Combatting Loneliness During Quarantine

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Copyright 2020                                          Aleasa Word


The past month or two has been tough for many. All over the US  and even in other parts of the world stay at home or shelter in place orders have been issued by local governments. For those with family at home on of the biggest struggles is actually getting along every day while the whole family has to shelter in place. At some point though people learn to be grateful for company and the mere fact that they still have human interaction. 

For others the picture can be one that is tough to manage. When living alone, this time can be peaceful yet sometimes daunting. If you are employed, that may be the one part of human connection you can hold onto and even that may not be quite enough to fulfill our sense of belonging. Those on the other end who are alone and have lost their jobs, there is a difference of loneliness all together. 

Here are some tips to help get you through this time if you are living solo and feel like you're running out of ideas: 

1. Check in with others frequently by phone and video chats to give yourself a sense of still being connected
2. If you feel you need to, create a mini routine for each day so you can tune in more to your sense of purpose
3. Watch cooking shows or cooking videos and learn how to prepare a whole new culinary experience
4. Find free courses online to beef up your skills while at home 
5. Take walks outside while practicing safety, hygiene and social distancing practices
6. Have virtual lunch,game nights with  friends and family on zoom
7. Have a spaced out dinner on the lawn with a friend socially distanced far enough away 
8. Communicate at a safe distance following CDC guidelines or by phone with a neighbor  

There are lots of ways to be creative and if you're alone, it's up to you to  find ways to connect. You don't have to be lonely even if you're alone. The great thing about today is we are all connected across the internet and YOU my friend are just one tweet, post, snap or live stream way from connecting with other sin the world. 

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