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The coronavirus pandemic continues, and there are no signs that it will end soon. For fear of our own safety and that of others, we limit interpersonal contacts, which is certainly difficult for our psyche. Therefore, the perspective of astronauts who know very well what is associated with long-term isolation seems interesting.
Isolation in the age of the Internet may not seem like a special challenge, but not everyone is well suited to being forced to stay at home. Especially when restrictions related to freedom of movement can stretch over time – it is impossible to predict how long the coronavirus epidemic will last. This is why methods that allow you to endure isolation for several days may not work in the long run. When you ask yourself how to survive this difficult time, it’s worth listening astronauts council. Some have decided to share their experiences with isolation lasting many months.
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Astronauts can survive isolation
Astronaut councils hit the media in the spring, during the first wave of the epidemic. Now that the virus is attacking again with tremendous power, it’s worth recalling their suggestions. Many of us may find you valuable and helpful.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly recalled his one-year stay at the International Space Station (ISS) in the New York Times. It was not an easy time for him, because he went to sleep when he was at work, and when he woke up – work was already waiting for him. As Kelly noted, the 12-month experience with MSK can also be translated into the present situation when the pandemic forces us to isolate.
It can be felt especially by people working remotely. The problem may be to prove that we actually do work, and not watch overdue series. Staying at home can be conducive to working late or forgetting meals. As such, Kelly recommends sticking to working hours to avoid overwork and make it easier to find time to be entertained after hours.
According to the astronaut, it is as important as sticking to the schedule for the day to schedule time for sleep. Going to bed at regular times it will facilitate the survival of not only a space mission, but also a quarantine. Kelly’s recommended activities that are worth spending free time include reading, playing an instrument, watching TV series, writing a diary or learning a new skill. It’s also important to keep in touch with family and friends through video calling.
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Thoughts on hardships isolation in outer space Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield also shared. He commented on his YouTube channel listing four steps to being productive and functioning in isolation:
- risk awareness – reaching for reliable sources to understand what we are facing and how it may affect our and our loved ones’ lives;
- defining current goals – planning tasks for a given day, week or month;
- consider restrictions – quarantine and the overall coronavirus situation have various recommendations, guidelines and prohibitions over which we have no influence, but we need to take into account;
- taking action – being active, carrying out tasks that are currently possible, trying new things.
As Chris Hadfield points out, the time of isolation in the face of COVID-19 means that you should live on, but also pay special attention to the threat that contributed to this situation. In the event of contact with the patient or notice symptoms that indicate its occurrence, one should respond responsibly.
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