WHY WE MIGHT FIND SOCIAL INTERACTION EXHAUSTING POST-LOCKDOWNS

WHY WE MIGHT FIND SOCIAL INTERACTION EXHAUSTING POST-LOCKDOWNS

The following explains why post-lockdowns feel exhausting;

Getting accustomed to those we live with

During lockdown, people got attuned to seeing and mingling with the same individuals; a partner, family, or roommate. But right now, it feels different interacting with different people in varied social situations, making it a foreign experience that may be tiring to some extent.

Seems people forgot socializing

Most people found it hard socializing with different groups. Socialization is a skill. It comes with more practice, thus requiring more time for most individuals to relearn before tuning into the real thing. The process can be overwhelming but all will be well after some time.

Tips for self-care

Go easy

Interacting with large groups is not forceful. I recommend starting easy by meeting a few people in your immediate circle as you will feel at ease. With time, you can plan and prepare mentally to meet larger groups.

Remove toxicity

After quarantine, the best vibe is self-care. Therefore, avoid toxic people with negative energy. The world has undergone enough, meaning there is no space for negativity, positive vibes only.

Ieva Kubiliute
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Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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