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15 ways I'm going to try and fight isolation

Hey all, to be clear I don't mean going against recommendations of social distancing. I'm just trying to brainstorm some ways to make myself (and others) feel less alone during this time.

  1. Cuddle my doggo. I know that I have a need for physical contact so I'm so glad I have a dog now. If you can and want to foster an animal, I know PAWS is looking for fosters!
  2. Record videos of me reading stories. I did this once for a friend and I think it helped her when she was feeling lonely. I also think I would find this rewarding.
  3. Playing games online with friends. It's still a way to interact with people.
  4. Write letters. I think I can still pop over to a mailbox and be okay
  5. Try to play a board game over video chat. I think Mysterium could work pretty well for this actually.
  6. Schedule virtual lunch dates. I usually eat with people at lunch so it will be good to keep that up.
  7. Put out requests for things that make me happy when I need them. Have pet and baby pictures at the ready!
  8. Try to post my own dog pics often because I know I have friends that this will delight.
  9. Send a lot of texts. I honestly feel pretty special when I have a lot of texts so I think this will help.
  10. Write long emails. Letters may become a thing that won't work or some people don't want to get, but emails can work well too. I, admittedly, mostly use email for work, but I want to try and use it for electronic personal letters too.
  11. Focus on settling into my new home. There is a fair bit that I still need to do and I think having something concrete to do after my work is done will help me.
  12. Set up a secret santa type of thing. People could opt in and then be responsible for sending some sort of small gift (including electronically) to someone else.
  13. Look at photos and videos of my nephews. Honestly, these just always make me feel better.
  14. Have online watch parties where I and at least one other person watch the same thing at the same time and we talk about it.
  15. Keep writing. This can be hard when I'm not doing my best if I'm being honest, but it is ultimately rewarding.
(Prompt by me)

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