Covid 19 has been around for a year or so, long enough to disturb even the calmest people. Never before in my generation have I seen a lot of both physical and emotional tiredness. I mean, I still hang out often, still catch up with my besties from work, still go to work on autopilot but I know there's something missing... Really it's hard to say. As you constantly feel it there, on and off. You might hear people say "a skill to be practiced" now we also practice social distancing.
me and my bestie from work before the social distancing
I have decided to work double hard to the point of exhaustion on some days as I wake up. Luckily at least I still can hang out on Zoom, Facebook, Zalo,... Well like right now, staying at home, I have Hive, a new family to the soul. Hehe. Thanks again to those lovely people who have spent some precious time on my blog posts, reading and commenting. And again, I feel the wonder down the spines. Hehe.
The emotional fatigue
Ok, now I've just learned to accept that, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable is key, gratitude is key. Doing what I can is key. Checking things off the list and feeling the goodness of accomplishment are keys, also. Be there more with nature. I miss people but nature can help ease the feelings.
The social networking pain
I really miss my friends these days. I have a solid group of friends, and we meet often, like twice a week for street food, a coffee, some cake, and a catch-up out of the office hours. Now Zalo is the way, but no food, no coffee, and all shared short memes and chitchats, just for giggles at the end of the day.
I learn to look at the sky, relaxed, blog, work from home, make a list and finish it each day. I stop reading the news too often and plan to call and text those mostly forgotten old friends. Ding! Reconnected. Bravo. Good job!
Just leave it
smile
Don't force yourself to add new routines all in one big because it wouldn't help. Pin this "you are safe, everything's gonna be all right". Just leave it. Let the chips fall where they may. Your thinking now might not help. It's not always true. I was there, magnifying the fears, believing in all of them, but look, how good I am now without being too obsessed with them. Do frequently question "Is my thinking true?" - No, it's not, so just "ignore". Instead, get up and do something nice (for you and for others)
Cleaning around
Last month I happened to read this book by a Japanese author who is a professional cleaning advisor (the title is real :D), I found out that freeing a space can help free your mind. I cleaned up and freed my mind almost constantly, for real. I have realized that I have also developed my love for everything in my room. I feel comfortable and totally rested with it - the feeling I shouldn't have missed for so long.
Read
I am not that into reading, still I read every day. It becomes even more valuable during Covid days. It breaks my boredness. Well, now I am also blogging too, on Hive. Great.
Nature for the soul and for the tummy
Green smoothie
*me and my friend at the beach, isolated and safe. He said "suck it in and cheese" LOL for what?
Not everyone should do this right cuz we can't these days? LOL but these days we have a "bunch" of nature to go to. People prefer staying home. I kinda rode my bicycle around in deserted areas near my home, walk my dog, get out on the balcony more frequently, exercise in the open air, and eat good green food.
Sharing
Taking good care of yourself and those around you, Blog, video calls, see a few friends (as few as one maybe?:))), we'll break down the stigma. Days gonna pass and so does Covid19. Just accept the present, and have hope for the future. Good luck all.
As soon as I finished this post I realized I didn't have a lot of relevant photos. Maybe I'll learn to capture everything in life from now on. That's a super skill (Thanks Hive) Haha.