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How To Make The Most Out Of Social Distancing
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In the UK where I moved a month ago, social distancing measures are introduced with delay. Compared to countries like France, Poland or Austria, it seems like we’re a bit behind.
This is changing, though. Boris Johnson already talked about new measures last Monday. For me, however, social distancing already started on Friday night. I decided it for myself after I read THE article by Tomas Pueyo.
The decision to stop seeing people and stay home brought mixed feelings. Or course, a big part of me feels anxious about what’s happening. The idea of being isolated and limiting my interactions to my only flatmate is uncomfortable.
But to my surprise, there are also other feelings surrounding this decision. Feelings of relief, calm and stillness.
As crazy as it sounds, I think a lot of people can benefit from social distancing. It depends on how you look at it. You can see being in lockdown as terribly depriving.
Or, you can look at it as an opportunity to do the things you wouldn’t normally do.
You can use this time to learn how to be alone and be fine. This is how I try to see it — and I encourage you to do the same.
