Lockdown a life hack, you may not think it right? . Not being able to hug your grandkids. The little things like choosing shoes for a party gone. No weddings as couples put happiness on hold. It\u2019s hard to look on the bright side but maybe this is a blessing by bringing back the community spirit that Grimsby once had.<\/p>\n
Unlike years ago we no longer invite the neighbours round to show them holiday photos.\u00a0 Some of us don\u2019t even communicate with those 2 doors down from us.\u00a0 Since Lockdown isn\u2019t it great we\u2019re checking our neighbours are ok, shopping for the Vulnerable and keeping in touch more regularly with those we love. Thinking about It shouldn\u2019t we normally? If we have elderly neighbours shouldn\u2019t we always check they\u2019re ok?. \u00a0Busy schedule or not there\u2019s always time for a quick call with loved ones. \u00a0Think of a mother and baby walking towards you. You\u2019d stand aside now because, we have to social distance. \u00a0Always stand aside for someone to pass and we\u2019ll again live in that considerate community we once had.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re not in a rush to get ready and meet a friend you can\u2019t help but take longer, looking in the mirror criticising yourself. Now more than ever you must try learning to love yourself and make better decisions. Before lockdown it was harder to do this seeing constant airbrushed pictures of celebrities, hair extensions, plastic surgery these can be life changing for some people\u2019s confidence but may make others feel like that\u2019s the way their supposed to look. Now everyone has to embrace a more natural look. Your grey routes may come through, skin may start to sag but ultimately there\u2019s no better time to embrace and encourage those around us that they\u2019re amazing just the way they are. Spending all your time at home means there\u2019s no coat to cover up your personality. You\u2019re not trying to prove yourself for a job promotion and you don\u2019t feel pressured to wear makeup. Embrace the fact you may be a hugs person or if you\u2019re somebody who tells Dad jokes. Never apologise for being you.50% of us will go grey and that\u2019s the way it is. Only ever change you for you.<\/p>\n
Your house can be good at helping you make big decisions. For most of us stress from work and learning has become easier and you spend more time than you think staring at the walls. This is a good time to sit down and decide what you really want in life. Even consider smaller decisions. Why not let your kids dye their hair with tissue paper and hot water. It isn\u2019t harmful, it\u2019s really fun and they couldn\u2019t have it for school. Being less stressed can really help you think about the bigger picture. Is university for you? Could a gap year be more efficient? Are you and your partner ready to have kids? Is a career change the answer? Even if it\u2019s just 30 minutes thinking time on a peaceful walk, you may never get this chance again. Have a chill and think about what you really want.<\/p>\n
However Lockdown isn\u2019t a holiday. Many of us still have to work putting ourselves in danger, so many of us apart from family and so many of us suffering terribly with mental health as a result. Not living life normally is a struggle for many. If you\u2019re suffering with mental health there are so many useful websites you can visit: www.priorygroup.com, young minds.org.uk. Times are worrying so minds can suffer to. Always ask the people you love If they\u2019re ok as if we learn to address our attitudes now were more likely to keep these positive changes post lockdown.<\/p>\n
Lockdown your life hack, you may not think it right? But each time it hits you hard, you learn something new about yourself, you understand more and you can change more on the other-side.<\/p>\n
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