8 things I’m looking forward to after lockdown…

8 things I’m looking forward to after lockdown

Recently, I have read a study on the psychological benefits of having things to look forward to which made me think about all the plans that the pandemic has caused me to cancel. Concerts, shows, birthdays, holidays… I then continued reading and found out that research suggests that living in the present moment and practicing mindfulness can increase happiness.

“However, during particularly stressful moments in time, like our current pandemic, it can be more beneficial to have something to look forward to” - LeNaya Smith Crawford (Atlanta therapist)

This brings me onto…

8 things I’m looking forward to after lockdown…

1- The first thing I want to do after lockdown is meet with my friends. Watch some movies, order some pizza and chat.

2- Go to the cinema. One of the things I love most is watching movies and some films have been postponed for a couple months. (Black Widow being one of them)

3- Going back to school. So most people will agree that a couple months without school have been nice, however, I can’t wait to go to college and meet new people and learn new subjects.

4- Going on holiday. I can’t wait to go see my family and go to a sailing summer camp. The weather that we have been having recently has put me into a summer vibe.

5- Going out to eat. As someone who likes trying new foods and cuisines, I enjoy going to restaurants to eat. For now, however, I have to cook my own food.

6- Concerts! That’s all.

7- Shopping in real shops. Online shopping has drained my wallet and I’ve gotten to know my postman a lot more because of all the packages…

8- Ice-skating is one of my favourite things to do with my friends. We have a lot of fun.

I challenge anyone who reads this to make their own list of things they are looking forward to after lockdown.

- Gabi (Headstart volunteer)