DNfourteen Magazine Issue No.131 February 2021

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Grief, stress, isolation, job losses and financial difficulties - this last year has been unbearable for so many and I think this third lockdown is managing to get everyone down, even those who had, until now, managed to keep their spirits up. The fact that it’s winter and we’ve had shorter days doesn’t help.

Things always seem brighter when there’s some sunshine outside. And we want to see our friends and family in person again. More and more I hear people saying how anxious, tired and fed up they are. But we have to try to take the positives where we can. We must continue to follow the guidelines, wash our hands, wear our masks (and please wear them properly so they cover your nose too!) and keep our distance if we are to beat this horrendous virus. Think of all of those key workers doing their best to keep the country moving so our essential needs are met and think of the NHS who are doing their utmost to treat and vaccinate us, pulling extra shifts to fill in for staff who are absent due to Covidrelated sickness or to self-isolate. And think ahead - it will soon be Spring, the days are already starting to get longer (I’ve seen snowdrops and daffodils coming up) and hopefully we’ll have the same glorious weather we had last year.

How to stay positive

On that note, what can we do in the meantime to stay positive? Making sure we get outside and do some exercise is always top of the list - go for a walk, a run or a bike ride. For me, I’m not sure what I’d do

if I didn’t have the dogs to walk! If you’re isolating, check out some exercise routines on YouTube or, if you have a garden - do a bit of gardening. The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me and can be incredibly healing. A friend of mine listens to birdsong online while she’s working and finds it very relaxing. The RSPB has set up Birdsong Radio available via their website or via an app. How about learning something new? It might be a new language (try the DuoLingo app - it’s easy and fun to use), try out a new recipe or take up knitting or crocheting - recent research has it reduces your heart rate and blood pressure, helping to calm anxiety and reduce stress. Remember to talk to people - we might not be able to see each other in person, but we can still phone someone for a chat or have a video call.

Read a book or take the time to have a bubble bath!

And don’t be afraid to reach out for expert advice if you need it.

Events in February

I also thought I’d check out the Calendar to see what we have to look forward to in February - of course for teachers and children, it will be half-term! I bet they can’t wait! Nothing about school / home schooling is easy at the moment. Other significant dates include: 9th Feb - National Pizza Day - well, why not?!!! What’s your favourite?

14th Feb - Valentine’s Day - let’s remember everyone we love, even if we can’t see them.

16th Feb - Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day - always a yummy day.

17th Feb - Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent remember you don’t have to give something up, you can do something positive.

22nd Feb - National Margarita Day - I’m sure other cocktails are also available!!!!

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