Disasters can strike anywhere, at any time, and that’s one of the most terrifying things about them. However, in the modern age, it’s more possible than ever to stay in contact with loved ones during disasters, even if you don’t live near them. The problem is that no matter the disaster, it’s common for people to check in a few times, then taper off as they forget to stay in touch. If you want to really connect with your loved ones during any disaster, here’s how you can do it.
1. Make Connecting a Priority
First and foremost, you need to make sure that connecting is a priority. Connecting with your loved ones can be immensely important for your health for both you and the person you’re connecting with, so if you need motivation, consider that it might actually make both of your lives better. Making something a priority can be different for every person, but in general, it means ensuring that you really care about the process of connecting with those loved ones, putting it above many of the routine things happening in your life.
2. Set Aside Specific Times To Connect
One way you might be able to maintain the connection is by setting aside a specific time to connect. During long-running disasters, like the COVID-19 pandemic, you might want to connect once or twice a week. However, during a shorter disaster, like a hurricane or the immediate aftermath of an earthquake, setting up a daily check-in can help bolster both of your spirits, especially since it will probably only last for a short period of time.
3. Have Multiple Methods of Connecting
While video chatting can make it seem like you’re really there with someone else, it’s also exhausting and can be more difficult than other methods of connecting with someone. You can’t video chat with someone all the time, after all. Instead, you might also want to be able to connect with chatting services or texts, phone calls and voicemails, as well as anything else you can use to bridge the gap between the two of you. Multiple methods of connecting can help you do this more easily.
4. Stay in Touch Regarding the Situation
Even when you’re not actively in touch with your loved ones, it may be beneficial to keep an eye on what’s happening with regard to the disaster they’re experiencing. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might want to keep an eye on not only how it’s progressing overall in the world, but also in the specific areas you and your loved one are in. Understanding the situation allows you to know what they might be going through without them having to keep you up to date on their own time.
5. Avoid Distractions During Connection Times
It’s also extremely beneficial to avoid distractions when you and your loved one are hoping to connect. After all, if you’re constantly distracted, you’re not really going to connect. Instead, you’re going to be fighting off the distractions the whole time, which can leave you and your loved one feeling a bit unfulfilled. This is where PeopleFinders can come into play.
One of the best ways to avoid distractions when you’re connected with your loved ones is to use the PeopleFinders IdentityWatch app. This app allows you to utilize automatic call blocking with an up-to-date scammer and spammer list. Instead of picking up on potential scams while you’re with your loved one, you can be sure that only important calls get your full attention.
Conclusion
The process of connecting with others during a disaster can be helpful for both you and your loved ones’ mental health. However, it’s not always as easy as it seems. If you really want to make sure you’re focusing on the people you love during a disaster, you need to set aside time to connect, put your effort into connecting, and possibly utilize an app like IdentityWatch by PeopleFinders to reduce distractions when you finally get the chance to connect.
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