{"id":2406,"date":"2020-11-02T16:01:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/?p=2406"},"modified":"2020-11-13T11:42:28","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T11:42:28","slug":"5-ways-for-keeping-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/2020\/11\/02\/5-ways-for-keeping-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways for Keeping Connected!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s Wellbeing Week!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connection with others can be a really important factor in our health and happiness. With a new lockdown approaching, we wanted to share some tips for keeping connected.<\/p>\n

These are just a few of our favourites, but you can find more at the KCLSU Wellbeing Hub<\/a> along with loads of events and activities to help promote wellbeing.<\/p>\n

1) Have a Cook Along\/Bake Off <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking and baking can help us eat well and since Thursday might see the return of banana bread and sourdough starters, why not make it social? Trade recipes with friends or even all try making the same thing (Great British Bake-Off style). Pros: No judges and you get to eat what you make!<\/p>\n

2) Book or craft clubs <\/strong><\/p>\n

Good for those of us who are getting a bit of Zoom fatigue. Reading and crafts can give you that much needed screen free time and if you like you can join a club to add that social element. Check out the KCL Book Club here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3) Text a compliment to a friend<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll admit to taking this one straight from the Wellbeing Hub. Sometimes the best things can be the simplest ones, and this can be a great way to boost your own wellbeing and that of others!<\/p>\n

4) Get involved with the King\u2019s Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting new people and making new friends has been extra tough this year, but there\u2019s still plenty of ways to get connected online through societies<\/a>, ResiLife events<\/a> and King\u2019s Sport Move Your Mind<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5) Share or learn a skill <\/strong><\/p>\n

So maybe you can play guitar, but fancy learning how to code? Swapping a skill with a friend can be a fantastic way to connect and learn something new. You could also try taking an online class instead to learn a new skill together.<\/p>\n

6) I know I said 5\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n

But lastly, taking some time to connect with our own feelings and emotions can also promote wellbeing. Remember it\u2019s OK to have bad days and to reach out for support.<\/p>\n

About the Residence Welfare Lead Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re a group of friendly, trained volunteers who live in the King\u2019s Residences to support with student welfare.<\/p>\n

Our duty hours are between 8PM \u2013 8AM on weekdays and 24 hours on the weekend. We can be reached over text, phone or email and you can find our contact details around the residence as well as on our webpages here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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