Ok! I think this post was due to come out at some point because it is something that I had been thinking about for the last 3 weeks now being. Home. Alone. The thought of even watching the movie equivalent would probably make me laugh a little but the movie would eventually finish and it's back to reality. Sigh.
I love to read. Especially on topics that I could always use to help and encourage someone else. Especially relationships. I remember reading this book by Gary Chapman called The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition. There are five different ways in which we humans give and receive love and I found out that my love language is physical touch and words of affirmation. Which means I love hugs. A lot. And also I love to be affirmed with positive words. This is probably why I always seem to see the positive side of things when they go south and don’t do well with negative words either.
The first couple of days of being quarantined. I struggled. Big time. I missed seeing my friends, I missed hugging others and having people close to me. And so, what really helped me was a few things I had discovered along the way which really helped me manage my mental state as well as my daily schedule. So here goes...
1. Staying connected. I have a new love for Face Timing. I want to see peoples faces and really connect with them over the phone. Although my data is crying out for more now.
2. Going for long walks in the park or around the block has been really helpful to clear my mind and to stop my thoughts from lingering. Just seeing nature does something to your senses I can't explain.
3. Daily Tasks. Having daily tasks to look forward to really helps me to stay focus during the day. Whether I read first thing in the morning, have breakfast, go for that walk or catch up on my online course I’d signed up for or maybe you could use the time to research your dream job or a skill you would like to improve on, the possibilities are endless.
What you focus on grows. That’s what someone taught me a couple of years ago. It can go both ways. Negative or positive. There will be times when our minds will travel to places we don’t want it to and you and me both know what those thoughts can be. So keeping your mind and body active is the best way to combat this. My suggestion is to find your best song and dance to it in the mirror. It's both a workout and a way to focus on a fun task you’ve given yourself. And while you're at it since no one is watching, give yourself permission to laugh at yourself too. Why not?
Until next time.
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