The Best Ways to Keep in Touch with Others During Quarantine

Feeling isolated from friends and family? Though staying at home has proven to help slow the spread of COVID-19, feeling stuck indoors all day can definitely make you feel lonely and begin to miss loved ones. That's why now more than ever, it's essential to stay connected to friends and family and stick to a regular "check-in" routine to help pass the time and help you cope with the social distancing. There are many ways to enjoy virtual conversations with more than one family member! To help you choose the best app or video communication software that allows you to see and connect with friends virtually, here are our top 5 to check out!

1. Zoom: If you haven’t used the Zoom app for a work meeting or video chat, chances are you’ve at least heard about it from someone. Zoom is a simple, secure method for video chatting with multiple people at a time. As of now, Zoom is allowing free video chats for up to 24 hours, (in the past the free chats were cut off at 40 minutes), so it's a great time to take advantage of this free service. Zoom also offers fun backgrounds and emojis, so it’s great for goofing around with friends.
2. Google Hangouts: Google Hangouts is another video chat service that allows you to invite multiple people to meeting. Google Hangouts is free and a bit easier to navigate, as you don’t have to download an app. Plus, it easily corresponds with Google Calendar and Gmail, so it's ideal for keeping in touch with those who also have a Google account.
3. WhatsApp: If you, like many others, have friends or family outside of the country, you know how expensive it can be to communicate. WhatsApp allows you to message, call, and even send fun videos, pictures, stickers, and emojis in an incredibly simple-to-use app that's completely free!
4. Postal Mail: Following Zoom, Google Hangouts, and WhatsApp, the postal system might seem like an ancient form of communication in comparison, but hear us out! There is always something exciting about receiving mail, especially mail that isn’t a bill, these days! Considering that we're all feeling a bit lonely right now, a long letter from a friend or a handmade card will help put a genuine smile on anyone's face!
5. Personalized Gifts: You never know how much a small gift can mean to someone, especially during uncertain times like these. Whether you order a loved one some basic necessities or a framed photo that shares special memories, a surprise gift in the mail is a thoughtful way of letting someone know you care and you're thinking of them!

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