Standing Strong Together

Illustrations by Brenna Quinlan

These are extraordinary times; our lives have changed so dramatically over the past weeks affecting us on every level: from individuals, families and communities to businesses big and small, and to governments. These sweeping changes stretch world-wide, engendering change on a global level. At this time, we must stay strong and stand together. During this time of isolation, anxiety and more time at home, there are some simple but enjoyable ways we can keep busy and productive. Let’s embrace the simple things we can do for ourselves, our families and the community we live in.

Maintaining your mental and physical health while staying at home is important at this time.

Make sure you look after yourself and take the time to enjoy simple pleasures. Concentrate on slowing down and attaining mindfulness. Make a plan where you carve out a portion of your day to truly relax and then catch up on some jobs you normally don’t get the time to do.

There are plenty of great ways to keep busy while in isolation. Why not use this time to undertake some ecofriendly tasks that will make you feel like the ecowarrior you are and keep you connected with our earth. Remember, it is the small actions that, together, add up to make a difference to the planet.

Eating good food that nourishes your mind and body is the key to helping build your immune defence systems. Adding some of these regularly to your cooking will add some flavour, plus the added advantage of also containing a number of nutrients that have been shown to possess a number of virus-fighting T-cells, which when released into your bloodstream to help fight off colds and the flu that are caused by viruses.