Bride-to-be survival guide during lockdown/ social-distancing 社區距離期間準新娘的生存指南:

Coronavirus brings us stressful time. We know our brides to be may need special supports during this period of time, so we put together some ideas for them. It could be useful for anyone who is helping out in the weddings too.

Keep workout and Stretching

Doing exercise helps boosting mood, self-esteem, increase energy levels, improve sleep, reduce the risk of illness, keep you fit and strong. And you still want to fit into the dress, right? You just need to do 30 mins of exercise 3 times a week. Use apps, online videos, guides to help you. You may want to find mates, perhaps bridesmaids and/ or maid of honor who can motivate you to workout together. See it a time to relax, listen to music, podcast while doing exercise.

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Keep healthy diet

Having healthy diet would boost your immune system. Is it 3 full meals or 5 small dishes would keep you going? Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Hydrate: 2 litres of water a day, consider adding half a lemon to your water.
2. Purchase: plan what you need to buy. Do not over stock. It is important to consume fresh food, and it is nice to let your neighbours to be able to get what they need too.
3. Balance diet: 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, 30% healthy fats, with different colours vegetables, fruits, nuts. Avoid high-sugar and high-caffeine drinks.
4. Supplements: Multivitamins (particularly Vitamin D3 and B12), probiotics, super greens, and supplements like turmeric, hemp seed. You can find carbohydrates in fruit, vegetables, grains and potatoes, protein in animal products, legumes, nuts and soy products and healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, etc.

Be aware of mental health

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It is a stressful time, but you need to have enough sleep. Your immune system will be weaker if you don’t. Keep thinking ‘My original wedding day is today.’ or ‘I cannot be with my best friend on her birthday.’ would not help. It is ok to miss out, since it is all for the greater good. Imagine after this pandemic, you can enjoy your wedding day freely, gather with your friends and family you love. Hug and kiss them as many times as you want. If there is something came up in your mind made you worried, it is ok, acknowledge your thoughts, intentionally make a choice to linger to the thoughts or let it go. Relax, take a bath or nap. Ask for help if anxiety, stress or depression are affecting your quality of life.

Practice first danc
It is just something romantic to do.

Practice posing
When you look good, you feel good.

Maybe it is time to quit smoking

Coronavirus has mostly affected the elderly and people with “underlying health” conditions so far, and it’s now been revealed that this includes those who have previously smoked. Smoking suppresses the immune function in the lungs and triggers inflammation.

But you do not need to quit Chocolate

Don’t worry, you can enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate make yourself happy when you need.

Clean your house

Fight germs and the virus. It is a great workout too.

Cook or bake something nice

Create a little treat for yourself and your love one.

Watch news everyday, but do not switch it on 24/7

Be informed without building anxiety.

Keep distance, but do not stop socialising

We are human beings who need connection with people. Keep in touch with your family, bridal party, friends. Consider volunteering making phone calls to those who is living alone, the elderly and the vulnerable.

Work from home

We should it it whenever possible and follow government guidelines. Create an environment which will boost your work efficiency at home. Do not forget to take breaks in between tasks. Close your eyes or look at green plants from time to time if you need to look at screen often to work.

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