09/12/2021

Ways to Stay Sane and Relaxed During a Pandemic

Here are a bunch of ideas to make your home a comfy refuge

I like to think of myself as a well-rounded anxious person. I have situational anxiety—like with public speaking and flying—as well as general anxiety about everything else. What if the elevator I’m in breaks down? What if the subway gets stuck underground? What if the giant rock we’re living on decides to suddenly spin out into the depths of space?

Still, I thought we were starting to put the dread of this horrible pandemic behind us. Now, however, with the Delta variant once again raising infections and filling hospitals, we face another possible winter in quarantine. Even for those less prone to everyday anxieties, things haven't been normal for over a year. A continuous stream of bad news takes its toll on the mind. I've curated some suggestions to help make your living quarters comfy and your mind calm. (Note: These are not meant to treat serious anxiety disorders—those should be discussed with a physician or therapist.)

If you're looking for more traditional ways to keep yourself semi-groomed and presentable, we've got you covered with our Ultimate Quarantine Self-Care guide and our manuals on how to cut and how to dye your hair at home. We also have a handpicked selection of gadgets under $20 the WIRED Gear team loves, movies and TV shows we're re-binging, plus YouTube channels we can't stop watching. Hopefully, they'll keep you entertained—or at least distracted—for a little while longer.

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