What can I do to keep myself healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
See full answerProper nutrition and hydration are vital. People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. So you should eat a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day to get the vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants your body needs. Drink enough water. Avoid sugar, fat and salt to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.Eat fresh and unprocessed foods every dayDrink enough water every dayEat moderate amounts of fat and oilEat less salt and sugarAvoid eating outCounselling and psychosocial support
What are some healthy ways to cope with stress during pandemic?
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed, but hearing about the pandemic constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
What are some tips to manage and cope with job stress during the COVID-19 pandemic?
See full answer• Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors, and employees about job stress while maintaining social distancing (at least 6 feet). ○ Identify things that cause stress and work together to identify solutions. ○ Talk openly with employers, employees, and unions about how the pandemic is affecting work. Expectations should be communicated clearly by everyone. ○ Ask about how to access mental health resources in your workplace.• Identify those things which you do not have control over and do the best you can with the resources available to you.• Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily routine when possible — ideally one that is similar to your schedule before the pandemic.