My very first decision I made this year was made on January 1 as I was going home from midnight service. I had spent the evening at my sister’s house and she was taking me home and she told me to stop procrastinating and go ahead and look at new furniture which I had been talking about for a few weeks. We stopped, I looked and within an hour, I made a decision that I was greatly satisfied with and we continued on.
Over the next couple of weeks, I continued to change other areas of my home to compliment my new furnishings including adding a hobby wall and things that I had put off for years. By March, the pandemic hit and it appeared as if I would be spending a whole lot of time in my home whether I liked it or not. Well, I always liked it, now I LOVE it! Of course I never anticipated having to spend so much time here but I am grateful for the upgraded surroundings.
This is the summer. I want to be surrounded by sun in the fun and tropical drinks. More importantly, I want to live. The pandemic is still real. Cases are rising and they still don’t know for sure how the disease is spreading. No matter how long it takes, I will wait this thing out. I’m going to socially distance with the ones I love, mask up where ever I go and enjoy myself at home.
Your life is important to me so I want to share some ways you can make this an easier time for yourself and not go stir crazy because it is working for me. I hope it works for you too. They are in no particular order of importance:
- Maintain a constant mindset of gratitude – when you are appreciative of what you have and you continually focus on the good, it will boost your energy and your attitude and it becomes a habit.
- Write – clearly this works for me. I journal every day to get my thoughts together.
- Pay it forward– do a random kind act for someone. It doesn’t have to be monetary always but it will make you feel good.
- Plan a staycation – if you are fortunate to be working, don’t burn out! Take time off from work and relax!
- Force yourself away from your screens – turn off the computer, IPad, phone, t.v. etc. and sit in your stillness. It is amazing.
- Focus on your own life and not get caught up in others on social media – code words (mind your own business) 🙂
- Treat yourself to silk sheets – it’s hot, their cool. You will sleep well.
- Exercise – take a walk around the block, join a YouTube group or Facebook live or partner with a friend.
Don’t let your eagerness to mix and mingle cause you great distress in your health. Love yourself enough to be patient and trust the science of the world and see what is going on around you. Covid-19 is not to be taken lightly however you can still enjoy your summer because you are still YOU!
Enjoy your weekend!
