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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been taking precautions for their health and safety. However, now we are in a state of post-COVID. So what do we do after a pandemic? You, your family, and your friends may want to resume life as normal post Coronavirus, but there are still many safety precautions to be taken now that reopening is in swing and underway. Your health and safety will still be at risk post coronavirus, so it is important to maintain your healthy practices after the pandemic is over.

Safe Payments

A common theme that pops up throughout any health and safety guidance is safe payments. Whether it’s in cinemas, venues where food and drink are served, or with deliveries, in a nutshell, contactless payments and the use of mobile card readers is an important element to safe working. The use of card readers boils down to hygiene and safety; multiple people handling the same item, like cash, can spread germs. But, on the other hand, card readers, particularly those that accept contactless payments, significantly reduce human contact during a transaction. A type of card reader, for example, is the mobile card reader from Payanywhere. Which allows you to accept card payments from anywhere in the country. Perfect for anyone offering a mobile or delivery service in the wake of the pandemic.

Continue to Maintain Social Distancing in Public Spaces

While places are opening, the coronavirus is not going away. You can still get sick from others. It is a good idea to maintain space between yourself and others still while in public. Especially at concerts, sporting events, festivals, and other large gatherings. And also, remember that you must consider the risk to others. If you do feel ill, steer clear of anyone susceptible. If you are sick, it is important to stay home except to get medical care.

How to Deal with Social Anxiety after Lockdown

Adapting to Post-Pandemic Reality when you have social anxiety is hard, and with society reopening, many people are experiencing new or worsening social anxiety. Things we have done daily like seeing old friends, making small talk with colleagues have become anxiety-inducing.  A 2021 study of 240 U.S. adults found that social anxiety symptoms significantly increased during the COVID shutdowns. So how do you cope with it, how do you protect your mental health? The answer is not as straightforward as we would like, Remember that you don’t have to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. If you are trying to begin socializing again, it may be helpful to ease back gradually and start small. It can be beneficial to think about what you do and don’t want to do socially and set some goals. It probably isn’t helpful to avoid social situations completely, but if you’re going to say no to some things that you don’t think you’ll enjoy or don’t feel ready for, that’s okay. On the other hand, be prepared to consider that you may need professional help, and there is no shame in it! And give yourself a bit of compassion; you’re doing great!