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Quarantine Series: 5 Ways to Treat Yourself Through Self-Care

Welcome to another blog in the "quarantine series" I decided to do for the next few months since we are all on lock down and do not know what is going on!

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Quarantine Series: 5 Ways to Treat Yourself Through Self-Care

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If you read my other blogs, you know my story. I did an eleven month mission trip to eleven different countries. I lived in Africa for four of the months. I partnered with ministries based out of refugee settlements and ministries that were 3 hours away from the nearest city or store. My months in Africa felt a lot like this, but luckily I have a bed and a shower now.

When I was going into this quarantine, I knew exactly what I had to do to stay sane. I want to share what I did and what I am doing now to see if it will help you get out of the social distancing blues. I have seen so many people say they are just going to sit around, relax, and catch up on TV. Well, I did that in Africa (yes we had Netflix) and it hurt me for the worst. I am getting vulnerable but I experienced another level of sadness and loneliness I have never felt before.

I think this is a beautiful time to get stuff done, accomplish some goals, and come out better than you were before. Hopefully my story and tips will help you!

I think this is a beautiful time to get stuff done, accomplish some goals, and come out better than you were before. Hopefully my story and tips will help you!

Weekly At Home Facials

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I swear that when my skin feels healthy, I feel like a whole new person. I follow @theskinnyconfidential for all my beauty tips and tricks.

Turn Off The TV

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Limit the screen time, all around. Commit to one or two shows but let's not finish all of Netflix in one month.

Finish Your To-Do List

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Download Asana and thank me later.

A Daily Schedule

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A daily routine = a healthier mindset and I stand by that.

Workin' on that Fitness

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Stay active for at least thirty minutes a day. Go for a walk, go on a hike, do a fitness routine in your living room, or set up some candles for night time yoga. Don't forget to do it all 6 feet apart from other's though.

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