Keep busy
It’s easy to want to pull the quilt over your head and snooze. You’ve just been given authorised hibernation time, right? Try and resist! Keeping busy will ultimately be better for your mental health.
Referring back to that wonderful thing most of us have regular access to, the Internet, there is an abundance of free materials and even courses to help you learn a new skill. Who knows, you might learn something that’ll help you out massively when you get back to work or some tekkers to show the lads when you finally reunite.
Exercising at home, should any symptoms allow, will also keep you busy and can help things get a bit easier when it’s time to transition back to your regular fitness routine. There are plenty of exercises you can do with a resistance band and a couple of tins of beans, and don’t forget about your MAN v FAT Football Take Home exercise booklet, which you should have received via email.
But this is an emergency like we’ve never experienced in our lifetimes, and it’s not every day you’re stuck indoors because of a global pandemic. So films and books might be your saviour, and can prove to be some welcome escapism should the news become a little overwhelming. Anything to stop you from going stir-crazy!
Loneliness is already a problem within our society, and it may get worse over the next few weeks, not to mention the boredom. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others, they may be feeling as though they are in the same position as you. Keep safe, continue to follow government guidelines and keep washing your hands. You’ve got this and don’t forget, we’re all in it together.
