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Social distancing is, for now, the best tool we as a civilization have to prevent the spread of coronavirus and \u201cflatten the curve<\/span><\/a>\u201d to keep the numbers of severe cases down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Need great ideas for social distancing? Exercising and getting outdoors are both great options. Source: iStock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For most of us, \u201csocial distancing\u201d means being largely stuck in the house or apartment. Even those who can work from home will inevitably have more time on their hands. Remember that time is, as Ben Franklin so aptly put it, \u201cthe stuff of life,\u201d and we can use it wisely or otherwise. While binge-watching old episodes of \u201cFriends\u201d will burn away hours, doing so in excess will leave you hollow. Here are a few healthy ideas for social distancing that are a productive use of your days and evenings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a new routine<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Take time during your morning coffee to plan your day and decide what new ideas for social distancing you want to try. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is important for us adults as well as for kids whose school and after-school-activity routines are, for now, out the window. Maybe get up a bit later, but set a time to be moving and functional. Shower. Dress as you would (no need to put on the suit, but shoot for presentable). Eat a proper breakfast (or, if you don\u2019t eat breakfast, have that cup of tea or coffee). As you sip, make a list of what you\u2019re going to do today. If you have no pressing deadlines, think about the little things you\u2019ve been putting off for a pandemic. That could be going through your closet and weeding out dusty shoes and clothes someone else might better use. It could be getting going on your taxes. It could be clearing your phone and organizing and backing up your digital photos. It could be writing a long email to an old friend. Don\u2019t let yourself slip into \u201cI\u2019m boooored\u2026.\u201d We adults are almost always behind. Catch up, then check things off as you accomplish them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Give \u2018em a (video) call<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Social distancing runs contrary to the deep human desire to be among others of our species. Fortunately, this pandemic came after the dial-up Internet era. If you have an Apple device, FaceTime a friend or loved one; if there\u2019s an Apple-Android schism, Skype does video calling. WhatsApp is platform-agnostic and lets you and your crew exchange group messages, videos, audio and more (there\u2019s no video-calling, but there is audio calling, too). Make a point of staying in touch and seeing how those you care about are doing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let the music play<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Source: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether through headphones or an Alexa cylinder, music has psychological benefits<\/span><\/a> and can be enjoyed while focusing on a productive task. Welcome those benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a garden, prep it<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

For those with yards, it\u2019s a great time to wield the shears. Deciduous trees and vines have yet to leaf out here, making it the perfect time to prune or tame vines that seem to think they\u2019re Everglades anacondas. If you cultivate annual vegetables or flowers in raised beds or otherwise, turn the soil and fortify with compost, which will then have weeks to settle in prior to planting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For all updates and to read more articles about the new coronavirus, please visit uchealth.org\/covid19<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Get outside<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Coronavirus may be able to upend routines, but it can\u2019t stop us from enjoying the sunshine. This is a beautiful time of year, and we\u2019re fortunate to live in one of the sunniest places in the country. Get outside and enjoy it. The sun\u2019s rays not only coax your skin to produce vitamin D \u2013 which, among other benefits, helps the lungs<\/span><\/a> ward off infection, no triviality in these times. Also, the sunlight against our eyeballs is good for our moods (artificial multispectral light is a proven treatment<\/span><\/a> for seasonal affective disorder, remember). Perhaps as importantly, getting outside puts things in perspective. The sky is still blue; mountains still poke above the foothills to the west. The flora and fauna pay coronavirus no mind. That\u2019s all psychologically cleansing \u2013 and in the process, you can get some exercise. Speaking of:<\/span><\/p>\n

Exercise! It\u2019s medicine<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Looking for ideas for social distancing in Colorado? You don’t have to waste hours at home in front of the television. Get out into Colorado’s abundance of nature. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether it be a brutal strength routine or a walk around the park, exercise reduces risks across the health spectrum: of heart disease, diabetes, injury, depression and much more. If you have a home gym, a Peloton, or other cardio equipment, put them to good use. If you don\u2019t, get out and walk or run. You don\u2019t need kettlebells or Olympic plates to stay strong, either. Gravity provides plenty of resistance<\/span><\/a>. Far more useful than YouTube\u2019s cat videos are it\u2019s millions of how-tos, and there\u2019s an abundance of age-specific<\/span><\/a> exercise ideas (for social distancing) out there for those who aren\u2019t quite sure where to start. This applies to kids as well. If they play on a team that\u2019s not playing at the moment, have them set a goal of being the fittest member of that team when they return.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, remember the old saws \u201cattitude is everything,\u201d \u201clife is what you make of it,\u201d and \u201cyou\u2019ve got to play the hand you\u2019re dealt.\u201d They have never been more important for your health and well-being. By working hard to make the best of a tough situation, we\u2019ll all be better for it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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