How To Be Social While Social Distancing

Video chatting is a great way to stay connected to others during social isolation. But at some point you may need more to keep you socially engaged. We’ve done a little research to provide you with this list of fun and creative ways to stay social:

Plan a movie night.

Streaming services are creating ways for you to watch your favorite movies with your friends and family. Check out Netflix’s new movie party.

Start a virtual book club.

Follow the simple steps Penguin Random House provides to start an online book club.

There are also existing book clubs that you can join as an individual. Here is a list of the top 14 from Bustle.com

Write a letter.

Remember those? You may not be able to see your grandparents, but I bet they’d love to receive a hand-written letter or card from their favorite grandchild. Or check out Love for the Elderly to write a letter to an elder you don’t know who is currently isolated in a nursing or assisted living facility.

Join an online community.

Whether you’re interested in cooking, crafts, exercise, sports, sustainability, art, music, etc. there are endless online communities created to connect you to others who share your passion. Now is a great time to find one and join.

Engage in remote team building.

If you’re working from home, here is a fun list of ways to engage your team and build morale.

Host a virtual game night.

There are many apps and websites that allow you to play your favorite games online with friends or family. Life Hacker gives examples of 5 favorites here.

Workout online with a live fitness instructor.

Many gyms and private fitness instructors are streaming free workouts on social media and other video platforms to engage their followers. Check out your local studios and favorite exercise gurus to see their current offerings.