- Hey, friends! There is a good chance that, by now, you're in a bit of a self-isolation situation. Physical distancing is the new norm, which means you probably can't see your friends or your family as often as you'd like to. 

But, there are a ton of ways to keep in touch without actually keeping in touch. In fact, you can still see all of your favorite people from the comfort of your own couch. 

Let's see, we've got Skype, FaceTime, Marco Polo, Houseparty. Now the last one is a bit like Facetime, but just a lot more fun. In Houseparty, you can chat with up to eight people at one time, and you can go head-to-head in a few classic games, like Trivia, Heads Up!, and Quick, Draw! 

Next, it pays to remember that we should never, ever, ever give up on fun even during a pandemic. 
♪ Never gonna give you up ♪ 

Now, thanks to Netflix, we can isolate and chill as a group. The Netflix party feature lets you pick a TV series or a movie that you can watch together. And there's even a tiny little chat box on the side for that one friend who can never follow the plot. 

If you're just after a laugh during the lock-in, then the internet has your back because social media and social distancing equals the golden age of memes. 

First step. Set up a WhatsApp thread with your friends and name it Quaren-Memes. Second step. Share the best lols you can find. 

For my next trick, how to turn self isolation into self improvement. Pick your most productive pal and agree to use all your spare time to up-skill. You can make tiramisu, learn a new language, or write and record a Corona-themed diss track that will definitely take over the world. 

While sport is Corona-canceled and gyms are shut, you can still keep your body tight and your mind right. There are loads of free workouts online, so why not do a YouTube yoga session with your bestie or challenge them to a high-intensity indoor sweat session. 

All right, stop. Time for a pandemic playlist! So, find a friend with really amazing music taste and start a Quaren-Tunes playlist. Trade tracks or have a digital dance party. 

Finally, pick a pen pal and go old school. Hear me out. You can create a shared Google Doc and name it The Lockdown Diaries, and then pinky-swear to make an entry every day. 

This is a confusing time for everyone, but it's never been more obvious that we're better together. Talk to your friends and family, call the people you can't see, and if you need a little bit of extra support, don't be afraid to reach out and seek help. 

Oh, also, wash your hands!