- Ease into it: If you are starting to go back to work, school or a day program, maybe start with just a few days a week or a shorter day away from home to pace yourself. It can be a little tiring and overwhelming to jump right back in full time. If it’s an option, you can still meet virtually part time. As for your social life, try picking just one or two events per week and see how you feel.
- Be patient and kind with others and yourself. We’re all a little rusty with our social skills. So if someone says something awkward, or even rude, try to remember that we’re all in this together. Show some compassion, or at the very least, just ignore it. We’re not saying to let it go if someone is mean or inappropriate, but just to remember that we’re all out of practice.
- Some people might want to continue staying home. Maybe you’re not ready, maybe you can’t take the vaccine due to a medical condition, maybe you just don’t feel safe yet or maybe you’re caring for somebody else. Depending on your circumstances, it might make sense to stay home for a few more months. If you’re looking for a new job, for example, your state may allow you to stay on unemployment a little longer, or may allow you to be a little more selective in your job search, until you find a good fit.
- Keep on maskin’. How long you decide to wear your mask is up to you! Of course, if someone asks or requires you to wear a mask in their space, you should follow their guidance or go elsewhere if you don’t want to comply. It’s important to make sure you feel safe, and also that others feel safe (within reason, of course!). Some people just want to take extra precautions, and that’s okay. You might even consider wearing a mask in the future if you are feeling unwell in order to protect others from illnesses like the flu or the common cold.
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