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You may be having a difficult time in the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable because so many people are dying and there’s so much confusion.
Self care is a billion-dollar business today, but you can follow the steps here for free with little effort to reap some big benefits.
What Is Self-Care?
A lot of people have different opinions on what self care is and isn’t. Self care is whatever activity, routine or recreation you do that helps you cope with the world.
Self care involves four aspects, including our:
- Mental Well-Being
- Physical Well-Being
- Emotional Well-Being
- Spiritual Well-Being
The key is to not let anxiety rule our lives. Let’s get into some ways to cope with it for our self care:
Self Care: 5 Steps To Follow Every Day
But you can take comfort in the fact that you have total control over your actions and your emotions. This article is going to show you some helpful steps you can take for self care in the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Take A Walk Or Jog
One of the best ways to exercise your body is to get out and walk or job. While the workouts are similar, both carry out the purpose of exposing you to new sights and sounds and working out your body.
Walking or jogging is self care because it allows you to incorporate exercise into your routine with minimal effort.
2; Read A Book
You don’t need to read a paperback book, but you do need to read something on a regular basis. Cognitive skills diminish if you’re not contributing challenging communications into your mind on the regular, perhaps daily.
Here Are 5 Books That Make For Excellent Reading:
- Holy Bible
- Octavia Butler’s Parable Of The Sower
- Noam Chomsky’s Manufacturing Consent
- The Black Invisible Man
- It Was On Fire When I Lay On It
3. Make Some Food
Make food, i.e. cook something. Not only is this therapeutic, but it’s a healthy aspect of our self care.
You can cook some great dishes that you already know or look up the latest recipe of one of your favorite dishes.
Talk To Your Loved Ones
Every day it’s important to connect to those who love you and are in your corner. These could be people from your past or those who are a part of your life now. Here are some ways you can communicate to them now:
- Talk
- Call
- Text
- Write A Letter
4. Take A Road Trip
Looking for an in-state excursion? Georgia has many oases across the red clay. Here are some things you can do on a weekend:
5. Get Proper Rest
One of the most underrated keys to proper self care is adequate rest. If you can’t get eight hours of sleep a night, it’s not like you can’t function, but you will find that your energy is not where it should be.
It’s so important to get some rest that it may determine your mental state through the week. It’s good to go to sleep before midnight for optimum rest, but of course that depends on your lifestyle.
Last Words
If your’e serious about self care, you need to gravitate toward positivity and things that make you happy. This could be a comedy club or a top TV show. Whatever it is, remember to always take time for you.
Try to go to sleep at a decent hour so that you can start the next day feeling great.
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If you’re working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, things can get a bit boring around the house. While you don’t want to liven things up too much with extra noise, some relaxing sounds and images can do wonders while you work.
The key to a relaxing video is two-fold:
- You don’t want images, videos to be so mesmerizing that you can’t concentrate on your work.
- You don’t want the videos or music accompanying it to be so loud that you can’t focus.
Here are 10 relaxing videos to play in your home office.
1. Relaxing Tropical Island
2. Birds Singing By The Lake
3. Beautiful Scenes Of Nature
4. Relaxing Farm Village
5. Satisfying Rain And Thunder
6. Relaxing City Park
7. Relaxing Nature Preserve
8. Gentle Rain And Native American Flutes
9. Relaxing Sounds And Underwater Scenes
10. Dance Of Life: Relaxing Music
Bonus (For Star Wars Fans)
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If you’re an LA Fitness nut like me, you know that one is never too far away no matter where you are in Atlanta. I wanted to show you where all the LA Fitness locations were in Atlanta.
In Atlanta, LA Fitness has taken over many of the Bally Fitness locations, thus giving it a huge advantage over other fitness centers.
