Staying Sane During The Pandemic: Small Tips On How To Get Through It

We're already now into July, and since the beginning of 2020, we've been witnessing a pandemic that has swept across the globe mercilessly. As governments around the world race to try and raise awareness to their citizens concerning the COVID-19 virus and its health consequences, we've all been placed in a totally unprecedented situation, trying to work out how to manage our children amidst school closures and the best way to work remotely from home. These trying times of seclusion and quarantine are tough for everyone but are especially hard for those who live alone.

While the situation is dire, all is not lost. With cities locking down and social distancing in play, many of us have found ourselves with a lot more free time on our hands, whether we like it or not. If you're one of the many who are struggling to find ways to be productive, or even just trying to keep yourself entertained, here are some great ways to make the best out of your extended stay at home.

With Covid-19 widely accepted as the most serious health crisis in over a hundred years, it is definitely worth taking seriously. It only takes about five minutes every day to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest news.

Be grateful that many of us live in countries with amazing health care workers who have been making so many sacrifices on the front lines to help keep us safe and healthy. As local hospitals, pharmacies, and grocery stores are still under continuous operation, we also need to keep in mind the workers who have enabled us to have access to essential supplies and food to eat while we try to keep safe within the confines of our homes.

Regardless of the Covid-19 restrictions gradually loosening, you should continue to maintain social distancing for your own safety as well as that of society. Imagine you are carrying the virus without showing any symptoms at all, you can still transmit the virus to your friends and neighbors exponentially. It is really important to practice effective hand-washing, social distancing, and sanitize surfaces and doorknobs in your home. There are many hand sanitizers available online and we found this range at TotallyPure.com so that you can stock up on hand sanitizer without having to risk going out to buy it. As well as following your government's guidelines, it is up to you to take responsibility for your health and for that of your family, and to be considerate of others in society. Avoid large gatherings and irresponsible socializing and always wear a mask in public.

It is important to find ways to pass the time during the pandemic to keep your mind healthy. If you are a digital creator, why don't you make videos about your self-isolating experience and daily activities? Stop making excuses that things have been put on hold because of the virus, and turn your Youtube channel into a great source of entertainment to help ease people's fear and social anxiety during these difficult times. Something good can always come out of even the worst situation with just a little clever thinking and a lot of hard work.

As social distancing is now required in a lot of countries, going to the gym is off the cards for most of us. One thing that the pandemic has taught us, however, is that you can get amazing results working out at home. Use this time to start a home exercise routine to stay fit and build up your immune system. Keen on Zumba, yoga, or HIIT workouts, do a quick Youtube search and you can find so many workout videos to follow along with. If home workouts aren't your thing, get outside for a run in the park or some yoga on the beach, just make sure to maintain social distancing.

Lockdown can also be a great opportunity for broadening your horizons and learning something new. Many people have spent the last few months learning a new language, picking up an instrument that they hadn't had time to play for a long time and taking online cooking and photography classes. There are so many new skills that you can learn so that when lockdown finally opens, something positive will have come out of it.

These are such hard times but it is important to stay positive and to try and use the extra time to be productive. Staying up to date with the situation is vital so that you can make the right decisions in order to keep yourself and your family safe and that you take all the correct hygiene and safety precautions. Try learning something new or spend the time exercising so that you can at least come through this time having gained something positive.