Staying inside your house can be the safest way to protect yourself from the coronavirus. But unfortunately, it could also result in loneliness and other negative emotions as people need socialization too.
"Humans are social creatures", explains by Amanda Ruiz, a licensed professional counselor and founder of The Counseling Collective. "We are often energized by being around other people and we get support, encouragement, and love from others", she added.
So, don't feel bad if this quarantine is already taking its toll on your emotional and psychological state. Experts say, experiencing such is normal nowadays.
Also, there are several things you can do to feel connected with other people and eventually alleviate these negative feelings. Here are some of those.
ENJOY A DINNER OR JAM WITH FRIENDS WITH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology has been effective in helping people with almost everything, especially when it comes to communication. With just the use of their gadgets like phones, laptops, and tablets, people can already talk and bond with each other even though separated by thousands of miles.
Because the situation is giving us no choice but to stay at home most of the time and to isolate oneself from other people even our friends, better use the technology to bridge the gap, advised Ruiz. So, instead of eating alone, why not FaceTime your closest friends and eat your meal with them, as posted by Elite Daily.
WATCH VIRTUAL CONCERTS
Due to the risks of the virus, leisure activities like concerts and music festivals are canceled in almost all parts of the globe. But this dilemma doesn't stop talented artists to showcase their skills and entertain people just to give them a reason to smile even during these perilous times.
Some of the artists who are willing to perform for free are Gloria and Emilio Estefan, J Balvin, Luis Fonsi, Ana Brenda Contreras, and Diane Guerrero. Teaming up for Eva Longoria's virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration, the online concert will happen on May 5 at 2 pm PT on Facebook Live, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, and iHeartLatino's radio websites and stations, as reported by Billboard.
HELP THE NEEDY
With what is happening in the world now, a lot of people are suffering not just physically but also financially. So why not grab the opportunity to help them? Help make the world a better place amid the coronavirus pandemic. You can do that by contacting Red Cross, LiveYourDream.org, DoSomething.org, Amnesty Decoders, Volunteer Match, Idealist.org, and UNV Online Volunteering through their online pages.
