When it’s cold, and you’ve caught a bug, sometimes you just need to take a sick day, or three. Flu season is in full force right now, with the subzero weather and increase in germs. The best way to get better? Take a little time off, or if you can’t, make the most of your downtime by relaxing and take it easy when you go outside. Recuperating and taking care of yourself will get you back on your feet in no time. Here’s my advice on how to deal with you’re not feeling 100 percent.
1. Stay in bed all day (or as long as possible)
Photo/Ballard Designs
We have responsibilities, and they are important. But sometimes, you’ve just got to slow down and take time to get better. If possible, call off work or get someone to cover for you. But whatever you do, spend any free time you have inside, cuddled in a warm blanket, laying in bed. Take naps, check up on your social media, watch adorable kitten videos– whatever you want, as long as its relaxing. Staying in bed will help you rest and improve. When you get to the point where you’re sick of your room, you are getting better. But until then, take it easy and get lots of extra sleep. Rest and relaxation is key when you’ve got the flu.
2. Get lost in a movie, magazine or book
This is the time to catch up on that reading list, or check out the Netflix flick everybody’s talking about. Just because you’re feeling under the weather doesn’t mean you have to let your brain shut down too. One of my favorite ways to spend a sick day is curled under a warm blanket with a fashion magazine. Getting inspired and putting your mind in a positive state can may even make you feel better… read more
