What to do if Your City is in Lockdown

0
564

As the number of people infected with COVID-19 continues to rise, more and more governments are implementing the lockdown policy in various cities. If you live in such a city, you might find yourself at a loss on how to handle the situation best.

This article will offer you a few tips on how to survive – and even thrive – during a lockdown.

1. Have the Essentials

This means ensuring that you have enough food, water, and medication to last you through the lockdown. Your food should be non-perishable to ensure that it can last you a long time. Stock up on bottled water as well in case the unexpected happens. If you are on any medication, ensure that you have enough to last you through that period.

Also, get enough toiletries such as soap and toilet paper to last you for a while. However, this does not mean purchasing a whole aisle of toilet paper.

Additionally, buy things to keep you occupied and entertained. Board games are a good place to start.

 

2. Learn a Skill

The best part about lockdown is you have the time to do whatever you have been putting off. Take that time to learn a new language, to cook, to paint, to play an instrument, to play 918kiss, or anything else you that you have an interest in.

 

3. Learn How to Work at Home

If you can work from home and have never done so before, you may find it a bit difficult to adjust. The house can be too cozy to get serious work done. As such, you need to designate a specific area in the home to serve as your office. Make sure that everyone understands that that area is off-limits at certain hours.

Also, avoid going to work in your pyjamas. You need to feel like you are indeed at work. Therefore, wake up and dress up as if you are going to work.

 

4. Exercise

The lack of movement can take a toll on your body. Therefore, be sure you give your body a workout every day. In addition to helping you burn calories, working out enables you to alleviate the tension and stress that are bound to build up from being stuck in one place for a long time.

 

5. Connect with Family and Friends

If you live alone, ensure that you connect with others through social media and other channels. FaceTime, call, or chat with your loved ones daily to avoid feelings of loneliness and help reduce your susceptibility to stress and depression. 

Final Thoughts

We may not have control of whether we go into lockdown or not, but we have control over how we live through it. If your city is in lockdown, take that opportunity to take care of yourself as well as your family. A lockdown can be a blessing in disguise, as it can help you build a better relationship with yourself and those close to you.

Subscribe for Simcha Updates!

* indicates required