I hope you all are ok during these times. I’m still in LA and have been self-quarantining for the last 10 days now. I have been experiencing some mild symptoms during this time, so I’m not taking any risks of giving it to anyone, in case it is the corona. A few days ago everything in LA got shut down, and we have been ordered to stay in. Only take out food, pharmacies and supermarkets are still open. I think it is good because a lot of people were still going out here in LA and not taking it seriously before these new rules. I hope this will help to make a change.
This situation is still surreal to me. Not knowing what the future holds feels frustrating. No one knows everyone has to adjust and rethink. Because nothing will ever be exactly the same way after this.
One thing is for sure; no likes or outfits matter anymore. During this time I’m self-reflecting, realizing more than ever how the little things in life and who’s in it, are the big things and the only things that truly matter.
I think that when this is all over, people will see things with new eyes, and be much more grateful for things we once took for granted.
My tips to a happier, calmer self-quarantine:
- listen to podcasts, Spotify got so many options, just search for something you are intreated in
- try a new recipe, the internet is full of good recipes or check out my superfood ones under food by eline
- facetime an old friend
- activate yourself from home: if you don’t know what do do, just use youtube, it’s full of different workouts
- walk in nature: just keep distance to people and bring antic in your pocket, the sun is filled with positivity and vitamin D, it changes the mood completely.
- be creative: paint, sing, brade, do some crazy makeup and have fun with it
- pamper yourself, take care of your skin, hair and body during this time. Polish your nails, take a warm shower, do face masks, etc. (You don’t have to spend money on it, you can easily make homemade face masks)!
- Start a new series on Netflix, or an old one all over again like I have been watching gossip girl and sex and the city.
- If you struggle with anxiety, like many of us do in this situation. Do things step by step, and just follow WHOs health and hygiene advice and you will be fine. I have stopped watching the news for almost a week now because it made me too scared and depressed. Everyone is different, but if you feel like something is making you stressed or scared, there is no reason to force it. I can only talk for myself, but for me, it has really been working.
Stay healthy, calm and patient everyone. No one is alone in this, we are all in this together.
Best, Eline.
Wearing. T-shrirt - Annie Bing - Bucket hat - UCLA - backpack - Adidas - Sunnies - Oakley