INTERVIEW
Confronted with orders to play sports, read books and watch all the classics of cinema, the French may soon wonder if they have not "missed their confinement". For Florence Servan-Schreiber, speaker and specialist in positive psychology, guest of Europe 1 Monday, confined people should ask themselves the question differently: "What could I regret not having lived?"
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The moment to turn to creation
The psychologist sees in particular in creation the opportunity to rediscover: "What makes you happy is to create something with your head or with your fingers [...] Everything that will come from personal production, that's what makes us feel good. " Florence Servan-Schreiber does not fail to point out that the internet provides learning opportunities for many activities falling into this category.
Thus, laymen can very well learn about cooking, without taking lessons outside. The interest lies not only in learning to cook new dishes but also in sharing a moment with those close to you. The confinement meals are then transformed into privileged moments: "People love to be with their children, love to eat their meals."
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Keep track of events
Writing is also particularly suitable for dealing with loneliness or even forced cohabitation. "It is better to yell at your sheet of paper than the people who spend confinement with us," laughs Florence Servan-Schreiber. Using the keyboard, the pen, automatic writing or blindfolded, she also sees in this practice a way of keeping track of events.
Finally, small attentions and selfless gestures can have a beneficial effect on our own morale. The speaker invites us to wonder if "someone is not even more isolated than me". A simple phone call or message can remind the recipient that you are thinking of them.