Stay Positive During Home Quarantine

Times are hard right now. That’s why it’s important now, more than ever, for us to empathize with one another and stay positive. Nothing good comes from dwelling–if anything, it often leads to unhappiness and anger. Many people have a lot of anger toward this year, but in life often having hard conversations with yourself can lead to a lot of good. This is the year that forced you to have those hard conversations, this is the year that woke you up. There are still so many ways to remain positive.

1. Socialize, Socialize, Socialize

Socializing is one of the most important things to keep myself healthy and energetic. Talk to your loved ones - parents & siblings more often. Also, don’t forget to stay in touch with your friends. It’s a great time to reunite your relationships with your besties in your home country and your new friends. All you need is just a click and say “hi” to your acquaintances.

2. Limit your media intake

Sure we still need to take in the appropriate government guidance regarding what steps to take next but it’s seriously damaging to our mental health and mood to be absorbing unnecessary amounts of negative and low energy conversation.

If you’re feeling a little low in mood, limit your media intake to 10-15 minutes at the end of the day to get the updates and please, continue with your day.

3. Use this time for self care.

This is possibly the biggest silver lining that I see in this whole situation. Our day-to-day distractions have mostly now been removed (self quarantine life) and we are being encouraged to look a little closer to home to keep ourselves afloat, mentally and emotionally. Self care and habits like meditation are often pushed to the side in our busy lives but now I truly believe the universe is asking us to do this work.

4. Remember you’re grateful for.

Positive breeds positive. Remember great things that are in your life - Food Security, Shelter, Loved Ones. Cherish time with the people around you and deepen connections.

5. Get a lot of sleep 

If you are working from home and/or quarantine you’re likely to have more time to hand because of the removal of commuting time. Take this time to get an extra hour in bed or get on top of that admin that keeps being shoved to the bottom of your to-do list.