5 Ways to Survive Self-Isolation

A Guest post from Carole Ann Rice of Real Coaching Co. Distributed by Sanity Marketing.

Keeping healthy in these difficult times means staying inside and alone for most of us. While self-isolation is the best route, it can also be a pretty lonely experience. If you’re on your own, there are plans you can put in place to make things easier and help make sure you get through this tough period.

Leading UK life coach Carole Ann Rice is confident that there are some aspects in our control, and we can make a difference. Here, she shares 5 ways to not feel lonely while in self isolation.

1. Keep it in perspective –some days feel extremely long and without end but remember this will not last forever. You are in the best place to stay safe and well. There will be an end to all of this, and life will go back to normal eventually –so you have a lot to look forward to.

2. Make the effort –sometimes you just want someone to ask you how you’re doing without having to be the instigator, but if you’re feeling lonely and cut off –reach out. Don’t wait for others to get in touch. Loneliness can become a habit and get worse the more you ignore it, so get in touch when you need to. 

3. Set a routine –make a deal with friends and family to stay in touch at set times during the week. This will help you establish a routine and have things to look forward to every day. Mix up video calls with phone calls and messages for more flexibility.

4. Set projects –this doesn’t have to be anything too ambitious but set yourself projects that can be completed over the long and short term. It might be clearing out a cupboard or digging the garden. Make sure they are achievable and enjoyable. 

5. Practice daily self-care –this means establishing a routine that makes sure you look after yourself and takes care of the practicalities. Shower daily when you wake up, get dressed and eat at regular times keeping a varied diet as much as possible. Stick to your routine to help you feel you have a purpose and reason to get up in the morning. 

ABOUT REAL COACHING CO 

Carole Ann Rice from Real Coaching Co is one of the UK’s leading life coaches and personal de-velopment experts. She helps people all around the world discover the best version of themselves. Much of her work involves focusing on the here and now and is different to what you may experience in therapy. Life coaching is all about goal-setting and implementing techniques to achieve success and true happiness. Carole Ann, Winner of Best Coach in the Best Business Women’s Awards, works with her clients to improve relationships, diet, energy, health and well-being and confidence. Carole Ann’s clients are empowered– as she believes in you even when you don’t! She’s 100% committed to your success and offers continued support every step of the way.