We, in Italy, are in day 9 of our Covid19 lockdown......As the rest of the world, slowly but surely, is going into lockdown, here are some tips which are making my quarantine, staying at home or "shelter in place" experience more pleasant and is helping me to keep my sanity.
I hope you find them useful.....
Tip 1 - Tune in to the news twice a day
Tip 2 - Create your virtual socializing moments.
We, in Italy, have two daily distant socializing moments:
12pm - we thank the doctors, nurses and other service provides by clapping
6pm - we go out on our balconies, play music and sing
Tip 3 - Continue your physical activities. I am doing virtual yoga via Skype and it is great fun
Tip 4 - Call your friends and family. Spread kindness, especially to those who live alone and do not have anyone. This is not the time to adopt the mantra, out of sight, out of mindTip 5 - For those smart working, use what was your commute time to do something for yourselves. Make sure you create your coffee and lunch moments with colleagues and check in on your colleagues
Tip 6 - Follow the directives of your local authorities to the letter. Stay at home.
Tip 7 - Use your "extra time" to master your hobby
Tip 8 - Share the jokes, mimes and other entertaining content that comes your way. Remember laughter is a great medicine. Studies show that laughter strengthens our immune system, gives a boost to our mood and protects us from stress.
Tip 9 - Spread positive messages and remember:
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
WE SHALL OVERCOME
WE SHALL SURVIVE
AND WE'LL BE THE CHAMPIONS
When all this madness is over, remember:
NOT TO TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED
ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR LIFE
DO NOT DEFER THINGS TO TOMORROW, DO IT TODAY!!!!
VIST ITALY - OUR "BEL PAESE"
