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5 Sick Day Comforts

Feb 04, 2016 Stephanie

Thank you to Vicks for sponsoring this post as part of my participation in the Vicks Ambassador  Program. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. #NoSickDays

Tea, Socks, Tissues, NyQuil, Movies, Blanket

With my three-year-old twins in preschool, I know it’s just a matter of time before the cold and flu germs start making their rounds this winter. I always seem to get hit the hardest when the germs make their way around to me – perhaps because I’m worn down from taking care of  everyone else!

As parents, we  can’t always take a “sick day.” It can be nearly impossible. Sometimes, however, when that cold or flu strikes particularly hard, you have no choice but to slow down. I find that taking DayQuil SEVERE to relieve cold and flu symptoms paired with a day in bed or on the couch can do wonders.

5 Sick Day Comforts

Hot Shower or Bath

It’s okay to have a lazy day, for sure, but a nice hot bath or shower is always a good way to feel  better – instantly. I like to change into fresh clothes (comfy clothes or pjs, of course!) and put my hair up comfortably!

Movies or Netflix!

Nothing brings more comfort than watching a favorite movie! Your idea of a good movie may  vary from mine, but pick one that you love, even if you’ve seen it a million times! Older movies from my younger days make me feel happy and instantly better!

Online Movie,  Tea, Blanket and DayQuil

My favorite sick day movies: 10 Things I Hate About You, Dirty Dancing, Love Actually, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Bring it On, and Princess Bride.

Make a Tray

Most of us don’t have someone to bring us breakfast in bed, so prepare a tray yourself! Stock it with water, tea, some fruit, a favorite snack, throat lozenges or anything else that you like to enjoy while you’re sick. Don’t forget the tissues!

Tray with Tissues - Tea - NyQuil

Cozy Up!

Comfy pajamas, a great throw and warm socks = instant comfort! Stay where you are most  comfortable – bed, couch, or a favorite chair.

Comfy-socks-and-blanket

Check in But Let Go!

With busy schedules, it’s tempting to just work all day. Sometimes losing  ONE day to get some  needed rest can better than working for 3 or 4 days while you’re not 100% and battling a cough the sniffles. It’s okay to check those emails or hop on a conference call if you’re needed, but just enough to get the critical stuff done. Let people know you’re not available but that you’ll be back in the game tomorrow.

No matter how you take comfort on a sick day – make sure you take DayQuil SEVERE to get you through your day and NyQuil SEVERE to sleep through the night.

Try DayQuil or NyQuil SEVERE with this COUPON.

What is your favorite movie to watch on a sick day at home?

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Tags: cold, flu, health

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