What To Do From Home?
Many of us have been home for several weeks now due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. I am eternally grateful to still be able to work with
clients in a (mostly) remote way, but I recognize this current “normal” is nothing
but normal for me. And I figure it might be for you as well! I am thinking of
you all and wishing you the best of health, wellness, and security through one
of the most difficult things many of us have ever been through.
I’ve made my way through a lot of Netflix, a couple of
books, many walks in the woods (if you follow me on social media, I’m sure you
have seen them!), and I find myself asking, “okay, what do I do now?!” So, here
are a few things that I have figured out are keeping me occupied right now. And
check out the resources list at the end for even more ideas!
1)
Staying Socially Connected through Social
Distancing
Even though we are staying distant from each other physically,
there is no need to emotionally disconnect from people. I find that the best
thing to do (especially as an extrovert!) is to make sure I am maintaining connections
with other people. I have made it a habit to call family members more
frequently to check on them particularly since many live in different states
and had happy
hour video calls with friends. Anything we can do to stay connected is good
for our mental (and social) health!
2)
Get Outside!
The store REI is famous for their tagline “Opt Outside”. I
can think of no better thing to do right now than exactly that! Where I live,
the weather has been quintessentially spring lately and the perfect way to get
out for a socially distant walk where I frequently can wave at neighbors or
have a brief chat. Not to mention, vitamin
D is really amazing for you and is absorbed through your skin being in sunlight.
3)
Break Up the Monotony
One thing I have learned being indoors for weeks on end is how
important variety is for me. I love to experience new things, learn about the
world and get ready to take it on. I have found a couple of new shows on
Netflix and Hulu to keep me entertained and cooked a lot more than I ever
thought imaginable. Maybe now is a time to pick up a new hobby? Learn
to bake
bread? Or a time to virtually visit
a museum you’ve never seen in person? Or, relax and take time to breathe.
Whatever you choose, do something to care for yourself a little extra during
this difficult time. P.S. I also believe it is equally important to be kind to
yourself! Check out the podcast
mentioned below with Kristin Neff.
Let me know if you do any of the things above by email (Patrice
dot sumpter at bhhsgeorgia dot com), through social media on Instagram or Facebook! Take care of
yourselves and check out the links below for many more resources!
Resources:
On Everything:
On Eating:
- Eater Atlanta: Virtual Cooking Classes, Wine & Beer Tastings
- NPR's Fresh Air Episode: "Cooking in a Time of COVID-19"
- Eater Atlanta: Local Grocery, Farmers Markets, CSA & Food Shopping Guide
On Culture:
- Atlanta.net: Tour Atlanta Attractions...Virtually
- Travel + Leisure: Virtual Museum Tours Across the World
- Vulture: Best Things on Streaming Right Now
On Working from Home:
On Staying Connected and Self-Compassion:
- Glamour: How to Host Virtual Happy Hour
- Ten Percent Happier (Podcast): How to Go Easy on Yourself in a Pandemic with Kristin Neff
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