How we spend our day

We can sit on the couch and binge watch Ozark all day long, finally getting to live our couch potato dreams for once. But, then what? That level of relaxation only feels good for so long.

Honestly, the best thing to do right now is maintain as much normalcy as possible and focus on positive activities and behaviors. Try to create a routine that works for you. And, by all means necessary, move your booty! Believe me, your body and mind will THANK YOU for feeding it some spinach and taking it for a walk in the sunshine.

Media consumption

We may not be able to control the content that gets posted to the public, but we can control and put a limit on the type of media we consume. Don't fall for the panic-inducing clickbait. That's bad news bears and you know it. Pick a couple of sources you trust and stick to those. We can also control the amount of time we spend exposed to the media. While it's good to stay updated and aware on the spread of the virus, it's also important for us to remember to give ourselves a break. Spending tons of time looking through media can make you feel pretty awful, so take a moment to breathe and be kind to yourself.

Community

You may be stuck in a house with the same couple of roomates day after day, or you may be holed up in a small apartment with just you and your cat (ahem, like me). Either way, you're bound to experience some lonliness, but thanks to technology, you can still chat with anyone you want! Your grammy, your auntie, your momma, your mammy... you get the idea. Even if you have to resort to snail mail, reach out to the people you love. They'll appreciate hearing from you and you'll feel a whole heck of a lot better for doing so.

Our expectations

Some of us may have a whole laundry list of things you want to get done, which is great, but don't feel like you have to be a superhero just because you have some extra time on your hands. Get done what you can, but take some time to rest and be compassionate with yourself. We're all experiencing this time differently. As we continue to settle into our new rhythms of isolation, it's important that we be realistic of the goals we set for ourselves. Stick to a routine and manage your stress, but go easy on yourself as you adapt to a new normal. We cannot be our best selves all of the time.