From cold weather to Covid-19 to cost, there are many reasons to stay in at the moment, but letting your social life wither can have real consequences
“There is also a general feeling of fear and exhaustion, exacerbated by constant negativity in the news, that would need to dissipate before I would get excited about going out again.”Like Bennett, many of us don’t want to take off our tracksuit, press ourselves against others in a crowd, or even socialise with people or at places where we once enjoyed close contact, trivial conversations and flirting.
Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningAlthough Australians largely describe themselves as social and outgoing , almost half strongly or somewhat agreed that they are choosing to spend more time on their own as a result of the pandemic.
Human connection is just as crucial for vulnerable Australians, although they may want to continue to practice Covid-safe behaviours such as wearing a high-quality respirator mask indoors and avoiding settings that are too crowded. “My wife, Linda, and I went to a masquerade ball at the Art Gallery of NSW with 200 other people. We were sitting next to each other, talking, and having a great time.”
Take an intentional approach to kickstarting your social life by thinking about the activities you miss most and planning around those first.? What can be done to reduce those risks? Fell suggests that, in reintegrating into the social scene, we practice empathy for the socially anxious and the vulnerable, and increase communication about what will be required ahead of social events. She also suggests taking an intentional approach to making plans.
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