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Coping with Covid-19

DuckBread
over 4 years ago

I'm currently in self-isolation and I know that many of us are feeling anxious/isolated, so I thought I'd share a really useful video by Purple Ella on coping with the Covid-19 pandemic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpvdMVnfGs&t=12s

Here are some tips for activities that have been keeping me busy while I self-isolate:

  • Housework (especially the jobs that I've been putting off for a while)
  • Creative writing
  • Reading
  • Watching TV shows and films
  • Playing video games
  • Playing piano
  • Adult colouring books
  • Puzzle books/activity books
  • Keeping in touch with people via social media, or over the phone
  • I'm intending to use a fitness app I have to help me with some exercise, but I haven't got around to that yet Slight smile

Also, some advice on how I'm helping myself stay healthy:

  • Drinking plenty of water
  • Continuing to wear my Fitbit so that I notice when I'm not moving around often enough
  • Eating three good meals a day
  • Treating myself (e.g. to a piece of cake) when I feel like it, without going overboard on the snacks
  • Limiting the amount of time I spend on social media and news channels - whilst the Covid-19 updates are helpful, a constant stream of information (some accurate, some not) isn't always helpful for my anxiety levels.

I hope some of these tips are helpful - stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Parents
  • over 4 years ago

    Many of the changes feel scary and at times I feel sad.

    I'm trying to be optimistic though. I can see some positives. There are less planes in the sky so the environment is benefiting. 

    The soap operas and sport won't be on TV soon and I can see a good side to that; a lot of people are addicted to TV and it can be a bad influence. Without things like that to hook them, more people might develop more mindful hobbies like reading, gardening or cooking.

    People could become nicer. No knowing but it's a possibility. With no pubs or restaurants to go to, and socialising being limited to 2 people at a time maybe people will begin to appreciate talking with each individual more.

    Just some thoughts running through my head.

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  • over 4 years ago

    Many of the changes feel scary and at times I feel sad.

    I'm trying to be optimistic though. I can see some positives. There are less planes in the sky so the environment is benefiting. 

    The soap operas and sport won't be on TV soon and I can see a good side to that; a lot of people are addicted to TV and it can be a bad influence. Without things like that to hook them, more people might develop more mindful hobbies like reading, gardening or cooking.

    People could become nicer. No knowing but it's a possibility. With no pubs or restaurants to go to, and socialising being limited to 2 people at a time maybe people will begin to appreciate talking with each individual more.

    Just some thoughts running through my head.

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