In Spain we are now in lockdown, which means we are all staying home!

Here are some ideas for staying sane in the time of coronavirus lockdown:

• Forget about staying on social media all day
• Start this FREE online Mindfulness course
• Try some 80s Dance Moves
• Learn tap dancing
• Grab a book off your shelves and read
• Widen your circle of Us
• Get ahead with your self-growth and development and organise some online sessions with Therapy in Barcelona
• Be inspired and watch this short film  GRATITUDE a film by Louie Schwartzberg in Happy Newcomer
• Join free online exercise classes such as Yoga with Adrienne or FitnessBlender
• Connect with family and friends online or via Whatsapp
• Make time for activities and hobbies you enjoy like painting, reading, watching movies
• Check out online learning options such as courses from EdX, UDemy, FutureLearn, Coursera, Class Central, OpenCulture, etc
• Watch TedX talks
• Listen to podcasts
• Clean your house, get in contact with your home. Join this lady in a clean
• Go through your cupboards and find clothes to donate to charity
• Watch Cat videos on YouTube. Have you seen the No No Cat? 
• Try some new recipes. Take up the challenge to make new things with what you have in your cupboards. Check out some articles on recipes to cook from the pantry and on cooking for your family
• Write messages to your friends and family to keep each other’s spirits up
• Watch short films online. Try The Neighbours’ Window, an Oscar Winning Short Film
• Watch inspirational short films like Be a Mr Jensen
• Keep your routine, get up and go to bed at the same time, recreate the rhythm of your work and school days
• Practise relaxation, meditation and mindfulness to help your body stay in a calm state. Use online meditation resources like Insight Timer (also an app); or  Tara Brach

Seek Additional Support 

If you feel that the stress or anxiety you experience as a result of the coronavirus is causing you distress, one of the therapists at Therapy in Barcelona may be able to help.

Our caring professionals from around the world are highly trained and skilled in providing effective interventions for a range of concerns, including stress and feelings of anxiety.

We are currently offering online sessions while Spain is in a State of Alarm. Find out about online sessions here

Read our other blog post: Tips for Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety in Barcelona