As much as I like to be informed and knowing everything that’s going on with this horrible disease, too much of anything isn’t a good thing. It’s important to stay informed, but overdoing it just causes more stress and anxiety for some. One of my friends started shutting off her phone almost everyday because she couldn’t stop herself from looking at the news or checking her bank account. In retrospect, this isn’t good for anyone’s mental health.

Lately, I’ve tried to do things or watch things that keep my mind off of everything going on. Sometimes I’ll be so interested in whatever I’m watching, reading, or doing and I’ll forget that things aren’t how they should be.

Here are a few things you could do to keep your mind off of the negativity:

1. Tie-dye something: Hopefully, you own white clothes or something you don’t mind bleaching because Amazon has every white sweatsuit on backorder for a few months. I made a tie-dye sweatsuit last week because I couldn’t fathom paying almost $500 for one from Cotton Citizen. It turned out pretty well! Remember to wear gloves if you have any and watch tutorials before doing so. 
2. Start a fire: Not a house fire but an outdoor fire with smores. I’ve been quarantined with my family and my dad started one in our fire pit last week. It was nice to get outside rather than all of us just scrolling around on our phones in the living room.
3. Cook or bake something: If you’re trying to keep your distance from stores altogether, make the most of what you already have in your fridge and pantry. We’ve been baking lots of cakes and making really good homemade soups at home lately. Illinois weather changes by the day so these soups are great for the colder days.

You might be spending lots of time staring at your screen with bad posture. This could lead to back aches, muscle pains, and more. You might want to invest in a Theracane Deep Pressure Massager. It’s easy to use and only weighs one pound!