Many of us may find ourselves isolated either because of government curfews or working from home. Some people are able to cope with that and others may struggle. There will obviously be additional worries, not just about the virus but about employment, finances, and even getting food and the well being of friends and relatives.
Being “trapped” in doors can be daunting for some so it is necessary to get into a routine and find stuff to do. In situations like this there can be a strain on your mental health and relationships especially if you are suddenly together for much longer periods.
So how do you fill all this extra time? Obviously binge watching Netflix or TV is an easy option.
Just thought it might be useful to have some other ideas.
Nobody is alone at this time. It may not be advisable to have close or face to face
contact but there will always be someone to listen if you need it.
Being “trapped” in doors can be daunting for some so it is necessary to get into a routine and find stuff to do. In situations like this there can be a strain on your mental health and relationships especially if you are suddenly together for much longer periods.
So how do you fill all this extra time? Obviously binge watching Netflix or TV is an easy option.
Just thought it might be useful to have some other ideas.- Learn to cook something. I don’t mean some fancy restaurant style meal but something more simple like a cake or basic sauces. Some of these don’t need a lot of ingredients and they should use stuff you already have or should be relatively easy to get even at times like this. Learning how to make a basic white sauce means that you can add loads of other things to it like cheese, mushrooms and so on. Use veg peelings and trimmings to may a vegetable stock that can be used to cook rice or a risotto.
- Do something you have been putting off for ages. It could be tidying up a room or the garden. Painting something, cleaning and so on.
- Learn how to do something new. A language, a craft and so on.
- Spend some time just reading or listening to music with no other distractions. Make sure you have some ‘me’ time as you are important.
- If you are going to spend time playing BF (or anything else) set some targets or assignments so you have something to achieve.
- Quite a few companies are making phone/tablet games free for short periods so get them when you can as that can be a distraction
Nobody is alone at this time. It may not be advisable to have close or face to face
contact but there will always be someone to listen if you need it.
