How to ditch unhealthy lockdown habits as restrictions ease

Many people adopted coping mechanisms while contending with the stress, boredom and uncertainty of lockdown.
Whether it was an extra glass of wine or incessantly checking social media, the odd not-so-healthy habit may have brought a moment of relief amid the chaos of the pandemic. For some, however, these habits have tipped over into an addiction that could "drain the usual enjoyment of life".
With social distancing due to come to an end by 21 June, now is the time to ditch bad habits before we embark on a post-pandemic life.

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"For some, the stresses and strains of WFH [working from home], juggling home schooling with endless Zoom meetings and being cramped indoors with little respite has led to maladaptive coping behaviours, such as comfort eating and drinking more than the recommended amount on a regular basis," Dr Meg Arroll, a psychologist working with Healthspan, told Yahoo UK. 
"Doomscrolling" has also become something of a buzzword amid the pandemic, with people incessantly checking social media for the latest bleak development, knowing it is unsettling them.
Incessant bad news has left many enduring stress, fatigue and insomnia.
Nevertheless, some have taken advantage of the slower pace of life to adopt healthy habits.
"I've observed many people have been able to use this time to form adaptive coping strategies, such as spending more time connecting with nature, eating together as a family at mealtimes and appreciating the little things in life," said Dr Arroll.
"The reality is although we've all been in the same storm, some of us have been fortunate enough to weather it in a yacht, whilst others have battled the rain and winds in a dinghy."