8 Ideas To Safely Unwind and Socialize Amid COVID-19

Man is a social creature. Aside from labor and survival, they also need to be with other people, socialize, and live to improve their quality of life. They also need these to adapt to the environment and fight for their survival. As we are nearing recovery from the deadly virus, we also start learning the ropes for how to survive and live amid the COVID-19 pandemic that threatens our existence.

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Aside from this, we also need to unwind, socialize, and live. If you feel a bit on edge yet want to let loose a bit, this article is for you. Here are ideas to unwind yet keep yourself safe from the virus. Check these out!

• Splurge and treat yourself

You might feel anxious and restless throughout the pandemic, not knowing when everything will turn back to normal—and that is truly valid. Loosen up and give yourself some slack by treating yourself to doing something you always want to do. You can also make yourself feel better by doing that splurge you have always planned to do. Buy yourself a camera, a video game console, or a luxury watch like Panerai, Luminox, or Seiko.

• Create a fitness program and goal

You may not agree with this at first, but sweating it out and staying active will make you more at ease and relaxed. Exercising is good for your mental health! More than this, you can also work on your beach body and surprise your friends when it is extra safer to gather! However, do not overwork yourself, too. It is important to ground your programs and goals in reality and trust the step-by-step process. 

• Plan watch parties with friends

Watch parties are one of the examples of the wonders that the digital space can do! Accessing a wide variety of movies is now easier because of streaming apps. Some have a watch party feature where you can watch together with your friends across different accounts. Aside from synchronized streaming, some also have a group chat where you can chat about your reactions, comments, and theories. Of course, your friends can reply to this!

With this, you can reconnect, or connect with your friends to bond over your favorite film or over the hottest movie that has just been released. Make this extra fun by having food and drinks at the side!

• Catch up with your favorite TV show

Since we mentioned the easy access to films, you can also take the time to be kind to yourself and binge-watch your favorite TV show. If you missed many episodes in the past, now is the perfect time to watch all of them! You can also start watching a TV show that you have always planned to watch.

• Prepare a lavish food and wine 

It may be difficult to dine at your favorite restaurant, especially if it is not entirely that easy to visit. Restaurants and other diners may have opened today with restrictions and health protocols, but the threat might still be there. To be extra careful, why not prepare your own lavish meal? Your favorite food might look complicated to prepare, but with the right practice, it is not impossible to pull off. Just one search and you might find its recipe, especially today when almost everything is accessible via the Internet.

• Set up an outdoor cinema

Do you miss going to the movies? Why not bring the big screen to your yard? You read that right! Another thing you can do to unwind even when you are at home is to set up an outdoor cinema. Prepare a projector, a white sheet, and your favorite film. You can also play a new movie that everyone still has not seen. Put pillows, blankets, and dramatic lights, too, for you and your guests to be comfortable while watching. Last but not the least, food! Everything is fun with delicious food. 

Of course, make sure to follow health protocols about not sharing utensils and water bottles. Maintain proper distancing. But as far as health and safety go, al fresco is always a good and safe idea!

• Plan a getaway

Okay, okay, we get it! You also need to see nature, unwind, and retreat from the cramped spaces of your home. When you finally decide to go out on a vacation, be strict with following the health protocols. Do not forget that tourists are also one of the likely carriers of the virus. Plan and budget your vacation, factoring in the process that you need to undergo like getting a swab test, putting yourself on quarantine, boosting on vitamins, and more!

• Visit local tourist spots

You might still postpone your Europe trip today even after a year. You can still go on your Europe trip by not going to Europe! Weird, right? The secret is to visit local tourist spots in your area that are just as breathtaking! Take this time to have an adventure and discover secret spots in the city—a good place that does not require dangerous flights and trips. If it is so much of a secret, too, you will just expect a few people in the place which will make it extra safer than in crowded places.

• Visit local camping sites

You can still be closer to nature and start your camping trip! Going by the recent point, you can also search for hidden camping spots where you can have nature by yourself. Make sure that it is safe, though! We cannot have you surviving the pandemic only to find yourself in danger because of some wild animal!

Speaking of wild animals, be careful of them as well, because they might be carriers of other illnesses and diseases. Cook your meals well even if you are outdoors to make sure that your food is safe.

Have fun responsibly and get vaccinated!

Getting vaccinated will be your strong line of defense against the virus. It may not make you a hundred percent immune, but it helps your body fight off the virus a lot easier. You can adapt and unwind, but make sure that you will also be responsible and alert.