Safety Measures To Take When Self-Isolation is Not an Option

Many countries are already on a nationwide lockdown with only essential services in operation. Several have recommended self-isolation as a precautionary measure to halt the spread of an infectious disease.

While one can’t deny the efficacy of self-isolation, in some cases, you may have no choice but to go out even if you don’t want to.

One good example would be health workers and first responders who still need to go to work to manage the crisis. In almost all cases, these are medical professionals who will know what to do to stay safe.

The problem arises when other people have to go to work because the companies they’re employed at are not shutting down.

This group of people generally are not aware of the risks and necessary precautions they should take.

At times like these, you will need to proactively reduce your risks. During a pandemic it’s almost impossible to eliminate the risks.

All you can do is reduce them. Let’s see how you can go about it.

1. Avoid public transport, if you can help it.

If you have your own vehicle, use it. Now is not the time to be environmentally-conscious.

If you don’t have your own vehicle, either use a bicycle or walk, if the place you need to go to is not too far.

Alternatively, you may choose to carpool with a few people you trust. Everyone needs to be onboard when it comes to staying cautious.

Mathematically speaking, carpooling is safer than taking a ride on a public bus or subway where the risks increase exponentially just because of the sheer numbers of people on it.

2. Wipe down your workstation

Use a disinfectant spray to wipe your workstation at the start of every work day. Use a mask if it makes you feel safe.

Avoid touching your face, and wash your hands regularly. This is NOT paranoia.

It’s a necessary measure. Office spaces are usually air-conditioned and not too big. It’s easy for the virus to spread if just one person has it.

3. Keep to yourself

Avoid hanging out in groups with co-workers. You’re not being unfriendly. You’re just being cautious.

Self-isolate at work as best as you can. Avoid eating with others and it’s best to eat at your own desk. Ideally, you should have brought food from home because you want to avoid going out too much.

The goal is to avoid crowds and people whenever possible. COVID-19 has been proven to be contagious and the only way to arrest the spread is to minimize contact between people.

4. Ask your boss to let you work from home

If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. Speak to your boss and see if it’s possible to work from home or come in to the office twice or three times a week.

You can still get the job done while maintaining some form of isolation.

It’s in everyone’s best interest to do so. While this is not possible for those in the service industry, regular office workers should have no problems here.

It’s usually the management that needs to shift its mindset.

• Shop online

If you do not need to go to work, you may probably only need to go out to get groceries. If possible, purchase most of your groceries online.

Sometimes, you may see that items are sold out or the website may ‘hang’ or cancel your order. Do try again at intervals.

Often, the inventory is replenished your order will go through. It’s just a matter of being persistent.

Stores have implemented quotas so that customers can’t hoard. So, while you can purchase the items you need, you’ll need to keep going back for more.

Shopping online will allow you to avoid breaking self-isolation and keep things relatively hassle free.

• Monitor your health

Last but not least, monitor your health and strive to improve it.

Eat wisely. Exercise indoors daily. Boost your immune system with vitamin C, zinc and probiotics.

Try to lose weight and eliminate unhealthy habits like smoking.

Now is the time to prioritize your health and orientate yourself towards a better lifestyle.

This COVID-19 pandemic will pass, but the positive habits you form now will serve you well all your life.

Overcoming Boredom When You are In Home-Isolation

The author, Leo Tolstoy, once said, “Boredom is the desire for desires.”

Never has that quote held truer than now when so many countries are going into lockdown and governments are telling people to self-isolate to curb the spread of infectious diseases or pandemics.

There’s no denying that self-isolation is the best way to prevent yourself from getting infected and it puts a brake on the spread of the disease.

If everyone self-isolated for a month, the spread of a pandemic would come to an abrupt halt.

Of course, this scenario is impossible to achieve, but it highlights just how powerful self-isolation is.

The downside to this is that now you’re stuck at home and you’re bored.

You feel like the pandemic has cramped your cool lifestyle. Introverts may find no change to their already quiet lives but even they may feel a little rebellious since they’re being told to stay inside. It’s human nature.

There are several things you can do at home.

• Start on projects that take a while to complete

Alternatively, you may decide to start writing the book that you’ve always dreamed of writing.

Or maybe you’ve wanted to learn oil painting. Or start improving your guitar playing skills.

There’s so much you can do and now is as good a time as any to start.

• Exercise

This activity is crucial. Remember how you used to say, “But I just don’t have the time to go to the gym.”

Well, guess what? You have all the time in the world now to work out at home.

Most gyms are closed these days. So, start training.

• Spend time with your family

So often we are caught between juggling our careers and families. With more time at home now, you can actually catch up with your spouse and kids.

Engage in fun activities like board games or video games. A family that plays together stays together.

• Plan your next vacation

Yes, you may not be able to go anywhere now… but things will get better.

The good news is that you can experience the same excitement by planning your future trip now.

Where will you go? What will you do/see? Where will you stay?

So many questions… and your family and you can spend time together finding the answers.

Once you know how it’s all going to go, it’s just a matter of waiting until the situation has run its course and subsided for you to set off on your dream holiday.

• Social media

Social media is a double-edged sword. While it can help you pass the time, it’s also filled with drama and debate which can put a dampener on your spirits.

Use social media for entertainment and AVOID getting into debates at all cost.

Ideally, spend no more than 15-minutes on social media at any one time.

This will prevent you from falling down a rabbit hole of vitriol and pointless arguments with insane people online, or getting addicted to the platform itself.

• Netflix and chill

What better way to spend time with your spouse/partner than to cuddle up in front of the TV and binge watch the latest TV shows… and if the show is boring, you can always ‘chill’.

Some married couples have not chilled for so long that they’ve become virgins again.

This home-isolation period can put the passion back in your relationship, if you will let it.

At the end of the day, as long as you find activities to engage in, you’ll keep boredom at bay.

You just need to find out what you’re passionate about and pour your attention there.

Where your attention goes, your energy goes. Keep your activities fun and productive and you may discover that you’re actually happier now at home. That’s a good place to be.

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Cheers, Helene Malmsio

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