The #corona crisis has certainly required a total shift in everything we do and take for granted. When first instructed to “stay in place,” I imaged that I’d have so much glorious time to paint and be creative. I was worried about family and how this disease would evolve but looking forward to some time with family and my art. .
As the days became filled with what was initially a pretty obsessive thirst for social media and news updates, I found that I had far less time than I expected. Transitioning into helping your kids navigate online school takes some getting used to but I think we have a system down now and I can see creativity and structure in my near future. .
When this first unfolded, I found myself experiencing a lot of anxiety. There are so many unknowns that required an element of trust and faith in doing what we hope was best given the circumstances. Having family a few hours away and a dad with unfortunate health issues that I worry about often under normal circumstances was compounded and added to my anxiety. So many things added to my delicate emotional state to be honest.
What I learned though was that I’m the person who people contact when they want to talk. I’m honored and I love that I can be that person. What I didn’t realize was that I don’t talk to anyone about what I’m feeling – certainly not with enough depth to alleviate any associated stress and feel better. Basically, I bottle my stuff up and think that that’s ok. Well… let me tell you… it’s not. It’s pretty stupid actually.
Given this revelation, I feel it’s time to ignore the media. Making all the delicious homemade goodies was fun and yummy but certainly not a good way to comfort my anxiety. Yoga or a good walk or run would be far more beneficial. Don’t you agree?
How have you dealt with all this recent stress and change?
