Here it is Saturday after a long, strange week of life and I survived LOL As things in our world are changing due to the current health concerns, sometimes I feel like it's all I can do to keep my head above water (metaphorically since I don't know how to swim in real life haha). But, things seem to be going along as smoothly as possible despite the circumstances. Plans have to change, schedules have to change, priorities have to change but you learn to roll with the punches and simply make the best of all situations presented to you.
So in thinking about all that is happening, I have been swirling ideas in my head on how to deal with the normal everyday life operations while coping with the world. Obviously, one can't ignore the elephant in the room, but one can do things to handle situations and still stay somewhat sane.
Being afraid of something is different than living in fear
Yes, Covid 19 scares me. Lots of things scare me, but right now I have no intention of living in fear. Life is too short for that. I will adjust what I need to adjust and go with that. I'm not saying that I'm going to become reckless, but I'm certainly not going to keep life's pleasures at bay if I can at all help that.
Taking precaution doesn't mean never leaving home
I have to work, so not leaving home isn't an option, which is fine. I just don't want to leave my house only to go to work. Yes, I need to be safe, but I also need to get out as much as possible. Even if it's only going for walks now that the weather is getting lovely.
Tackle some projects when events get cancelled
When plans change...and they will, I need to prepare a list (you know I love my lists) of back up plans. There are so many things around the house that I need to do, I will start to tackle them when what I had previously planned cannot happen. I have already had to cancel 2 activities over the next few days because of work and other reasons, so why not go through some of the boxes in my garage in my spare time? It will be productive and I will feel better knowing I'm being useful and not just sitting around.
Keep communication open with the people in your life
This is one area where social media can actually be helpful lol. Simply checking in on people, via FB, email, phone, letter, etc. I feel is very important right now. Reaching out to someone who might be overwhelmed will help them feel better as well as myself. And, for Heaven's sake, if you have elderly people in your life, check on them! See if they need something. It's important every day, not just now!
Figuring out how to help businesses
This is a tough one. Many people are going to financially strapped right now because businesses are shutting down for various reasons. As long as I am able, I want to get out there and support those businesses in operation because people's livelihoods depend on consumers like me. If small business have to shut down during this time, I want to do whatever I can to make sure that those businesses open back up once this is all over, knowing they have loyal clientele.
Mental health is just as important right now
The health of the human spirit is vital to the health of the body, I firmly believe that. Finding and keeping up ways of self care will help me deal with the stress of it all. This one is fairly easy for me because it could be something as simple as sitting down listening to a record or watching a movie. Just taking some time for myself is something I have been trying to do for a long time, with moderate success but now is really the time to put that into action.
So, these are a few mindsets I am using right now to make my daily life experience more steady. I recognize the fact that this could all turn on a dime tomorrow, but as for right now, I feel pretty confident in dealing with all life has to offer me these days!
That is all!
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