Many of us are getting stir crazy these days. And it looks like we have another month of self-sequestering.
Even the pets are feeling it. Some may be like the cat in this cartoon. They may need to run up a tree and cause some commotion. I saw a video the other day of a cat that was very upset she had to share the house with her owners. Let’s face it. Cats are the kings and queens of social distancing!
Staying inside and hunkering down is the right thing to do as we attempt to stem this pandemic. But there are some proper ways to take risks and keep your edge as we wait this out.
- Use the Internet to learn a new skill. What is it that you have been meaning to learn but never got round to?
- You can take e-courses. Some are free including Yale’s Happiness Course.
- Reach out to an old friend through the phone or social media.
- Use social media to spread a message of encouragement.Â
- Read a book about something you always wanted to know. You don’t have one handy?
- Your library probably has ebooks to check out.
- You can read free ebooks at Project Gutenberg
Find something useful to do. It’s possible. But I also understand if you’re feeling like climbing up the walls, or even an occasional tree!
