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With 2020 behind us, many think 2021 would be a return to normal.  The reality is social distancing & remote working will last deep into this year, and the long-term effects could change some of the ways we interact with each other moving forward.  Now is not the time to expect life to return to normal, but instead, adjust to dealing with an uncertain timeline.  

 

Remote working, social distancing, and economic factors have increased stress, anxiety, substance & domestic abuse, and even suicide.  Perhaps it’s time to take inventory of how we live our lives to gain some control in what feels like a powerless situation.


We took a survey of our employees about what self-care activities they do to mitigate stress & anxiety during uncertain times.  We hope some of these good habits help you.

 
  • Meditation: Slowing down your mind, resetting your brain, and focus on breathing is a great way to get centered.   Even ten minutes can make a big difference.
  • Gardening: Green thumbs up!  Getting outside in the garden or creating one inside is a great way to put your energy into nurturing something.

  • Read a book:  Finding good content to watch might be getting harder to find.  It might be time to pick up a book (or pad) and get lost in a good story or feed your mind with learning something new.  Free downloads are available through the library system.

  • Live Concerts: There is a ton of live concerts available through streaming services.
  • Yoga: When in doubt, stretch it out!  Yoga may not be everyone, but it’s a great way to release stress in your body and build strength.  If you are not down with the whole “Zen” thing, then basic stretching is better than nothing.
  • Journaling: Instead of ruminating on negative thoughts about what you cannot control,  write it down and get it out of your head.  Then read it back to yourself, get your ideas out, capture your thoughts, and crush negative thinking.

We hope some of these habits are helpful to you, and we want to hear from you about your successful practics at home. 

“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” – Hans Selye