You’ve just woken up with a cough, runny nose, and a sore throat–it’s time to take a sick day. Being sick messes up our whole routine. We feel groggy, out of touch, and can’t wait to get better and go about life as normal. This is why having items on hand to help improve our wellness every day is incredibly important. Most often, we don’t combat sickness until we’re sick, which can prolong our illness and have detrimental effects on our overall wellness. Here are five items to have on hand to both prevent and treat that unexpected sick day that will have you feeling better in no time.
Sick days are unexpected and jarring–but also, inevitable. There is no true method to prevent sickness all together nor a magic way of recovering quickly. We lose sense of self and our own well-being when we’re sick, focused so much on our symptoms. Shift this focus to yourself and your overall wellness before you get sick. Having products on hand as preparation means you can have peace of mind knowing you have everything you need in case of illness. Make recovery smoother by being better prepared for when you do get sick by shopping for these five sick day essentials.