While i consider myself a home body, i am also, a rather social person. I try to stay connected with my family by getting together every other weekend, and i schedule events with my friends at least once a month. Making the effort and staying in touch with our loved ones is so very important.
Now being in the time we are in, this is not possible, so we came up with a few clever solutions:
- Game night – Yeah you heard me…game night! Get in touch with some friends, perhaps ones you have not seen in a while, organise a video chat and get playing. There are so many apps and online games to try.
- Girl time – If you have read some of my other blogs, you know by now, that getting some girl time is very important to me. Due to our current circumstances, we were unable to get together for a girls night. No problem! Schedule a girls night video call, pour your glass of wine, settle in your favorite chair and get chatting.
- Bonding – Sure we might be lacking the connection to our family and friends, but don’t forget about your significant other. Now is the perfect opportunity to get in some extra bonding time.
- Talk to the elderly – The most isolated demographic is the elderly. Don’t forget to call Grandpa or send a picture and message to Grandma. Stay in touch and ensure they don’t get the isolation blues.
- Daily check-ins – Check in with your family and friends or post regularly in your whats app groups, to ensure everyone is doing ok. It’s great to fit in a catch up video call with your loved ones to see what they have been up to or to share your day with them (even if you have not been that productive).
- Get creative – It’s ok to make light of our current situation. Sure, we know and understand the seriousness, but making a funny meme or sharing a silly thought, is a great pick me up when we are feeling disconnected or down. In my case, my husband created the Quarantini. It’s a martini with white rum, three olives and lemon peel to be enjoyed during the quarantine. Cheers!
Doing these things has honestly kept me sane and engaged during this time. It almost feels “normal”. Let’s all stay connected and get through this one day at a time.
Till next time…
Life Stuff with Tania Snyman 