The past year has been extremely difficult for
everyone because of the numerous lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but
some individuals are finding it tougher than others. Although some restrictions
are starting to ease with the news of the vaccine, there are still many
locations both locally and worldwide where individuals are still forced to stay
at home to shield from the disease. This has had a huge mental impact on many
people who say they now have ‘cabin fever’. You can play your part in helping your
closest friends and family cope in lockdown. Here are just a few ideas:
Write
them a letter
Gone are the days when loved ones would send each
other a hand-written letter and there’s no doubt that social media is to blame for this shift in
communication. Receiving a written letter is considered a real novelty in the
current day and age and shows that you have put in time and effort.
When writing, consider aspects that are sure to
give them a mood boost including what makes them a great friend, as well as
their best personal qualities. You could also add a few photos of some of your
favorite memories. Sometimes, people need a reminder that they’re respected and
appreciated – and something as simple and genuine as this will cost you very
little but will mean so much.
Plan a
walk
If restrictions allow and you’re local to one
another, why not plan a socially-distanced walk? Staying cooped up indoors can
cause you to overthink and become depressed and you may even be suffering from
a lack of vitamin D from the sunshine. While entertainment venues, bars and restaurants
are shut, getting out in the fresh air is the only option you have to meet up
safely. Research has shown that being outdoors can lower stress-related
hormones such as cortisol and blood pressure, as well as increasing your energy
to help you feel more positive and motivated.
Send a
gift
What better way to put a smile on someone’s face
than sending a gift through the post? Ordering online has become even more
popular with store closures and is an extremely easy way of treating your loved
one. It can be difficult to know what to buy someone, however, you could choose
handmade Australia gifts that are locally sourced, organic and sustainable. Handmade gifts are sure to mean much more to the recipient as they
are unique, often customized and have been created with a great deal of care
and attention.
Plan
for the future
Although it’s difficult to predict how the future
is set to play out with the developing restrictions, it’s always a good idea to
plan activities you’d like to do together when things get back to normal. In
doing so, you’ll keep each other’s spirits up as well as making the most of the
time spent indoors. You could create a collaborative mood board or even a
spreadsheet of ideas to consider.
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