This week, I continue to turn to the words grace and gratitude. When faced with situations outside of your control (say, a worldwide pandemic), anger may seem easier, which can come out as bitterness, abrasiveness. These are completely valid responses to a very real, dangerous situation. But throughout this time, I have tried to keep…
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Using routines during Corona
It’s week 9 of the Corona Diaries, and 2 words sum up these last few days: routine and control. When life feels out of whack, say during a global pandemic, routine helps. But why? Routines set schedules, which can turn into measurable activities. You’ve probably heard of SMART goals, and I see the value of…
Introversion in Corona-Induced Isolation
Welcome back to the Corona Diaries. I planned to write about new adventures today, since I had a trip to both Ireland and Ohio slated last week, but my sadness of these delayed (former) and cancelled (later) excursions, is winning the day. These trips were part of my 2020 vision. Instead, I’m writing about introvert…
Choosing feelings during Corona
Welcome back to Corona Diaries. It’s week 7. Last week, I discussed how I’m becoming more independent during this time. It was quite a week: 2 organizations I support had volunteer opportunities, and we came together online to fundraise and discuss summer steps. I also treated myself to a Babbel subscription to learn a new…
3 ways I’m growing more independent during corona
I’m back for week 6 of the Corona Diaries. Today’s topic is thanks to self-talk during my walk today. Over the last few weeks, I’ve learned a lot about myself. I have a tendency of using productivity for its own sake. While this work is useful, by constantly moving, I become dependent on this schedule,…
Word for 2022: Grace
Has anyone tried to live by a word for the year? I’ve followed author Gretchen Rubin for a long time, and though I don’t always agree with her views (such as my uncertainty of her personality book, The Four Tendencies), I’ve passively enjoyed her annual tradition of living by (or at least, writing) one word…
Meandering thoughts on time and place after (during) a pandemic
It’s been a strange week. I’ve gone back to the physical space of work for a few of those days. I’ve ran more miles on foot than workout videos. I’ve visited with family, some of whom I haven’t seen since March. What a gift this time has been. And it’s weird to say, but (privilege…
Lessons learned during a pandemic
It’s week 13 of “Corona Diaries”, and it might just be the last one. The scare is far from over. But times are changing, personally and socially. I’m returning to work this week after working from home. When running errands, less and less people are wearing masks. I still do, but I understand the city…
Feeling powerless? 3 questions to ask
I’ve been writing a ‘Corona Diaries‘ beat for 12 weeks now. And I don’t know if I should keep sticking to this topic, as my city is opening up again. The virus isn’t going away anytime soon. But I don’t think most humans can take self-quarantine much longer. Instead of being worried or feeling powerless,…
3 self-gifts during COVID-19
I’m back for week 5 of the Corona Diaries. It’s been a tough week, folks. My state has extended its safer at home mandate by another month, and while the real MVPs are healthcare heroes, grocery gurus, and delivery drivers, it got me thinking, while everyone is saving the world, how can we treat ourselves…