20 ways to celebrate a dear one’s birthday (during the COVID-19 quarantine)

Now more than ever, adults don’t expect anything special or different on their birthday. Some of us might not even be aware of what day and date it is, so everyone will be glad you remembered their birthday. Especially during such difficult and uncertain times, finding reasons to celebrate is pretty helpful in order to shift our attention to something joyful. Thus, it is important make sure not only to tell others when it is your birthday, but also let friends and family know when someone else’s birthday is, so that more wishes and small gestures are transacted between people. 

Here are some ideas to help you make someone’s birthday special, ranging from free and simple ones to a few that require more effort and budget.

How to consume information during a COVID-19 quarantine

While we have always been exposed to more news than we need, information is overwhelming us more than ever. Some of you could have no problem listening and reading horrible news all day every day, but many of people are fragile and this situation will take a toll on their mental health eventually. The bigger problem is that you might not even realise your symptoms are a result of extensive information consumption. Thus, it would be better to limit your intake before it is too late. 

Here are some of the most popular digital information outlets you might be dealing with every day this period and some advice on how to best handle them.