Covid Chronicles-Week 7
Wow, Week 7- How is everyone holding up? This week felt like a turning point for me. My attitude and energy seems to have shifted for the positive. Although the path ahead for all of us is still pretty unclear, at least it seems like there
is
a path, thank goodness! I think the weather shifting has also lightened my spirit and made me more hopeful. I hope you feel that way too.
I have to say one positive outcome of this quarantine time is that it has given me the time to take care of myself a little more. Many of us have been given a "reset" button from the hectic lives we were living before the shelter-in-place orders were put into effect. I am sleeping more, exercising more and just giving myself a little more space to breathe. I hadn't realized how much my body needed that. It is so helpful in reducing the acute stress that has come from worrying abut the pandemic and changing world around us.
Probably the most effective way I have found to combat all that stress is by just moving my body everyday. In addition to my favorite
Zumba classes,
I have
found all sorts of wonderful body positive movement videos online.
J
OYN
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provides online movement classes for folks of all sizes. They have dozens of free 10-20 minute videos available, everything from Yoga to Hula dancing. Each video shows 3 versions, one seated, one low impact and one higher intensity. Here are a few examples. Give one a try.
They are really fun, and a great way to give your give yourself an energy boost during the day. One more tool to keep you feeling good on those hard days when you just want to melt into the couch with a family size bag of chips. Believe me, I've been there.
Until next week, please know that I miss I am thinking of you, and hoping you will take a few moments to take care of yourself in any way that works for you. Be well and stay safe.
