A good way to get things done is to look for things to do. Set goals for yourself, every day, even if they’re silly or unimportant. Organize your sock drawer. Get out in the yard to pull up some weeds. Frame that old painting or fix your squeaking bed frame. Whatever the task, decide to do it at the beginning of the day.
Be Helpful
It’s recommended for everyone to stay at home throughout the duration of the Covid-19 outbreak. But you can still lend a hand to elderly or at-risk members of your family or community. Offer to go grocery shopping for them. Skype call in and ask them about their days.
One of the best ways there is to stay focused on your own health is to offer services to others. Find ways to be helpful to your friends, family and neighbors, and you’ll not only fill up your day, but give yourself purpose so that you’re not distracted by your own cravings.
Staying Sober During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Staying sober during the Coronavirus outbreak, much like staying sober in general, isn’t easy. It takes hard work, self-awareness, and a lot of self-discipline. The good news is, however, that it’s not a question of if but how you’re going to get the work done. With the right mindset, a healthy home environment, and some solid communication, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity and continue to do right by yourself.
Is Coronavirus challenging your recovery process? Ready to make a commitment and take back your sobriety? Visit Serenity Springs Recovery Center, today, to find out more about our services. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