Here Are LA Fitness Locations In Atlanta
Ansley Mall
1544 Piedmont Ave NE Suite 115 Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 249-6463
View this post on InstagramAkers Mill
2995 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 956-9093View this post on InstagramAtlanta-Peachtree Road
3535 Peachtree Road NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 389-1143View this post on InstagramAtlantic Station
261 19th St. Suite 1140 Atlanta, GA 30363
(404) 810-9015View this post on InstagramLenox/Buckhead
3232 Peachtree Road NW, #A Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 233-8311
View this post on InstagramBrookhaven
755 Brookhaven Ave Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 280-8844View this post on InstagramCamp Creek
3755 Carmia Dr. SW, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 344-1248View this post on InstagramCollege Park
6385 Old National Highway Atlanta, GA 30349
(678) 304-2444View this post on InstagramMidtown
75 Fifth Street NW Suite E Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 212-1065View this post on InstagramToco Hills
2880 N. Druid Hill Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 321-2330View this post on InstagramHow Much Does It Cost To Join LA Fitness In Atlanta?
The exact cost of membership at LA Fitness varies slightly depending on whether you have signed up under a special or not. I have a Multi-Club and multi-state membership that costs $29.99 a month.
The $29.99 membership allows you to go to multiple LA Fitnesses in your city and across the nation.
For $26.99 a month, you can get membership to a single LA Fitness.
I had to pay a $99 initiation fee for that though. For single club access, you can get a membership for about $25 a month.
History
The reason is because, if you’re like me, you need to know where you can workout, train or just play basketball around the city.
What would become LA Fitness was first named Rainbow Nautilus. It was founded by Chin Yi and Lisa Maria Novins in 1983. In Covina, just outside Los Angeles, California, the name change stuck and LA Fitness took off.
If you’re looking for a gym that has it all, LA Fitness is it!
How To Cancel An LA Fitness Membership
If you want to cancel your LA Fitness membership, it’s not as easy as it could be. There is no button on their website that allows you to cancel.
Instead, you have three ways you can cancel your LA Fitness membership:
- You have to write a cancellation letter to the corporate headquarters at PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170
- You can also call LA Fitness and tell their customer service representative that you would like to cance. The number is
- Finally, you can print a cancellation form online. from the LA Fitness site. Once you log on at My LA Fitness, click on Account Information tab and then click on the “Cancellation Form” option on the right side of the screen. Once you have the form, you can deliver the notice to the operations manager at your local LA Fitness facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Pro tip: If you mail the notice by certified mail and keep a record for your files. Also, make sure your cancellation is postmarked at least five business days before your next billing date to avoid being billed.
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If you need a pick me up, the Bible is without question the most inspiring book ever written. Not only does it contain tons of encouraging Scriptures but it is the Word of God.
If you want to feel close to Him and motivate yourself at the same time, here are some of the most encouraging Scriptures in the Bible.
5 Encouraging Bible Verses You Need To Read Right Now
Let’s start off with several translations so you can get different flavors.
Romans 8:31–32
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” — New International Version
Psalms 103:14
“He certainly knows what we are made of. He bears in mind that we are dust.” — God’s World Translation
1 Corinthians 10:12–14
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” — King James Version
Psalms 34:18
“Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — New World Translation
Psalms 23:1-4
“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3. He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.4. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — New International Version
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No matter if you live in a big city like Atlanta or a smaller one in a rural area, social distancing, stay-at-home orders and self isolating are all parts of our lives now. You may be wondering what are some of the best indoor things to do in Atlanta.
We’re going to explore some fun things you can do inside your home as you try to stay safe and keep others out of harm’s way.
1. Watch The PandaCam
The Atlanta Zoo is the only place in the world where you can see twin giant pandas do their thing. Mei Lun and Mei Huan have thrilled tourists and locals alike for a number of years.
Want to see the pandas in action? Take a look at the PandaCam!
2. Look In On A Cooking Class Or Virtual Happy Hour
A number of Atlanta chefs are hosting virtual cooking classes on Youtube and other video platforms.
- Mixing With Mixy features drink recipes and more on Youtube
- Likewise Bar has a virtual happy hour daily at 5 p.m.
- Sippin’ At Home hosted by Gunshow
- Redbird chef Zeb Stevenson hosts regular cooking classes via IG
- Wahoo Wine in Decatur hosts a virtual wine tasting on Thursdays at 5 p.m.
3. Make A Quarantine Drink
You already know that one of the favorite pasttimes of Atlantans is to concoct creative libations, especially of the fruity variety.
