The coronavirus lockdown is affecting us all and many people are struggling while they are stuck at home. But it is so important that you try to remain positive so you and your family can make it through this difficult time and come out to the other side of it. This post should hopefully help you with essential tips to mentally survive during the lockdown.

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4 tips to survive during the lockdown

Practice Self Care

Maintaining social distancing so you can avoid getting sick is so important, but it’s not just your physical health that you need to worry about. Being isolated from friends and family and worrying about the potential dangers can take a big toll on your mental health as well. That is why it is so important that you practice self-care during the lockdown. Keeping the house organised, taking regular exercise, and cooking healthy meals are all important ways to look after yourself. You will find it a lot harder to deal with being in lockdown if your mental health is suffering, so self-care is key.

Manage Your Finances

Many people are out of work right now and they find themselves in a difficult financial position. The government is offering a lot of financial help and that’s great, but there are some people that don’t apply for certain safety nets and may be having trouble with their finances. If you are worried about debts and payments etc. it is best to speak with companies and ask if you can take a payment break. Many companies are offering this at the moment and they may be able to help. If you are really struggling, you may need to look into financial assistance to understand some of your options. ALWAYS seek professional advice before making any decisions about your finances.

Stay In Touch With Friends and Family

Your support network is so important during a crisis, and just because you can’t see them in person, that doesn’t mean that you can’t stay in touch. People have adapted to the lockdown very quickly and families are using video chat apps to get together and do fun activities. It is important that you keep this up and spend time with friends and family, even if it is just digitally.

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Find Some New Hobbies

Finding ways to keep yourself busy is very important when you are stuck in the house all of the time. Even though it is a bad situation, you should try to get something good out of it if possible by taking up some new hobbies. If there are things that you’ve always wanted to try, now is the best time to do it, such as journaling. You have plenty of time on your hands and taking on new projects can help you to maintain a sense of purpose and achievement during the lockdown.

It’s a tough situation to be in right now, but it is important that we all stay at home to keep people safe. If you follow these tips, you will be able to keep your spirits up in order to mentally survive during the lockdown.

What are your tips to mentally survive during the lockdown?

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