Whether you're feeling the #socialdistancingblues or are juggling kids,work, etc. at home, here are 5 things that will help you feel more balanced. 1. If you have kids, or if you are working from home, don't wake up when they wake up or minutes before you are to start work-get up at least 15-60 minutes beforehand. In fact, I encourage you to follow @robinsharma #20/20/20routine . Try 20 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes of reflection whether #meditation, or #journaling, and 20 minutes of growing, perhaps by reading an insightful book. Prepare for #superhumanproduction . 2. Research has shown that visual distraction of clutter at home increases cognitive overload and can reduce your working memory. This time at home gives you the opportunity to look around and start #tidyingup . I love the tips that @mariekondo provides! 3. Find an adult to have a conversation with every day. (Not work-related either!) Adults who are socially connected are often healthier and live longer lives than those who isolate themselves. Your brain, when in social isolation, has evolved to turn on its self-preservation mode. This chronically triggers a hyper-vigilance for social threats, rises in stress hormone cortisol levels and likelihood of impulsive poor health behaviors. 4. Get outside and try #walkingmeditation . Even though we are all #socialdistancing going outside is okay. In fact, now is a good time to also try #earthing . This is when part of your body such as bare feet or hands are in contact with the surface of the earth. Some of the studied effects found that it reduces pain, inflammation and stress. It has also been found to improve sleep, depression, your aging process, cortisol levels, heart rate variability, and wound healing! Need I say more? 5. Grab the unread books on your shelf and dive in, or go back to your favorites for some inspiration. Check out my faves in the next picture. And did you know? Studies show that transportation into fictional narratives influence empathy over time! #highriskcovid19 #coronavirus #COVID19 #iamstayinghome #globalhealth #healing #autoimmunedisorders #healthtips #love #mindful #rewriteyourhealth @kirangrewalmd (at Cary, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97v3cVn7Fx/?igshid=fqtfk630pn3i