Here are some of the best dranky dranks you can make as part of your #quarantinedrink session. Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
4. Make A Face Covering
Sure, you can buy a mask or face covering, but you can save money if you make one. There are ways to do it with and without a sewing, so there’s that.
From cloth to underwear, here’s how to make a homemade face covering.
5. Order Some Takeout
Atlanta’s restaurants are doing what they can to fulfill takeout orders via online and phone. Hungry for some of your favorite restaurants. Order to go.
You can also order alcohol with your takeout food.
6. Watch FREE Movies
Cozy up with your favorite blanket, get you some popcorn (optional) watch some of your favorite movies for free. Make an evening of it. Here are some movie options:
7. Relax At Home
Few people actually know how to relax, like, chill out. When we say relax, we mean, like go sit (or lie) down somewhere. This is a great way to meditate on your purpose and reconnect. Here are some tips on taking it easy.
8, Work Out At Home
With many gyms still closed, you don’t have to let your body go down. For under $60 you could invest in a home gym. Here’s everything you need.
9. Listen To Some Atlanta Music
Atlanta has some of the greatest music artists of the last quarter century. No matter if it’s Youtube or Spotify or Apple Music, get into some:
10. Get In Shape At Home
Remember the old adage ‘look good, feel good?” Well, it’s true! There is a direct correlation between what you see in the mirror and your mental / emotional well-being.
Even without weights, you can get in shape pretty quickly at home. Here are some tips on things you can do around the house that can help your waistline.
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Like most people, your grocery bill may be taking up more of your income than it has in many years. And that’s Ok, you gotta eat. But you don’t have to pay full price for groceries.
If you have all the money in the world, then you may not need to save money, but many people do. This article is going to show you three tips to save money on your grocery bill.
3 Steps To Help You Stop Paying Full Price For Groceries
No matter if you like to fill your basket with potato chips, steaks, shrimp or toilet tissue, you can save money if you do it right.
As you’ll see, the way you save money on groceries, is you put together a strategy.
1. Download These Apps
Ever wanted to shop and earn cash rewards? Download these rebate apps to save big money on groceries:
2. Make A Budget
The worse thing you can do is show up at the grocery store without a plan. You don’t want to shop by just throwing whatever you see in your basket.
You should make a budget that takes care of all your needs for that week or until your next paycheck. When you create a budget here’s what you should include:
- List your expenses
- Itemize things you don’t need
- Lastly, write down necessities
3. Save The Most On Groceries By Making A Shopping List
The #1 way to save is to write down the things you need to buy. If you add that to the budget you’ve created, it will tell you exactly the amount of money you can spend.
It will also show you what you can buy and how much you can afford. Another benefit of making a shopping list is that it will keep you focused so you don’t overspend.
Last Words
No matter how much money you have, the only way you’re going to save money on food is if you put together a plan. Put these strategies in action, and let me know if they work!
Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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Because of the ongoing health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, online grocery sales have exploded. Like many people, you may not be able to get a shopping slot on apps like Instacart, Shipt or Amazon.
The reason for this is because so many people are using the apps that the online grocers are overwhelmed. That’s why they’ve gone on a hiring spree right now. But here’s how you can get you some groceries.
Best Time To Grocery Shop On Instacart, Shipt, Amazon, Etc.
I ran across this hack by watching for slots to open on Instacart and Amazon (I have Amazon Fresh). Here’s what you need to do: Log on early in the morning, anytime from 6 to 7 a.m.
During that time period, you’ll see that there may be time slots available for later in the day.
It’s unlikely that the 1-hour grocery delivery will be available, but the 2-hour grocery delivery may be available. If not, the evening time slot should definitely be there.
How To Reserve A Grocery Delivery Slot Online
The thing is, you may have to do all your shopping first before you can see what time slots are available.
To test the market, you can walk through the steps of buying a single item and see what time slots are available. When you see that a delivery slot is open, go ahead and reserve it and add to your order.
If this strategy works for you, please let me know in the comments!
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With the continued spread of the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials are recommending that the American public wear respiratory masks.
This article is going to show you how to make a mask from how-to videos recommended by nurses, textile pros and manufacturing companies.
