Los Angeles has had gloomy, wet, and just plain old cold weather for over a week now. The sun is starting to break through, but even so, some of us might be starting to experience cabin fever. If you’re feeling irritable, listless, impatient or lonely, it might be time to take action.
Here are some ways to get back out in L.A. and fight off a rut:
Stay physically active, and get outside if you can
Here’s the thing about staying inside for long periods of time, as we all recently found out thanks to COVID lockdown: Once you hunker down, it’s hard to hunker back up. You’re inside, you’re cozy, and you want to stay inside and stay cozy.
The good news is, you don’t have to run a 5K to feel the effects of moving your body. If it’s still raining in your area, you can shake things up by just standing up and doing some stretches.
If the sun is out, you can get the added benefit of going outdoors. L.A.’s hidden staircases (shown above) are a great way to incorporate a burst of movement.
Eat regular meals
Pupusas from Sarita’s Pupuseria.
(Brian Feinzimer
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For LAist )
Just like staying indoors for prolonged periods, it’s easy to get stuck in eating patterns that aren’t great for our mental or physical well-being; eat a sleeve of Oreos one night, and it’s tempting to do the same the next. But it’s best if you can stick to…
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