Tips for Adjusting to Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Jennifer Scott
Spiritfinder.org
Do you feel like you would barely recognize your life before the COVID-19 pandemic? This pandemic has brought both short and long-term changes that will affect us all for years to come. Caring for your health and overall well-being during this time is crucial, and diving deep into healing with the courses from Holistic Life Hub can help. Here’s how to accept these changes with courage and find peace in this next phase of your life.
Career Shifts
Many people have had to unexpectedly begin looking for work in the midst of this pandemic. Others have found their professional lives changing overnight: one day, they were in the office with their coworkers, and the next, they were working from their own homes on their laptops.
Whether you’ve had to hunt for a new job, or you’re now working from home rather than heading to the office each day, you’ve probably had to get used to the realities of remote work. Remote work can free up time you once spent commuting, but it also brings challenges — and this is particularly true for parents! If you’re working from home while caring for your kids, FastCompany recommends creating an “activity box” full of things they can safely play with unsupervised. If they are attending school online while you work, setting up a clear schedule for everyone to follow can help you stay on the same page.
Staying Home
Before the pandemic, you may have tried to spend a lot of time out and about. Maybe you had an active social life, you traveled frequently, or you were usually exploring your city on the weekends. But now, you’ve been spending most of your time at home, and you’re getting bored.
How can you make the best of this arrangement? By turning your home into a space where you truly want to spend your time! Maybe the stuffy atmosphere has left your family bickering or being argumentative. It’s time to clear out any lingering negative energy! Redfin recommends starting by decluttering and deep cleaning your home, wiping down doors and windows with a natural cleaning solution, and even burning sage for a final touch. Last but not least, The Spruce suggests adding a few house plants to help brighten your space!
Keeping Your Family Safe
Naturally, you’re worried about your family’s safety during this pandemic. Perhaps you’ve already taken some steps to protect yourselves, but you’re wondering if it’s enough. While running errands like grocery shopping, Consumer Reports recommends shopping when the store isn’t busy, wearing a mask, and sanitizing your hands and cart before and after you shop.
Getting Fit
With plenty of time at home, you have the opportunity to focus on fitness! Perhaps you’ve decided that you want to lose weight, or you’ve realized that it’s time to change up your diet. You may want to create a home gym in a spare room, or simply set up a yoga mat and dumbbells in a corner where you can exercise. Finally, make sure to choose foods that will provide you with plenty of essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been forced to accept unexpected changes. Dealing with change is always difficult, even if you think that a certain change will work towards your benefit in the long run. But the way you approach this transformation can make all the difference. By keeping an open mind about the changes you’re facing, you might find that these lifestyle shifts are actually serving you well.
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