10 Things to do while Social Distancing

There are so many things you can do while social distancing! You can visit museums, picnic with friends and straighten your smile – virtually!

1. Straighten your smile, virtually!

Start your at-home journey to a straighter smile with Impressions. Impressions is temporarily offering virtual new patient appointments to see if you’re a candidate for orthodontic treatment with Impressions clear aligners! Once it’s safe to go out again, we will schedule an in-office appointment – the only one you will ever have to have. During this appointment you’ll meet the doctor and team in person, have an exam, and take a 3-d scan of your smile. We’ll use the scan to create your clear aligners, and they’ll be mailed right to your home within 6-8 weeks.

2. Might as well do some spring cleaning!

Cleaning the space around you will help calm your mind. We have plenty of time to go through all that stuff that’s just collected on the kitchen counter. Make a “donate” and “trash” pile – have no mercy. It’s also the turn of the season (thankfully) – go through those clothes you know you haven’t worn in a year, they need to go. When your surroundings are clutter-free, you’ll have a clearer mind.

3. Have a concert in your living room…and dance like no one’s watching!

You might be missing out on a concert you had been looking forward to, but a lot of artists are performing from their own living rooms right to yours! Go ahead and clear a dance floor. Get your groove on. Whether you planned on going to Coachella or have always dreamed of going, Youtube Originals is releasing a documentary titled, “Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert” on April 10th! On April 11th, Facebook live is doing a benefit concert called, “Human-to-Human”, that features a list of performers ranging from Tori Kelly to Grouplove and so many more. Tune in here.

This is a great resource constantly updated with all the concerts happening virtually!

4. Take time for the self-care you never seem to prioritize.

It’s hard to take a second out of our forever busy lives to spoil ourselves. While socially distancing, we have no choice but to do just that. Dig out those facemasks buried underneath the bathroom sink. Run a bath, coat your hair in coconut oil, and slap a mask on–you’ll feel like a queen or king!

5. Tour an art museum that’s been on your bucket list, without the crowds.

We’ve all heard how the Louvre is so crowded that you can barely get 8 feet to the Mona Lisa, well with so many art museums offering virtual tours that’s a problem for the past! You can also visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam virtually & without the crowds! The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings and more than 750 letters. Here’s a list of 7 museums offering free virtual tours.

6. Start a meditation routine!

Self-care isn’t just about outward beauty either. We might have a lot crowding our minds right now. Meditation is a great tool to help clean your mind and really start listening to yourself.

7. Have a picnic with all your friends (on the phone)

It’s important to get outside and soak up some vitamin D. Take your lunch break outside, make a picnic, and video chat with your friends! This is a great way to brighten up your day and recharge for the remainder of your work. Grab those quarantine snacks, a blanket, some SPF, and your phone for a yummy, sunny, funny lunch.

8. Travel virtually!

Social distancing has us stuck in our homes, with many people having to cancel their travel plans. However, the internet is booming with great online resources to help us get our minds out of our house – while our butt stays on the sofa. Click this link to tour famous landmarks from your living room! This includes the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza, the mysterious Stonehenge, and many more.

Discover Puerto Rico is offering a weekend in Puerto Rico virtually until April 30th. You can learn to salsa dance, craft a yummy cocktail, cook culturally inspired food, and more – all for FREE! Learn salsa dancing, cocktails, and cooking in Puerto Rico – but without leaving your house!

9. Learn a new skill!

Enroll in Yale’s most popular class on happiness and well-being. You can earn a certificate, increase your own happiness, and build more productive habits for FREE.

10. Watch Tiger King (or anything else) with your crew through Netflix Party!

Build a fort with your quarantine buddy and use Netflix Party, the new feature on Google Chrome that allows you to Netflix and Chat with your friends from separate locations.