Isolation Survival Guide

Self-isolation. Let us try to look at it in a positive way! There is no need to wake-up at 6AM and travel to work, when your office is now your lounge and you now finally have an excuse as to why you haven’t accomplished your goal of starting at the gym, after saying for the past five weeks, you are “going to start on Sunday”. Granted, self-isolation might get boring but take the time to find a new hobby, start a new series you haven’t had time for yet or, perfect your skincare routine.

FOREO is here inspire you on how to make the most out of your time at home, as well as making sure you stay happy and healthy. Here are six ways to keep yourself occupied and pampered:

1. Follow a daily routine.

If you are working from home, keep your days as structured as they would be if you were still commuting into work. Wake up early, get dressed and start your day as you would if you were commuting to your job. Keeping a routine will allow you to be as productive as you are in the office, at home.

2. Stay Connected.

Make the most of social media! Set specific times to video chat your colleagues, friends and family. Join an Instagram Live or take the time to reconnect with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Learn a new dance on TikTok or create a best friend’s quiz to test your mates.

3. Try something new.

Now is the perfect time to try a new hobby or learn something new. Plenty of educational courses are available online, for free, you can even earn a qualification from some of them. Whether it’s a course that will better you at your current job, or something you’ve always wanted to learn about. It’s a fantastic way to be productive with all you newly found time!

4. Bring the spa, to you.

Missing the time, you usually would have spent at the spa? Taking time to look after yourself has been proven to boost your immune system, which is extremely important at the moment. Bring the spa to you! FOREO’s UFO can give you a 90-minute facial in just 90-seconds, giving you time to focus on other parts of your pamper routine. The UFO is a smart mask treatment which will transform your complexion. With seven different masks to choose from, you can take this little gadget from day to night. Just sit back, relax and let your UFO device make your skin glow.

5. Stay Active

Get your summer bod ready. Although you cannot go to the gym, or go for a run, there are still plenty of ways you can stay active in your own home. It is now easier than ever to find home workout routines online. Subscribe to an app, follow a fitness influencer who will give

you lots of handy tips and tricks or, follow your gym on social media. A lot of them are doing online classes and even renting out their equipment!

6. Get a daily dose of fresh air

If you’re lucky enough to have your own garden, then make the most of it! Spend some time outside each day to get a daily dose of oxygen. This will help you to stay focused, if you’re working from home, and stop you from feeling confined to your home. Don’t forget to hydrate and drink lots of water!

Be productive in this time we all suddenly have to. But, if you want to productively catch up on all your new Netflix series, no one will blame you!

FOREO is available at Sephora online and ​www.namshi.com. The UFO is priced at AED 1,000. The UFO smart masks are priced between AED 55 – AED 110.