Concentrating on your health also means taking care of yourself mentally too. If you re , consider meeting with a counselor virtually. You can also reach out to family members more often to talk to them about how you re feeling.
It s important to know you re not alone even if you feel all by yourself during this time of social distancing.
2. You re Caring for Yourself AND Others
Social distancing isn t only to keep yourself healthy. If you re a secret carrier, you could transfer the virus to someone else.
Not everyone who gets COVID-19 gets really ill. As a senior citizen, you re indeed more susceptible to getting severely ill.
If you or someone else contracts a mild version or is , it can still easily transfer.
Distance yourself from others and be selective of who you’re around.
You should feel good knowing that by taking care of your health, you re taking care of your loved ones. And you re taking care of other people s loved ones as well.
3. You ll Get to See Your Grandchildren Grow Up
It can be challenging going without seeing family members for months. That s why you have to think of this time in your life as temporary.
If you were to get severely ill, as sad as it may sound, you might not be able to be with your family again.
That means you wouldn t be able to see your grandchildren grow up. And, you also wouldn t be able to see your children thrive as adults.
While the pandemic rages on, you have to stay optimistic and look to the future. Realize that even if you may be struggling now (which is understandable!) soon, you ll be able to see those you love again.
In the meantime, and watch virtual Netflix movies with your loved ones.
Not seeing them now doesn t mean you won t see them again soon. Try to think of this situation as temporary as opposed to long-lasting.
Take care of yourself so that your family can spend time with you when a vaccine becomes available.
4. You’re Setting a Good Example
You might have friends who aren t practicing social distancing.
If they re putting themselves and their loved ones in harm s way, you could be that person to help them.
Even if friends are socializing and aren t wearing masks doesn t mean you should follow suit.
You should do the polar opposite! Stay six feet away from others while visiting and wear a mask. You ll be less likely to get or spread COVID-19.
Other people who are following the guidelines may see what you re doing and change their habits.
And in the process, you both can save lives!
5. You ll Help Stop the Spread
Again, social distancing and wearing a mask is the most effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Not everyone is doing what they can to prevent this contagious virus from spreading.
But you can be different by showing others the importance of social distancing.
You should feel good knowing that you re doing everything in your power to keep you and your loved ones safe.
In Conclusion
We re living in unprecedented times, and you have every right to feel discouraged.
But instead of dwelling on the things you can t change, focus on how to thrive in your present circumstances.
Before you know it, we ll have conquered COVID-19, and you ll be able to see your loved ones once more.
Until then, keep practicing social distancing, and stay strong no matter the circumstances.
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