Post contributed by Lauren Hammond, Health & Fitness Coach, King’s Sport

If 2020 has taught us one thing, it’s that connecting with our friends and family are key to maintaining a happy mind!

With limited activities currently being allowed in the UK, it’s time to get creative with building new friendships and maintaining your old ones.

Here are just a few ideas for how to safely socialise:

  • Shared meals: Taco Tuesdays and Sunday roasts are the first that spring to mind, but you can get creative and maybe do a pot luck (everyone cooks or brings one thing to make a meal) , themed nights, like Thanksgiving, or a new country each week, or even get together and have breakfast for dinner
  • Sharing ways to keep busy: Create a list of must see Netflix shows, podcasts, or new albums released on Spotify; share great reads either digitally or hardcopies.
  • Watch parties: Stream a movie together over a hot chocolate!
  • Games night: Games night doesn’t have to involved purchasing games (although there are many great ones to choose from) you can get creative and make your own! A simple deck of cards can produce many hours of fun!
  • Keep moving, stay positive: Encourage flatmates to keep active or join you for the Kings Sport Classes (a bit of friendly competition is always fun) or attend one of our many resilife events!