Former NASA astronaut and ISS commander Leroy Chiao gives advice on how to make the most out of your free time
“Isolation and confinement is like being alone in a cramped space, and that feeling worsens over time,” says“The longer and longer a person spends in that kind of environment, there is a potential for bigger and bigger problems.”
All this to say: astronauts know a lot about isolation, social distancing, and life in small spaces with limited resources. Who better to provide us all advice on the current social conditions – which range from border closings and self-quarantine to total lockdown depending on where you live – than these experts?
At the end of the day, seeing the bigger picture can help keep it all in perspective. Astronauts get to look down on earth and remember what their missions are for; we on earth have to remember that all of these measures help save lives – an equally worthy mission.Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs work while participating in the first of five scheduled spacewalksJohn Grunsfeld PhD, retired NASA astronaut and Hubble Space Telescope repairman spent over 59 days in space.
Try to get some exercise every day – outside if possible, while keeping social distance,” advises Dr. Grunsfeld.Astronaut Leroy Chiao moves through the International Space Station, with everything in its rightIn space, astronauts rely on their spacecraft to keep them alive; there are some riveting tales about the risk and reality of life in space in Commander Chris Hadfield’s book.
Another tip is to make sure each person in your home has their own space to escape the rest of the ‘crew:’ And when it comes to consuming your entire Coronavirus stock of snacks, the best way to prevent that is by not buying them in the first place: “It's human nature that if you have a lot of something, then you tend to eat more of it.” Put the candy bars, goldfish crackers, and bottles of wine back on the shelf and slowly back away.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Olympic champion Frodeno completes charity triathlon indoorsRace at Frodeno's home in Girona was made up of 3.8km in his counter-current swimming pool, 180km cycling on his roller trainer, and running a 42.2km marathon on a treadmill.
Read more »
Former Monsta X Member Wonho Launches Solo CareerK-pop star Wonho, formerly of Monsta X, announced this week that he will pursue a solo career.
Read more »
Former Van Halen singer puts fresh spin on Kanye West just in time for Easter SundayFormer Van Halen lead singer Gary Cherone acknowledges he wasn't a fan of Kanye West, until he heard this song.
Read more »
Shay Mitchell Marks 33rd Birthday in Self-Isolation as Former Pretty Little Liars Costars Send Tributes'Even throughout a global pandemic, quarantine, and rain... this is the most grateful I’ve ever felt on a birthday,' Shay Mitchell said
Read more »
M*A*S*H Actor and Former NFL Star Timothy Brown Dead at 82The star died on Saturday, April 4
Read more »
Former Bush Admin Official: Every American Needs To Be Tested For Coronavirus Right NowWhat is needed right now is for President Trump and other government and private sector leaders to embrace this and put their full weight behind it
Read more »