Thursday 04-06-2020 - 15:46

Don’t get me wrong - I’m not exactly 10 out of 10 on the wellbeing scale. In regular video meetings with the team we go around the group and I think I’ve been an 8 at best. But still! It’s something. I’ve learnt so much from living in lockdown that I thought I’d share a few things here…

Get the balance right

Work and home life has somewhat merged into one…but that isn’t a bad thing. Most days I’ll settle into some work for a few hours, and then venture outdoors for a walk. Sometimes I take a break to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons (my latest addiction, by the way). All of this contributes to me feeling like I can conquer the week.

Super food = super mood

I had a bit of a reality check last week where I realised I was getting way too friendly with gin, barbecue crisps, and takeaway food. This seemingly amazing combo over the course of the last couple of months made me feel awful! I’ve started eating more veg and less junk, and I feel physically and mentally better for it. Yay for spinach!

A bright future ahead

When I think of the future now, it doesn’t seem half as bleak as when COVID-19 first hit. I have been working in comms for the Students’ Union during this entire time, and have seen how brilliantly the University has handled it all with their regular updates. We are now all talking about the future, and it doesn’t seem so grim after all. I miss engaging with students and I can’t wait until we reunite again.

Not one for small talk..

Social distancing has made me realise how important my family and friends are to me. The conversation quality has really levelled up a notch too. I am talking to people about things that actually matter! As much as I used to love hearing about what *insert name here* was wearing the other day, I am rather enjoying hearing about new hobbies they’ve discovered and further plans after lockdown life.

Give yourself a break!

Everyone is different, living in different circumstances under different conditions, and not everyone perceives things in the same way either. I’m feeling ok today, but tomorrow may be different. Who can predict what’s going to happen with everything?! So many things to consider, and so many things I could lose sleep over! Phew. Although I can’t switch my brain off, what I can do is relocate myself to a different room, take a breather and talk things out with someone once in a while.

 

So there we are! I’ve learnt lots of things from living in lockdown, and I truly hope I maintain this mindset and remember some of the things here moving forward.

 

If you have a story you would like to share, we would love to hear from you! Email: elissa.baxter@glyndwr.ac.uk

 

Written by Elissa Baxter, Digital, Design and Communications Coordinator

 

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