Lockdown 2.0 is happening and it's ✨uncomfortable✨

Hey everyone,

Long time no see.

I just wanted to pop in and see how everyone was doing? Lockdown 2.0 was a bit of a shock to be honest and it's been quite an adjustment to get used to staying in again and working/ studying from home. I am currently in my third year of studying English Literature and Creative Writing. I'm not going to lie, I've never enjoyed online lectures😥! I get so nervous and end up saying the wrong thing, or not enough, or stuttering and I just can't get to grips with it ever. Don't get me started on these final year essays, I'm struggling with imposter syndrome massively! 

My tips for you all would be these things that have been keeping me sane- 

• Self-care. Make sure you're looking after yourself, and by this I mean, eat as healthily as you can. Do any bits of exercise, even if it's just a small walk around every hour. Take time for a relaxing bath. Look after yourself. You, of COURSE, can indulge in bad food and have lazy days, but DON'T let them become a habit, or you will start to feel shit. Having said that - also don't be too hard on yourself, you're only human and these are WEIRD times.
• Routine. Schedule. Regime. Whatever you want to call it. Have a plan of things you're going to do every day because if you don't, your days will collapse in on themselves and you will feel a loss of motivation and end up being less productive. Even if it's as simple as 'Get up. Have breakfast. Do the washing. Change bedsheet. Reply to emails. Tv/Relax. Have tea.' something as simple as this and being able to tick off the things you've achieved massively improves mental health. 
• Talk to loved ones if you can and if not, then L I T E R A L L Y if you go on Twitter, I guarantee you will find someone to talk with. You can even search 'someone to talk to' 'new friend' 'does anyone want a chat' etc. and you'll find that someone has tweeted this and you can find someone just to chat with about the time we're living in and the struggles or benefits you've encountered. Of course, if you have family/ friends then speaking with them is crucial, it really boosts your mood and reminds you you're not alone. It can help you feel less claustrophobic. 

Does anyone have any tips for getting through these incredibly unprecedented times? Leave them in the comments section if you do - you might just help someone! 

Peace and Love always -