By Kariana Treacy
Here at GayTravel, we started saying, “Done is the new perfect.” In this crazy time, perfection is no longer a realistic requirement. As a community, we have to learn to shift our expectations. It is necessary to help us grow during this time of quarantine, isolation, and uncertainty.
It’s time we learn to pivot. Pivoting requires adaptability, but thankfully, this is a skill that can be learned and practiced every day. Find new ways to persist during this pandemic (easier said than done, but doable).
Scroll through the gallery below for ideas using the arrows below:
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Catch up on sleep
Photo by Maria Ionova
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Stream a show you haven’t had time to watch before
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM
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Find safe ways to leave your house to avoid going stir crazy
Photo by Björn Antonissen
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Take a walk around your neighborhood (mask in tow, in case you run into anyone on your trail)
Photo by Tu Chu
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Get an inexpensive camping/lawn chair, so you can sit outside in your yard, on your balcony, or even if front of your building
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T
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Ride your bike, skateboard, or rollerblades
Photo by Junho Chak
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Journal
Photo by Noemí Jiménez
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Bake or cook something new
Photo by John Kofi
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Take a long bath or shower
Photo Credit: Vogue UK
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Drink as much coffee as safely possible
Photo by NordWood Themes
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Make “appointments” to talk to friends and family using streaming services
Photo by Jess Bailey
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Find games you can play online with friends
Photo by Sincerely Media
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Find new ways to interact with others
Coconut Telegraph Photo Courtesy of Jimmy Buffett World
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Drink A LOT of water (this seems small, but it will help you bloom)
Photo by Park Street
While we have to change the way we do life right now, there are still things we can do to feel a sense of “normal.” Now is the time to intentionally connect with friends and family. We have the chance to make and use the time that we previously didn’t have available. We can find creative ways to shift our regular activities. Talking to even just one person a day can ease the loneliness of stay-at-home orders.
There is comfort in knowing that everyone is experiencing change, and everyone is struggling to make sense of it. You are not alone. There is no “wrong way” to self-quarantine.
Show us how you “pivot”! Join the Conversation below or send us an email at info@GayTravel.com to tell us how you’re adapting, or tag us in your social media post. We would love to share it with our community to encourage others.
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Kariana is the author of a brand new novel called Leave A Light On. You can find her on Instagram @BeyondtheBlankPage.
Cover Photo by Ridham Parikh on Unsplash
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