In This Article:
- How To Make A Mask in 4 Easy Steps
- How To Make A Face Cover: Materials & Tutorial
- Examples of Homemade Face Covers
Before we get started, let’s look explicitly at what the CDC recommends when it comes to cloth masks. In its guidance titled “Recommendations Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings,” the agency says this:
In light of this new evidence [asymptomatic transmission], CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Now that we’ve brushed up on the guidance, here’s what to know about mask effectiveness. This graphic shows the effectiveness of a surgical, N95 and FFP (filter face piece) as it relates to contaminants.
Varsoy Healthcare Mask Regulation: Surgical, N95 And FFP1 Mask
Basically, what it’s showing is that not all masks are equally effective in protecting you from the novel coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 & Covid-19. Now let’s get into the scientific data to back it up:
- N95 Respirators: These are touted as providing 95% protection against viruses but maybe less, according to this study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- Cloth Masks: The DIY nature of these means that not all cloth masks are created equal. However, a preliminary study published in ACS Nano by University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory researchers indicate that homemade face masks made out of a combination of tight cotton and silk or polyester-spandex chiffon is very effective in filtering out aerosols.
- Surgical Masks: Most used in a health care setting, these are made out of polypropylene and are 56% effective against viral droplets, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.
- No Mask: You’re on your own with this one. Hope you’re not a carrier.
How To Make A Mask In 4 Easy Steps
- Lay a piece of cloth on a table
- Fold it in a large rectangle no more than 18 inches long
- Wrap two rubberband on each end and position it about 3 inches in
- Fold the sides one time toward the middle
And that’s how you make a face covering!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=42&v=tPx1yqvJgf4
The CDC has issued guidance on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 by wearing a face cover. Here is what you need to know:
How To Make A Face Cover
- fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- be secured with ties or ear loops
- include multiple layers of fabric
- allow for breathing without restriction
- be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
The agency says when you remove a face covering, it’s important not to touch your hands, eyes or face.
You can easily wash a face covering in the washing machine, which is sufficient to kill any viruses or bacteria.
If you want to sew a face cover, here are the instructions:
Materials Needed To Sew A Face Covering
- Two 10”x6” rectangles of cotton fabric
- Two 6” pieces of elastic (or rubber bands, string, cloth strips, or hair ties)
- Needle and thread (or bobby pin)
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
Tutorial: How to Sew A Face Covering
1. Cut out two 10-by-6-inch rectangles of cotton fabric. Use tightly woven cotton, such as quilting fabric or cotton sheets
2. Fold over the long sides ¼ inch and hem. Then fold the double layer of fabric over ½ inch along the short sides and stitch down.
3. Run a 6-inch length of 1/8-inch wide elastic through the wider hem on each side of the mask. These will be the ear loops. Use a large needle or a bobby pin to thread it through. Tie the ends tight.
Don’t have elastic? Use hair ties or elastic head bands.4. Gently pull on the elastic so that the knots are tucked inside the hem. Gather the sides of the mask on the elastic and adjust so the mask fits your face. Then securely stitch the elastic in place to keep it from slipping.
No-Sew Method: How To Make A Face Cover
No-Sew Method: Bandana Face Cover
Materials
- Bandana (or square cotton cloth approximately 20”x20”)
- Coffee filter
- Rubber bands (or hair ties)
- Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth)
Tutorial
Examples: How To Make Homemade Face Covers
Many people are also sharing how to make homemade face covers. Journalist Soledad O’Brien asked her Twitter followers for mask ideas. Here are a few that seem to work for the basic needs:
NO SEW MASK! 😷💗😷💗 Please share with your friends ! pic.twitter.com/ThUh1lKfNt
— Constance Jones (@Constance8News) April 3, 2020
How To Make A Face Cover From Underwear
Just saw this on Instagram pic.twitter.com/QYJIZG7TMk
— Mr. Spock 🖖 (Commentary) (@SpockResists) April 2, 2020
How To Make A Face Mask Out Of A Shirt
Yo. Black Girl Magic! pic.twitter.com/UudsF1KZBf
— gregarious (@gryking) April 3, 2020
Do you have any mask ideas? Let us know in the comments!
