{"id":3665,"date":"2020-12-11T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T06:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contattoblogs.timslatter.co.za\/?p=3665"},"modified":"2020-12-11T08:00:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T06:00:55","slug":"being-responsible-means-so-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zcp.co.za\/main\/being-responsible-means-so-much-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Being responsible means so much more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festive celebrations will look a little different this year (and possibly every year going forward!). No matter where you find yourself this December, everyone has had a year of heightened awareness around health and personal space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has not been easy to follow precautions of preventing the spread of Covid-19. Having to wear masks all day and sanitise at every entrance took time to get used to. These experiences have changed the way we look at everything &#8211; from nipping out to the shops right up to blowing out the candles on a cake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festive season celebrations will need a fresh look at what it means to be responsible. Usually, celebrating responsibly means not overindulging and putting yourself and others at risk &#8211; now it will include keeping guests to a minimum and extra consideration around how much we expect ourselves and others to spend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The responsible thing to do this holiday season could very well be to socialise less and stay at home more. This doesn\u2019t mean we cut all ties and burrow away; it just means we need to rethink our traditions of spending time together over the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ideas&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Create some space<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over socialising and \u2018trying to fit everyone in\u2019 is no longer advisable. In some ways, it removes the pressure to attend so many events that we slide into the new year completely exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the year-end functions that you can\u2019t avoid organising, many are choosing to split these into mini-events. Family gatherings could be something smaller, with extra consideration given to those who are elderly or at higher risk. If someone chooses to pass, we shouldn\u2019t take offence or pressure them into not missing out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid events, where some guests attend in person, and others are linked through a screen, are also popular ideas to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Keep yourself fit\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping fit is good and could help keep your blood pressure low &#8211; which is beneficial for boosting your immune system and coping with stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are free apps with short, effective workouts that you can download on your phone and start on right away. Taking regular walks outside is a great way to improve health, circulation and mental stamina &#8211; and doesn\u2019t cost a cent!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Shop away from the shops<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With everything online, going to the shops is a choice and no longer a necessity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of cyber-security and verify whether you\u2019re paying the right store before inserting your personal information on any platform. Stick with brands and providers that you know and trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Stay updated with safety regulations<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 reminded us all that rules and regulations can change from week to week. Keep your guests aware that you\u2019re flexible and try, where possible, to have a plan B in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also not merely about your event, but how others can travel and which business may stay operational. If you need access to specific catering services, make sure they\u2019re also allowed to operate and won\u2019t affect the success of your event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us all try our best to embrace safer ways of celebrating during this festive season. If you\u2019re not doing it for someone else\u2019s safety, do it for your own.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Festive celebrations will look a little different this year (and possibly every year going forward!). No matter where you find yourself this December, everyone has had a year of heightened awareness around health and personal space. 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