The COVID-19 virus is gripping our country: us, and the rest of the world. The undertaken measures have led to rely on entertaining ourselves indoors. Question is how the hell do we keep the peace? Read here what you can do to boost moral at home and protect the mutual relationship with yourself, roommate, partner and/or children. Let’s face it, you will need this.
1. ME-TIME:
What is that annoying noise I hear in the background? Oh wait, it’s my partner. Creating some time for you alone is key to not wanting to quieten the other with improper measures. Take time to recharge your battery, unwind and relax. Create some me-time by reading a book, listen to music or a podcast, take a relaxing bath, or meditate. But it can already be simple as having a coffee in your garden or balcony. How do you organize this? Try to coordinate it with your living partner(s), when you’re having your me-time they can have theirs. Piece of cake. Peace.
2. COMMUNICATE:
It is stating the obvious, but good communication is the norm for every relationship. Guess what? Practice makes perfect since it may have been a long time since you spend 24/7 with anybody. Give each other compliments, laugh, listen (!), compromise and if words need to be said – stay tactful (leave the plates intact, do not raise your voice and save your right punch when the gym is open again).
3. FUN:
Trapped at the house, but we can still make the most of it. For the lucky parents among us who are currently fulltime school teacher, chef and homeworker: let your children do a sleepover in a homemade tent in the living room, let them mow the lawn (with the right instructions), encourage self-improvement projects, teach them how to cook, or play monopoly for the hundredth time. Love birds in the house? Beware of the baby boom. For the singletons out there: redecorate your Tinder account and boost your online dating life (but don’t use it yet).
In other words: make from your quarantine time your staycation, STAY HEALTHY, be proactive in boosting your mind body and soul until our doors open again, hopefully very soon.