It looks like Shawn Mendes is getting antsy just like the rest of us during these stressful times.
The singer is quarantined in Miami with girlfriend Camila Cabello. The two recently performed from home for our live streamed charity concert, iHeart Living Room Concert For America. They'll be back on the live stream scene tomorrow for the One World: Together At Home. Maybe all these performances have added to the stress of being isolated and forced to social-distance.
Shawn recently chopped it up with TIME and revealed tips on how he's keeping close to his mental health nowadays:
Allow yourself to feel. Donāt be frustrated with yourself if you feel trapped or stressed. This is a hard time for everyone and you deserve patience from yourself. My emotions have been all over the place ⦠some days Iām O.K., and others itās scary. Acknowledging the feelings out loud helps me process them and move forward. I am trying to be kind and compassionate to myself. Youāre allowed to watch movies all day if thatās what your heart needs. Iāve been bingeing Friends and Harry Potter.
Ten deep breaths in a moment of stress is magic.Try it. Start with one and follow it to 10. This is something I have tried to do for quite a while when I feel anxious in general and I am trying to do this daily while quarantining.
Try and call or FaceTime friends and family daily to stay connected.Iāve been FaceTiming with my parents and sister all the time. Doing Zoom parties with different groups of friends has also been a good way for me to connect with people.
Make sure to stay physically healthy by getting exercise with home workouts you can find online, or by going for a walk or run if local distancing guidelines allow. Iāve been trying to be outside at least 30 minutes a day, whether thatās in the backyard or going on morning walks to start my day out with structure and fresh air. Always make sure to follow social-distancing rules locally if you plan to leave home, and if you canāt leave home, try to stay active inside as much as you can.
Meditate daily. Iāve been using the Calm app a lot but there are also a lot of free resources you can find on the app store or YouTube. If you need someone to talk to or feel youāre in crisis, text SHARE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.