Professional tips on how to cope during a ‘stay-at-home’ order

CHARLOTTE — A lot of people may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the current stay-at-home order. Many of you are learning how to work from home, while also figuring out home-schooling. For some, you may be completely isolated. Channel 9 spoke with a health coach to learn ways to reduce stress during this pandemic.

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BEAHealthy owner Brandi Williams says learning to meditate is one way to reduce stress. That could mean taking a few minutes to close your eyes and rest, do a breathing exercise or go for a walk.

Williams also says remember to stay connected and check on friends and loved ones during this time. She suggested having a virtual dinner date or talking on the phone since social distancing can get lonely.

However, many of you may have the opposite problem. For some, it’s difficult to get a minute alone during this time. You may be juggling working from home and home-schooling your children.

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"You have to find time for yourself. So, if that's early in the morning or later in the evening, but also setting a schedule for you and your kids so you have a routine. That reduces some of the stress because you know, ‘OK, this comes next’ and making sure you stick to that schedule,” said Williams.

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Williams says she’s holding health coach sessions on Instagram live every Wednesday, During her “Wellness Wednesday” Instagram lives she plays games like Wellness Bingo to help people cope with stress.

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