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- How To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Atlanta
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Childish Gambino is back with new music! Music artist, actor and former Stone Mountain resident Donald Glover dropped a new album late Saturday, March 21.
The music came seven days before a tease he released, just what we need to enjoy our “social distancing.”
Glover, who stars in the FX series Atlanta, is a huge music star with hits like This is America, Feels Like Summer, Redbone.
Donald Glover Presents: Listen To New Album Here
Listen to the new Childish Gambino album HERE.
The track list includes just two named tracks
- Algorythm
- Time
The rest of the songs are untitled tracks distinguished only by their time limits.
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We’re all living the
dreamnightmare right now. Coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that. It’s official that we’re all doing the social distancing thing to curtail the illness.Big cities like Atlanta and others are at a huge risk if we don’t obey recommendations from health officials at the World Health Organization and the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
This article is going to show you how to apply social distancing in your life right now.
In This Article
- What Is Social Distancing?
- Things You Can Do At Home Right Now
- Ways To Make Money Online
- Watch Free Online Movies
- 4 Ways To Make Social Distancing Work For You
What Is Social Distancing?
Social distancing, as it is being applied during the pandemic, is the practice of limiting contact with the public.
The CDC as well as WHO have recommended that people change their social interactions to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Social distancing is being practiced in Wuhan, China, South Korea and Italy, where violating some of the European city’s health rules can result in a homicide charge.
Social Distancing: 10 Things You Can Do At Home Right Now
- Read that book you’ve always wanted to
- Give yourself a new hairdo or haircut
- Rearrange the furniture in your favorite room
- Give yourself a manicure and / or pedicure
- Watch free movies on YouTube
- Sketch some drawings with a pen and a pad
- Write a poem or start a diary
- Work outside in your yard or start a garden
- Take a bubble bath and drink some wine
- Listen to your old music on CD
One of the silver linings of social distancing and self-quarantining is that you can actually make money while you self-isolate.
How To Make Money Online While You Self-Isolate
Here are some apps that allow you to make money online and even get cash back for purchases. All you have to do is download:
Watch Free Movies Online
Speaking of the internet, there’s so much to do online, but nothing beats watching movies without paying for them.
I’m not talking about anything illegal. Check out these FREE sources for free movies online.
Social Distancing: 4 Ways To Self Isolate
Here are four ways to implement social distancing in your life:
1. Stop Large Gatherings
If you choose to interact with other people, keep the groups small. It’s imperative that you limit the number of people at your gathering.
This is especially true if you’re hosting at your place. The question you need to ask is ‘Do you know where EVERYBODY’s been?’
If you can’t answer that question, it’s best to chill on the parties / gatherings for now.
2. Change Up Your Schedule
Because you need to avoid mass gatherings, you’re going to have to switch things up when it comes to your schedule.
You’ll need to change your schedule so that you’re not around crowds of people. For school settings, here are some things that you’ll modify:
- Stagger recess, entry / dismissal times
- Limit school interactions
- Do E-learning, if you can
3. Check Your Health Regularly
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, you’re going to have to get health checks on a regular basis.
Every so often, you’re going to have to monitor the following two things:
- Temperature
- Respiratory symptoms
If you’re around children, students, staff or co-workers, or any visitors, health officials are suggesting that you check their temperature and respiratory symptoms as well.
4. Practice Short-Term Absenteeism
Yes, you may need to consider getting ghost in certain environments, whether it be your place of employment, church or school.
Even if you’ve planned to do so, the idea is to not show up. During this safety-minded time, everyone will understand.
When you are absent, this is the ideal time for the facility you’ve left to clean and disinfect.
Final Word
Not to be paranoid, but social distancing is not the same as being a hermit. That being said, it only works if you’re vigilant and selective about who you interact with.
You need to stay away from people who are at an increased risk of getting sick. That means you’ll have to consider implementing plans to do things alone like watching movies and more.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. Here are some helpful links:
- ATLANTA CORONAVIRUS GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
- How To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Atlanta
- Social Distancing Guide: How To Do It
- COVID-9 Protection: How To Make a Face And Face Covering
- Georgia Lockdown & Re-Opening: Everything You Need To Know