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Our Favorite Stories About Canceling Your Plans and Staying In

Useful advice from the Medium universe on how to survive (and thrive!) during a pandemic

Here at GEN, it’s my job to scour Medium each day for fresh voices with compelling stories and unmatched expertise. Still, it’s a constant struggle to not get distracted, and sometimes you just have to go down that rabbit hole. Each week on Medium Rare, I’ll be sharing stories you might have missed that are definitely worth a second look. Got a suggestion for a piece we should feature? Pop it in the responses below!

Before we dig into coronavirus prevention tips you didn’t know you needed, please make sure you’ve read up on how to be a safe and responsible member of society. Wash your hands, know the potential symptoms, practice all degrees of daily hygiene, and be vigilant of misinformation. (And while you’re at it, for the love of God please don’t use the pandemic as an excuse to be racist, learn to manage your existential anxiety, and think critically about what your panic-induced toilet paper run really means.)

Got it? Now, it’s time to stay indoors and relaaaax—as mandated by the World Health Organization.

• First, make sure you release any negative energy in your home…