1. Organise a BBQ
Holding a barbecue for your friends, family, or even the whole street is a great way to socialize while still maintaining social distance if necessary. Studies show that the air circulates in a more sanitary way outdoors and that there is less risk of disease overall.
Barbecues are also a wonderful way to spend more time outdoors in the fresh air after many months remaining at home.
2. Visit a Museum or Gallery
After the monotony of lockdown, many people may be feeling uninspired or lacking in motivation. A great way to boost your creativity or spark a new cultural interest is to visit a local - and often free! - attraction like a museum or gallery.
This is a great activity for all the family and a chance to refresh your thoughts while enjoying the arts.
3. Experience Live Music
There are few things as exhilarating as experiencing your favorite band lives. Whether you have booked live music for your event, you are attending a festival or concert, or even supporting some friends in a band, now is the time to enjoy it.
Be sure to protect your ears, though, as live music concerts, especially after a long period of quiet such as during lockdown!
Supporting artists and creatives who have not had access to an audience during lockdown is also a great way to help ensure that they continue to thrive.
4. Support Local Businesses
If you are shopping or dining, consider supporting a local or independent business rather than a thriving chain. Many businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors were hit especially hard by the pandemic, but you can start to support them again once the restrictions have been lifted.
5. Donate to Charity
While donating to charity may not be an activity purely after lockdown, many people are more conscious than ever of helping those in need. The pandemic impacted businesses, but charities were. If you can help even in a small way, consider donating money - or your time - to help a charity that is meaningful to you.
6. Spend More Time in Nature
Studies can show that spending time in nature or 'forest bathing' not only has a positive impact on our mental wellbeing; it can also affect us physically by boosting immunity and the production of 'happy hormones.
Whether it's for a walk, a picnic, or just sunbathing, try to make time to get each day outdoors.
7. Take a Food Tour
Instead of the familiar pub crawl, why not try a food tour? Pick a selection of local cafes, eateries, or restaurants and make a whole day experiencing what they have to offer. This is also a great way to support local businesses after a challenging financial year.
8. Explore the Best Views
Wherever you are based, research places that are considered to have the best views in your area and make a point of visiting them, after weeks or even months of seeing the same four walls indoors, enjoying the view may expand your horizons in more ways than one - helping you to feel refreshed.
9. Keep Up the Video Calls
Video calls may be the last thing you feel like doing after lockdown, but try to remember those with who it helped you to connect. Perhaps you called elderly relatives more often, or friends that live far away?
Your calls will have helped make them feel valued and included, so consider making a special effort to continue them.
10. Try Something New!
Post-lockdown is a great time to try something completely new. Hobbies or local classes in dance, painting, computing, and more can be a great way to connect with your local community and boost your brainpower by learning a new skill.
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