How to Still Have Fun During Social Distancing

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Behavioral Health

By Sharika Sumaya

Presented by DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

Part of the Prevention in Practice series

Also available in: English

Added on May 28, 2020 Print this article

Got cabin fever? Time to spice up your social distancing.

As the world comes to a near halt to enforce social distancing, it's easy to feel stuck in our own homes. While social distancing, feelings of stress and frustration can be common due to constant news updates, seeing the same walls, and a general lack of socialization or activities nearby. During these challenging times, it is more important than ever to engage in a wellbeing routine. Instead of considering yourself constrained at home, take advantage of this weird time by accessing some of the new and creative activities that are waiting online!

Head out on a solo adventure

Grab your passport and take a virtual field trip. Explore sites, cities, and cultures you've always dreamt of experiencing! If you prefer nature over cities, hike your way through Earth's hidden gems with a National Park virtual tour. Don't let this outbreak keep you from conquering your bucket list!

Spend a day at the zoo or your favorite museum

Say 'hi' our animal friends at the San Diego Zoo using their animal live cams or clear your mind and drift into relaxation as you stare into the wonders of the ocean through Monterey Bay Aquarium's live cams. If you're more of an art enthusiast, visit your favorite museum! Explore the famous Louvre, the Met, or brush up your art history knowledge with Google Arts and Culture.

Have fun and indulge in a new hobby

Grab your favorite art tools and tune in to Lunch Doodles, test your kitchen skills with America's Test Kitchen, learn ballet, or pick up a new instrument.

Relax your mind and body

Take it slow and meditate with Headspace or practice mindfulness with UCLA Mindful. Had enough calm, you can also speed things up by fitting a workout or yoga session into your social distancing routine!

Explore the world, connect with nature, perfect your favorite recipe, stretch, and don't forget to connect with friends and family, they're online too. Maybe take your virtual happy hour to the virtual zoo!

Keywords: connection, COVID-19, emotion regulation, relaxation, routines, stress, support, virtual

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