After being in lockdown for what seems like forever, we’ve all dreamed of having some normality back, but now that the restrictions are easing and things are opening back up, you might be feeling a bit nervous as well. We all had to adjust to being in lockdown, and you might have even enjoyed having the chance to slow down a bit. Now we have to adjust to coming out of it, and it will take some doing.
Here’s how to feel less anxious about coming out of lockdown.
Know that you’re not alone in feeling anxious
If you’re nervous about what it’s going to be like getting back into normal life, you’re not alone. Even if you’ve been desperate to get back to work, see your friends, and go to the pub, part of you might still be cautious about what the weeks and months ahead might bring.
When things feel uncertain, think about what you can control
While there have been a lot of things that have been out of control during this pandemic, focusing on the things you can control can help reduce your anxiety.
You can wear gloves and a mask when you go out and about if you want. You can make sure you social distance from others. You can wash your hands often.
When you open your business again, you can put measures in place to protect yourself, your staff (if you have them), and your customers. All of these things are within your control. If you’re anxious about opening the doors to your business again, read our last blog for some helpful guidance.
Remember, you don’t have to rush back in
Even if your hair is desperate and you long for a few glasses of wine with the girls at the pub, you don’t have to rush into doing everything all at once if you’re feeling nervous. Start small. Invite a friend round for a drink in the garden if the weather’s being kind, then build up gradually from there.
Don’t let anyone pressure you to do things you’re not ready to do. Get back to the swing of things in your own time.
Take some time to think about your life
Maybe you’ve enjoyed the chance to slow down during lockdown and you’ve had more time to do things just for you. For a lot of people, myself included, lockdown has shown me how out of balance my life had been getting, and it allowed me to focus on things I really wanted to do with my life. Do you want to change careers or learn something new? It’s never too late to follow your dreams.
Talk to people
I mentioned earlier in the blog that you won’t be the only one who’s feeling anxious about post-lockdown life, so rather than getting all chewed up about things, why not talk to a good friend, workmate or family member about how you’re feeling? The chances are they’ll feel exactly the same and you’ll be able to share tips on how to cope and support each other.
Getting back to some sort of normal won’t be easy, but we’ll all adapt, because we always do. You’re always tougher than you think.
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