Some further suggestions to cope with the extended lockdown
It seems that COVID is here to stay and therefore lockdown is too for now. Well, at least until we can reach a reasonable vaccination rate which isn’t looking likely until the end of the year. I’m sure you’ve read a lot already on how to stay occupied during this time so I thought I’d suggest a few ideas that you mightn’t have considered yet.
1. Rest
Almost every other article I’ve read around how to make the most of your time in lockdown focused on things you could do to be more productive, like ‘i’m going to use this time to finally start learning a new language’ or ‘I’m finally going to clean out the spare bedroom closet’.
Sure using lockdown to tick off these to-do’s makes sense but how’s about we take a little time to just decompress and rest first?
I’ve made this a priority during this lockdown and I’m so happy I did! I now feel excited to jump into those to-dos rather than seeing them as chores. My energy levels have improved and the creative juices are flowing. All from just taking some time (without guilt!) to rest and recharge.
“Sure using this time to ticking off these to-do’s makes sense but how’s about we take a little time to just decompress and rest first? ”
2. Don’t watch too much news
Of course we need to stay updated with everything that is happening with COVID e.g. areas of infection, lockdown dates/changes etc, just don’t get too swept up in it all as it can start to get quite depressing. Unfortunately, mainstream news thrives on fear-based news. It’s what keeps us glued to the TV.
Remember, we are still the lucky ones. There have been over 200,000 reported deaths in India from COVID in just the last three months.
We still have so much to be grateful for here in Australia.
3. Get to know your family/partner & friends more
Maybe at first the thought of spending a few months confined within four walls with your family or housemates puts you on edge but let me throw you a curveball and at least entertain the following idea.
Why not see this as an opportunity to get to know or ‘re-know’ them? Maybe you’ve lived with your partner for so long that everything now is kinda just taken for granted. Try setting up an ‘at home date night’ and pretend it’s the very first time you’ve both met. Sharing stories and things about each other that you never knew before.
One of our friends organised a virtual trivia night. I got to find out things about my friends I never knew before. It was really interesting and a lot of laughs were had too!
I hope these tips shine a brighter or at least a different light on some ideas to do whilst in lockdown.
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