Whew. Even though I am working less, there are plenty of oppportunities to do more. And I have an abundance of things to do, to keep you busy, take your mind off the pandemic and improve your physical and emotional well being.
How have you been taking care of yourself? Experts in the psychology field are recommending that you spend time doing some things beside being glued to your TV and there are so many options, it can be overwhelming.
Pick one or two and really enjoy and immerse yourself. I started taking yoga classes via Zoom. It is not one on one but it is a community and it really feels good to stretch and strengthen my body even if I look like a newborn foal bumbling its way to standing.
And when I get a little forlorn about the local news, I go to the Cleveland Zoo site (https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo)and learn about what happens at the zoo, including the science of poop samples! I also have become a student of Yale University . Can you even believe it? I am auditing a class called the Science of Well Being (dubbed the Happiness Class). It was one of the most popular classes at Yale and now online, because it shares information about how to be grateful and to improve your happiness quotient by finding your strengths , using them and improving areas of your life that can fine tune your empathy, social connections, and spirituality. Stay tuned for a joyful update! In the process I am still learning about myself and thoughfully thinking about how I have changed since I was a much younger person.
If you are a helper person, there are things you can do. Make a phone call to somewone you know who may feel isolated. No Agenda. Just say hi and ask if they need anything. When you go to the grocery store, check in with someone to see if they need anything. The food banks are in dire need right now. Check out where you can make financial donations or food dropoff. A deacon at my church started a ministry some time ago, for those who literally have nothing. The volunteer staff is sheltering at home, still they have a need and the need is growing. Did you start cleaning projects and do you have usable household items or men’s, women and children’s clothing? I’m In Ministry will be collecting these items or you will be able to drop them off at some future date. Hang on to them so you can donate them when they open.
This is my beginning list, and it still allows for me to do what I can to move my business forward. Feel feel to share your ideas.
Shine Bright Where You Are 