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20th March 2020

Keep well – keep in contact

One of the things we want to do in the current crisis is signpost resources and suggestions  for ensuring we all retain our wellbeing (wherever possible); so we’ll be sharing ideas and resources which you may find useful at this time.

Our first post is a couple of suggestions as to how you can be sociable while socially isolating.

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For one, many of us would benefit in spending less time on Facebook and more communicating with each other directly – either in text typing (messenger or WhatsApp) or, even better in conversation – phone or either of the above – however nothing beats face to face; and here are our suggestions:-

Virtual coffee or tea break

Get a zoom.us app* and invite a few friends to join you for a cuppa; we suggest you avoid discussing woeful stuff – but maybe find out how everyone is coping and adapting to changing situations – if anyone is self isolating, can you help them? Is there a collaborative project you could do or maybe mini TED talks between friends – helping people learn a bit more about your world or life? Maybe even do activities together – virtual gym class, anyone?

You could add these sessions regularly into your day to create structure and cheer up the friends you invite. 

*On free Zoom accounts meetings are limited to 40 minutes, and other solutions are available.

Meet in the park

While we’re mostly still able to get out – but maybe wary of being in each other’s homes – why not have meetings outdoors – in the park, the woods, by the river/canal, in a garden or just along the street. Getting out, doing light exercise and interacting with a friend / neighbour (at a safe distance) is a great way to provide the stimulus we may be missing right now.

We’re very interested to hear how you’re coping with the changing world – please let us know by email or via social media.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: wellbeing

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