Monday 23-03-2020 - 13:30

Amidst the darkening cloud of panic and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, nobody really knows how to handle self-isolation. It’s a knock-on effect to everybody’s mental and physical health. Just a couple of months ago, nobody ever envisaged that a new decade would bring about such a crisis that can be seen on an unprecedented global-wide scale. However, throughout all of this, it is important to remember that we’re in this together. Uniting as a society and helping one another through this crisis is crucial not only to beating this pandemic, but also to our overall wellbeing and morale. If you’re self-isolating and adhering to government guidelines, then you’re already doing your bit. There is so much that can be done from the comfort of our own homes. Here are ten reasons why self-isolation doesn’t have to feel like a prison sentence:

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It isn’t a prison sentence. Our homes are usually our sanctuaries to unwind after a day of battling the outside world. This doesn’t have to change now.

 

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If you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day through studying, working and other day-to-day things we would usually engage in, then now is the perfect time to use the extra hours effectively. Take care of your sanctuary; do some cleaning, light a candle, rearrange some furniture. These are productive things that promote both physical activity and mental wellbeing.

 

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Continue to work towards your deadlines, we are still students, and our studies don’t have to be cancelled because of this. Completing work will promote a sense of purpose.

 

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Unlimited binge-watching. Yes, unlimited binge-watching. Got that series you’ve wanted to watch for ages but not got round to yet? Well, give it a try! Praise the online streaming services for providing us with endless entertainment, that’s one thing COVID-19 can’t infect.

 

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Look after one another. Invest more time into your relationships. Whether this be at home or over the phone. Video chatting has never been so useful, we can still see and speak to those that we love, even if we aren’t physically with them.

 

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Experiment in the kitchen. Instead of worrying about panic-buying, try using all those ingredients that you often buy but don’t end up using. You could end up having an amazing meal that you didn’t even know you had the ingredients for!

 

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If you’re feeling sluggish from lack of physical activity, do some home exercise to keep your heart rate going. Exercise also provides a huge boost to mental health, and it doesn’t have to stop in self-isolation.

 

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Learn a new skill, whether it be a new language, writing poetry or even knitting. The list really is endless!

 

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Planning what you’re going to do when all of this is over will give us all something to look forward to. There’s been times where most of us have craved just being able to stay at home for a while, so try to enjoy it as much as possible while it lasts. Yes, self-isolation won’t last forever.

 

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Working or studying from home means that if you’re more comfortable wearing your pyjamas and slippers, then there’s nothing stopping you!

 

Going outside isn’t everything. We still have love, hope and laughter amongst all other amazing things that we are blessed with. We’re all in this together, and as long as we remember that and think of the vulnerable and those NHS staff who are working so hard to keep us safe, then we will come out of this stronger than ever. Stay well and stay safe.

 

Written by Lauren, Digital Marketing Assistant

 

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