As players adjust to the reality of social distancing and are facing an undetermined time staying away from friends, family, and neighbors. Millions in China are starting to come out of that eight weeks of isolation.

Since the start of the lockdown, China has been strict in implementing community quarantine in an attempt to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that emerged in the city of Wuhan in late December.

Live grinders will be heavily affected as some are heavily reliant on the day-to-day poker interaction. what is more important is that those under lockdown whose main source of income is poker are now having a hard time to adjust.

The Philippines is under a one-month lockdown and all gaming related agencies are told to stop operating. The pressure may be high for some but remember that all of us are affected in many different ways and we must learn to adjust as soon as possible.

Here is a little guide to help people cope up with the adjustment.

1. Keep to a Schedule

After a few days. it would feel like we are in a never-ending hamster wheel. Having a schedule it helps us keep track of everything. it helps us understand that it will end soon. create a routine and stick to it.

The isolation we are experiencing may be tough. but it is also an opportunity for us to do things we wanted to start but could not do. now is the time to do it.

2. Get some Sunshine

3. Exercise your body

Even if we are just at home. there is plenty of home exercises we can do. the body is important as it is the one that houses our mind and soul. We have to keep it healthy hence keep moving and do some exercise.

4. Exercise your mind

It is essential to learn more skills as we move with our lives. We will always be students in the journey of life. learning more skills can help us a lot.

5. Call a friend or chat with them.

Our generation has been blessed with the ability to converse with (and even see!) family and friends all over the world. Make calling others part of your daily routine.

You can be sure that just as you enjoy the connection and togetherness that a phone call engenders, you are bringing that same pleasure to whoever is on the other end of the line.

6. Savor a hot drink

Normally in one of our lives. We can get so enamored and busy. this isolation is just a break. it tells us to stop and think. Sip that hot cup of coffee or chocolate. Whatever is your preferred taste. but enjoy that moment and not drink the whole thing whole. this is a moment of reflection. you have nowhere to go so go deep within you and find yourself.

7. Always remember you are not alone. look for that silver lining.

Yes, everyone may be facing a hard time. some maybe are smiling but deep inside wanting to shout. Always remember there are some worst things that are happening to other people right now and they may not even have a choice. Stay positive!

8. Do some charity work

Not everyone is blessed. But do not do charity in order to put it on Facebook. charity comes from the heart.

Number 9 and the most important of all we must stay united.

This is not about one player against another player. a team against a team or even a country against another country. This is Humanity fighting for survival. we are all in this together. All of us are in this trial of life. so we must work together and not against each other.

Stay strong poker playas!