If you’re thinking of starting to return to normal life but you’re unsure after being in lockdown the don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you’ve been self-isolating for a number of weeks or a number of months, getting back out there is definitely a little scary and overwhelming. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to make the process a little less daunting. From checking the guidelines daily to only visiting places that you know are going to be quiet, the more you’re doing to keep yourself safe the better. With that in mind, here are 10 ways to ease your way back into normality after lockdown:
Make Sure You’re Checking The Guidelines Daily
One of the most important things to when it comes to easing back into your normal life post-lockdown is to ensure you’re checking the guidelines daily. Things are still up in the air and with numbers changing every single day, the guidelines are changing too. Whether the guidelines are becoming a little stricter or they’re easing more, it’s important you know what you can and can’t do. The best thing to do in this situation is to set up an alert on your phone, that way you should be notified. For tips and tricks when it comes to setting up news notifications on your phone, you can visit this site here.
Keep An Eye On Local Numbers
On a similar note, you also need to consider keeping an eye on the local numbers. Whether it’s for your own comfort or to help when it comes to making decisions as to whether or not you visit a certain location, having a clear idea of the numbers in your local area can really hope. These numbers are usually easy to find on local news accounts, or by searching on Google.
Start By Going Out To Quieter Places
If you’re feeling uncomfortable about going out in an area where cases may be high, it might be better to start by going out to quieter places first. Whether that’s places where you can easily spread out or somewhere that is not easily accessible, if there are fewer people there you can ease your way back into the world. As you start to feel more and more comfortable, you can go to busier places.
Go Out For Short Periods Of Time To Begin With
On a similar note, you could also try going out for short periods of time to start. Whether this means popping out for thirty minutes or doing your shopping in short bursts, you may feel a little more comfortable if you know you’re going to be back home before you know it. If you find that you feel a little more comfortable as you’re out, you can try staying a little longer. You’ll get more and more used to it the longer you stay out and about. You can opt to keep your mask on until you feel more comfortable and secure with your surroundings. Just make sure to dispose of your mask after use and use alcohol.
If You Can Do Something Online Easily, Do It
For those that are really worried, you can continue to do as much as possible online. From ordering your prescriptions to doing your weekly food shopping, there are still a lot of services that are going to be available online. As you start to feel more comfortable, you can try going out for those smaller tasks. For more information when it comes to prescriptions you can order online, you can visit this site here.
Make Sure You’re With Someone Who Can Make You Feel At Ease
If you do have to go out, you might find it beneficial to take someone with you that will make you feel at ease. If you start to feel uncomfortable they can help comfort you and reassure you that everything is okay and if you really struggle, they can continue your errand for you while you wait at home or in the car. It may take some getting used to but if you have someone you trust with you, it will definitely feel much easier.
Ensure You Follow The Safety Precautions
One of the best things you can do when it comes to easing your way back life after lockdown is to ensure you’re following the safety precautions. From wearing your mask to using hand sanitiser regularly, if you’re following the guidelines you’re going to feel much more at ease. For guidance when it comes to ways to stay protected from COVID-19 when out and about, you can visit this site here.
Check Restaurants Procedures Before You Visit
If you’re visiting a restaurant, you may want to consider checking their new procedures before you visit, especially as some people are doing more than others. From tracking and tracing everyone who enters the restaurant to encouraging people to wear masks, you may find it better to go somewhere that is putting extra guidelines in place the first few times you decide to eat out.
Slowly Build Up How Often You’re Going Out
For those that are still unsure, you can start to build up how often you’re going out. Whether this means going for a short walk or heading to the corner shop, the smaller you start the easier the whole process will be.
Don’t Do Anything You Don’t Want To Do
Finally, it’s important you remember not to do something you don’t want to do. If you feel as though you need to start getting back into normality but you’re not ready, there’s nothing telling you that you have to go outside just yet. It’s okay for everyone to go at their own pace, especially when it comes to your own safety and the safety of others.
With lots of ways to ease your way back into normal life after lockdown, you can be sure you’re not pushing yourself too far too soon. What else do you need to ensure you’re doing? Did we miss anything off of the list? Let us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below.
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