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…
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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,…
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…
Is stillness possible during craziness?
Happy Sunday and a joyful Easter to all who celebrate! It’s week 4 of Corona Diaries. Every Sunday, I’ve been writing about building habits and regaining practices. Check out my past posts here, with inspiration like kickboxing in the living room to finding ways to help others. I’ve been busy, and overall, I’ve been using…
Using Resources for Frugal Fun during Corona
Ah, yes. Just finished week 3 of Corona-induced isolation. I’ve been sharing what I’ve been doing every week, from trying yoga to a bit of ballet. I’ve manged to stay busy, due in part to a mini-goal for the week: have fun while reducing funds. What have you been up to? This week, I gave…
3 questions to inspire action during Corona
It’s week 2 of writing about Corona. Last week, I wrote about what I’m doing during this strange time. Namely, keeping routines and making new ones, as much as possible. It’s a new normal. But, I keep circling back to this core question: how can I (and we as a society) keep going? Staying in…
How can I keep going during Corona?
Times are indeed a-changing, as this pandemic is affecting healthcare, economics, and people around the world. There has to be some opportunity during these uncertain times. Here’s what I’m doing to help myself and others. i’m trying to keep my work and workout routines. I’m so lucky to still have a job, though the setting…
2020 so far – Surrendering smaller habits for bigger goals
Alternative title: the struggle of saying, “no.” I am terrible at saying this. Even writing these first couple of sentences feels vulnerable. I know I am not alone in this battle: if I say, “yes” to every given opportunity, I show I am capable, reliable, and oh yeah, well-liked (or at least considered). Is always…
Goals in Progress: January 2020 Review
In 2020, I set 10 values-based goals, and in the process, I’m working hard to see the value of the “in-between.” I believe everyone’s a work in progress, after all. A monthly review comes at an excellent time because one of my creative role models, Alexandra Franzen, is running a checklist contest. This is thanks to…