It is no surprise that this lockdown had a psychological effect on our mind.
We have been locked in our house for a while which means we were in our comfort zone for the past few months. I assume suddenly stepping out of the house will cause discomfort and social anxiety. We have been away from the outside world for months and it is normal to feel anxious when you step out to get back to your normal routine.
So in this blog I am going to give you 5 tips to manage social anxiety/life after lockdown
1. TAKE IT EASY!
It is absolutely normal to feel anxious when you step out of your comfort zone. So normalize that part and take it easy. Don’t rush or stress yourself or don’t pressurise yourself in anyway.
Keep in mind that you are not the only one out there who will feel anxious after the lockdown ends. It is not easy to get over a Pandemic. It takes time to get back to your normal life after three months and get used to your normal routine.
Follow these simple tips and it might help you to ease up your anxiety :
- Breathe in and out
- Do a positive self talk
- Calm yourself
- Listen to soothing music
- Relax
- Avoid worrying
2. AVOID DIFFICULT CONVERSATION
This means that you have to be very careful about investing your energy. Don’t involve yourself in difficult conversations that requires your energy (trust me you are going to need energy to get through the day).
Avoid conversations that drains you emotionally like avoid political topics. Don’t engage into another pandemic/endemic conversation. Remember that just like you everyone is trying to cope up with some kind of social anxiety.
Instead do this :
- Surround yourself with positive topics
- Try to talk about simple yet creative things
- Keep your conversations healthy
- Try to smile more
3. RESERVE YOUR ENERGY
Remember it is your first normal/busy day after lockdown. Be careful about where you invest your energy. Every small work might drain you. So make sure that you keep reminding yourself that whatever you are doing “Is it worth your energy?”
Here’s how you can reserve your energy:
- Stay hydrated
- Stick to your schedule for the first one week
- Invest your energy in important tasks
- Eat healthy
4. PLAN A SCHEDULE
This might sound boring but trust me this is going to be of great help. Sticking to your schedule/to-do-list/daily planner will keep you motivated for a long time. This way you will be investing your energy into something that is benefiting you in return.
Having a schedule will definitely keep you focused, clear, flexible and occupied. Having a to-do-lis is better than awkwardly being blank about what to do next.
5. BE POSITIVE (HAVE FUN)
Have a positive mindset and do not forget to have fun after the lockdown comes to an end. Please be positive. Being positive when you are anxious is a great instrument to deal with social anxiety.
I suggest you read my blog on Positive Self-Talk and I am sure it will help you to keep a positive mindset.
Do things that make you happy. Laugh more and try to create a positive environment wherever you go.
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Keep It Healthie 