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10 Tips for Safe Winter Fun with COVID-19

This information reviewed by Carrie Horn, MD (January 2021).

Here are some suggestions for keeping busy, managing stress and staying active this winter. Remember to wash hands frequently, stay socially distanced and seek medical attention, either in person or virtually, if you feel like you are becoming ill — don’t wait.

Avoid Confined Spaces
Try to stop spending time in confined indoor spaces where others are unmasked. Don’t eat indoors at restaurants or at other people’s homes.
Workout at Home
Minimize working out at indoor gyms even with others are masked. Indoor, unventilated spaces increase exposure to germs. No mask is needed to walk or jog in your home. Spend time outdoors walking, hiking snowshoeing or other activity (at least six feet away from others).
Attend Remote Events
Attend religious services, concerts and other events remotely to reduce your risk of exposure.
Interact Virtually
Make time to check in with loved ones for emotional and mental health support.
Reduce Screen Time
Take a break from screen time to go outside, play a game, do a puzzle, anything to give yourself a break from looking at screens for school, work and relaxation.
Relax in New Ways
Try exercise, deep breathing, guided audio meditation to help you manage stress. Look for free meditation, deep breathing and relaxation videos, apps or audio files. Listening to music can be relaxing too.
Make Time to Play
Engage in an activity (crafts, games, baking, reading, charades, etc.) that helps you play and that will help you relax your body and mind.
Reflect Thankfulness
Winter is a good time to read, rest and think. Start a journal to capture feelings and memories. Cultivate positivity — try to find the brighter side of things.
Pick Up a Project
Find a project at home that needs to be finished or start a new one.
Challenge Your Brain
Learn something new via online classes. Check out edX, Duolingo, FutureLearn, Coursera, Kahn Academy, Skillshare, YouTube, there are endless options.