Howdy, everyone.I hope you're all holding up in this new situation. There really seems to be three very different schools of thought right now - the "NBD. I'm going out! It's all a hoax anyway!" school (luckily, this school doesn't seem to have many people in it!), the "stay home, stay safe, follow the rules!" school, and the "the world is ending! I must own all the toilet paper, as it will replace currency!" school. I hope you're firmly planted in the second one.
If you are currently trying to help flatten the curve by staying in when possible, you may be wondering how to stay healthy, stay busy, and stay sane. I'm here to try to help.
Staying healthy is dependent on the steps you take and the services you use.
WASH YOUR HANDS
First of all, wash your hands. Twenty seconds minimum, getting between fingers, on the backs of hands, palms, thumbs, and on the nails. Some people hum happy birthday twice. My 7-year-old sings it about 7 times. I prefer the chorus to Raspberry Beret or a little Truth Hurts. The Broadwayfans in my house go for Hamilton. Visit WashYourLyrics.com to input your favorite song and artist and get a customized poster with twenty seconds of handwashing lyrics and instructions. Also, fragrant smelling hand soaps, like peony, watermelon, or apply encourage little ones to wash more.
STAY HOME
Many new movies are being released straight to digital, giving you more entertainment options than ever without leaving your home. Trolls World Tour, Onward, and Frozen 2, for example, all came out in the past month, allowing your family to curl up for a night out, in.
Try Kindle Unlimited if a good book is more your speed, delivered right to the kindle app on your phone.
STAY IN THE CAR WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE
Use curve side, pick up, or drive through whenever possible if you must venture out. Many stores, like Walmart, Target, and Joann, offer curbside pickup, as do many restaurants like Chilis. Staying in your vehicle limits your possible interaction with others.
NO HOUSEGUESTS = NO PANTS
Stay in your PJs ALL DAY by limiting visitors! Sticks to virtual visits, or only one healthy friend at a time.
HAVE THE DOCTOR ON CALL
On a phone call, that is. Avoid the doctor's office unless told to come in by the doctor, and save the ER for emergencies. Call your doctor to discuss symptoms, or opt for virtual visits or services like teledoc. United Healthcare, and some other insurance providers, are currently waiving teledoc fees for customers. A simple call to the service gets you a conversation with a medical professional who can diagnose most issues and prescribe medication, or refer you to a medical facility.
Staying healthy is the fist step to getting through this, and everything that is 2020.
What is your family doing to stay healthy?
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