“People are crazy and times are strange, I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range…”  – Bob Dylan

There’s an overwhelming collective anxiety that lingers at present. It’s hard to shake.

Yet, with the constant drone of doom that streams through our devices, there is just one small silver lining for the unrelenting optimists among us.

Our overloaded calendars are now completely free.

Of course, it comes at an enormous price – granted. However, if COVID-19 has taught us anything at all, it’s that some things are completely out of our control.

While we can’t always control the world around us, we can manage our response. So take a deep breathe and lets make the most of this social distancing business!

Here are 18 ways to maximise social distancing and time at home on the Gold Coast

Marie Kondo your house

Rewatch the entire collection of Game of Thrones

Take up baking

Update your LinkedIn and resume

Make a toilet paper tower

Read a book (and then fall asleep)

Treat yourself to a DIY home day spa

Make yourself a fruit smoothie packed with Vitamin C

Call you phone provider, mortgage broker and electricity company and negotiate a better deal

Make yourself a volleyball Wilson friend to keep you company

Look after your mental health. Switch off. Be informed by not absorbed

Eat all of your pasta and rice supplies guilt-free (then just order Uber Eats from your fave local restaurant as God knows they do it better)

Overhaul or start a family budget

DIY home fitness session

Write a letter…but then don’t post it (or leave the house).
Ok that’s a bad idea.

Clean out your wardrobe then shop online for a few Autumn essentials

Do some gardening

Have a laugh – watch a comedy, make a TikTok, phone a friend

Share with us your hot tips for social distancing by emailing media@squirrelhouse.com.au or dropping us a DM on Instagram @gcvip_society x