If you’re a regular listener, then you’ll notice this episode is late. The last 15 days have been intense. I work from home. However, I typically work outside of my home because I find it easier to focus at my favorite co-working spaces, coffee shops, or library branch. I hang out with other friends who are self-employed, go to dance class, or see my mom. When I feel like taking a break from other people-I do. Right now is different. As more and more venues close due to an abundance of caution I find myself thankful for the lifestyle that I’ve created. So when I decided to take my favorite hip hop fitness class on Saturday and found myself almost in tears halfway through the class, I was confronted with the realization that the stress of the Coronavirus situation had begun to get to me. And, I’m exhausted by the whole situation. But, I’m also exhausted by the past 4 years in the US. And 2020 has been EXTRA in all the wrong ways. Because I noticed that I wasn’t the only person feeling stressed I thought it was important to share some thoughts on managing mindset during this ridiculously intense time.
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- Do you find yourself asking if the world is being punked? As I furiously wash my hands and lotion them through out the day I have to ask myself the following: how many of you people weren’t washing your hands before? So gross!
- Regardless, we’re in this together and I’m finding my self seeking information that answers my seemingly endless questions and funny Twitter threads.
- Shout out to GenX who have been preparing for this moment our entire lives!
- So, how should we manage our mindset during this time so that we stay sane during this stressful time? And, I am not a therapist, this show is for entertainment purposes. We always have to give a disclaimer during a show like this one.
- Remember, this too, shall pass. A couple of months from now we will hopefully talk about this like it was a bad dream. And, hopefully we’ll never have to experience this again.
- Acknowledge that this time is freaking stressful. My local news channels keep requesting and showing pictures of happy moments. Kids, puppies, happy couples, sunrises and sunsets. I love each picture.
- Turn off social media. It’s so tempting to stay online all day to stay in the loop. Maybe you set a 10 minute social media schedule a day so that you don’t find yourself endlessly scrolling through Twitter or Facebook. I don’t think the Instagram people know what’s going on.
- If it’s nice outside, go for a walk and get some fresh air. I’ve also made a point of working from my favorite patios in my neighborhood. I’m around people, but we’re not too close to each other and I get to feel sunshine on my face.
- Journal and get whatever is in your head out of it.
- Schedule an appointment with your therapist if they’re able to work with you virtually.
- Workout and get your endorphins going. Part of why my dance class was so emotional for me was how good I felt at the end of the class. My dance studio closed but is now hosting the same classes at the same time online.
- If you’re a person of faith, look into online services.
- If you’re a pet lover play with your pet.
- Check on everyone in your life because the person you least expect may be struggling and not saying anything.
- Elderly family members, neighbors or friends
- Parents-all of my parent friends are starting to look a little ragged around the edges.
- Singles-I’m not booed up, so I don’t have anyone to talk to our accidentally get pregnant with.
- Medical personnel in your life
- Distance yourself from toxic people. Things are stressful enough without dealing with their drama. Tell them that you’re social distancing in all areas of your life. They just don’t have to know that you’re removing yourself from them.
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It’s crazy how things can hit us suddenly. Your moment in gym class was similar to my coworkers moment at work yesterday, I found her crying. She said it all hit her like a lead weight. I know I have felt anxiety build and was on the verge of a panic attack until I used breathing techniques to back away from the ledge. We can do this! We are strong and we are loved. We will survive!
I was really caught off guard by how quickly my mood changed. It’s just incredibly stressful and the longer this goes on the more I’m concerned about the people who don’t have experience dealing with hard times. I have WAY too much experience dealing with adversity and I still felt like I was knocked out by this mentally.