The UK is coming out of lockdown and things are quite different as we enter a new normal. With safety and the public's health being a big priority we are seeing a lot of changes to daily life in order to keep us safe. The latest change is the new rule making face covering mandatory when in public places like shops.
When I first heard this rule I wasn't sure how to feel, I had worn a disposable face mask a few weeks ago when going to the doctors and if i'm being honest I didn't like it. It made me more aware of my breathing, made me feel a little claustrophobic and it was so big it nearly covered my eyes making it hard to see. But, with the new rule in place I ordered myself a few different masks and wore them around the house to get use to it. Although it is not the normal we are used to, wearing them around the house defiantly helped and I feel more comfortable wearing one.
So, if you are a bit nervous about wearing a mask here are some tips:
- Get ones that reflect you - There are so many places out there selling masks, so you don't just have to get a boring one. You can get lots of cute prints and colours to match every outfit or you can make you own!
- Wear them round the house first - I found by doing this I could get used to the feeling of wearing a mask so it doesn't feel as claustrophobic anymore. Just make sure you wash it before then wearing it in public.
- Get one that fits you - When wearing a disposable mask at the doctors a few weeks ago, it was so big it made it more uncomfortable. So, if you have a slightly small head like I do, you can either make your own or I would recommend trying a children's one. I found these are much smaller but still cover my mouth and nose meaning it is protective and I can see too!
- Don't worry about what people think - Now this is a mandatory rule, everyone will be wearing one so you won't be the only one. We are all in this together!
I thought I would share with you some of the masks I have bought to wear:
- This one is from Boohoo and it is a super cute rainbow one!
- This one is also from boohoo and is a tie dye affect with pink, green, blue and white making it great for any outfit.
- This one os actually a children's mask from GAP. You can see it is a lot smaller than the other two which is more comfortable as it doesn't cover the bottom of my eyes. This one was from a pack of three, however I gave the other two to my sister as she is like me and has a small head! This one is my favourite as it is blue and white with a tie dye/ cloud affect.
To keep them all in one place I have simply put a command strip on the inside of my wardrobe door and they all hang nicely there.
I hope you found this weeks blog post helpful, especially if you are feeling anxious about wearing a mask. I would love to see some of the ones you will be wearing!
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