10 Tips To Stay Positive Throughout Lockdown 2.0

It’s like we’ve hopped in a time machine back to March… Lockdown is BACK.

Suddenly we’re back to living in loungewear, spending weekends snuggled up on the sofa & weekly catch up calls! Now although we don’t mind the whole snacking & binge-watching Netflix part it ain’t exactly the best news with sparkle SZN fast approaching.

We wanna be getting glammed up with our girls, boozin’ at bottomless brunches, gift shopping ’til we drop & feeling festive with the fam! Instead we’re stuck inside for the forseable…

Lockdown is full of highs and lows and can be tough to tackle. We know that, so we’ve rounded up 10 tips to stay positive throughout Lockdown 2.0

1. STOP Feeling Guilty

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You’re not supposed to learn 3 different languages, master the art of painting, release a mix tape & start 7 small businesses. We’re in the middle of a pandemic girl, chill!

Yes it does feel good to be productive, but you don’t have to make life changing discoveries daily! Use this time to take a well deserved break. Prioritise looking after YOU!

2. Set Boundaries

Look after yourself by setting some healthy boundaries.

Don’t watch the news too much, once a day is enough! The news ain’t exactly giving off good vibes rn…is it? We know it’s important to stay informed, but try not to check it every 5 mins!

We ALL know how easy it is to get stuck scrolling aimlessly as the hours flash by. If you need a TikTok scrollin’ sesh to brighten up ya day, you do you! But try to limit your time spent scrollin’ a little, we promise you’ll feel better for it!

3. Get a Routine

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Stop hittin’ snooze! Easier said that done…we know! One of the most helpful things you can do to stay positive throughout lockdown is making sure you stick to a routine. Make a fun plan of action for each day/week & try to get up when you’re alarm goes off the first, or second time!

4. Stay Connected

Make sure you reach out to friends, especially the ones you haven’t seen in a while! You’ll be surprised how fun a good ol’ virtual catch up can be!

5. Get Outta The House

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Now we’re absolutley not encouraging you to break the rules, but we ARE encourageing you to take advantage of your daily walks! Get out each morning, on your lunch break or in the evening, whichever you prefer! But trust us, stretching your legs & getting a lil time in the great outdoors is SO worth it!

6. Stay Motivated!

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No, we don’t mean motivated to learn those 7 new langages we mentioned earlier… Motivate yourself to get out of bed for each moring by planning in lots of little things to look forward to.

Why not make a a fun lil timetable for the month?! Add in an activity or two per day; Pencil in when you’ll be cooking all your fave meals, your daily walks, zoom catch ups, movie night, games night, virtual quizzes & more!

7. Eat GOOD

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Yep, snacking is GREAT. The best even. Nothing beats it. BUT it’s so important to still eat properly, regularly & healthily throughout lockdown! It’s the best way to keep you feeling & looking your best.

In need of some inspo? Check out these quick & easy healthy recipes you’re sure to love!

8. Get dressed!

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Ok so we admit it, we spent a good few days stuck in the same PJ’s last lockdown… But we quickly learnt the importance of still getting ‘ready’ each morning to feel more like ourselves!

Slip into ya fave loungewear set, do a full skincare routine & pop on ya fave snuggly slippers before starting the day, we guarantee you’ll feel better for it!

9. Get Enough ZzzZzz!

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Sounds silly to say when sleep is one of the only activity options we have rn… But it’s SO important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep!

Excersise is key for a good nights sleep & as tempting as it is to binge watch Netflix ’til 4am every night, please try not to…

10. This Won’t Last Forever

Don’t forget, even though it currently feels like the disaster that is 2020 is never ending, it will end…SOON! Someday soon you’ll be back pre-drinking with the girls, giggling & exchanging stories about that weird time you were stuck inside for a month…or 3!

Make sure ya share these tips with a gal who needs to hear them!

Stay safe & stay positive x