Last night, Dylan asked both me and those following his Facebook this question. What if this was it? You didn't "go back" to your "normal" life, this was your "normal"? While it's not likely that this will truly go on for more than a few months or even a couple of years, there's a lot we can get out of asking ourselves this question. When he first posed it, my cranky self rolled her eyes and couldn't believe that he'd even want to think about something like that. For the rest of our lives?! No way, José.
That's just it--my cranky self. CRANKY. I've been so cranky, restless, and hopeless over the last few days especially. Instead of looking at this time as an opportunity to focus on what I love and what I have, I've been focusing on what I've lost. At this point, if this went on for the rest of my life, I'd have grey hair from all the stress and would probably be cranky all the time. How unpleasant is that?! This was a hard pill to swallow for sure. In fact, it made me crankier (which I think just shows how desperately I needed to hear it). So, if this was permanent, what would you do to make sure you're living your life? My first answer? Get a dog, maybe have a kid (probably not in this economy though). Dylan laughed at that answer and said, "Okay, something within the realm of possibility right now." Alright, realm of possibility: -create a schedule (and stick to it) -turn off the TV -reach 10,000 steps every day -work out -maintain proper hygiene (put on makeup if I feel like it, shower, change clothes, etc.) -have time to be creative -take some classes -create regular videos and blog posts -read self-help books -play and invent games -take some time to end my current job and move, and then find an online job If this was the way of the world for the rest of your life, what would you do? How can you transition from being in "survival mode" to actually living your life? You don't have to do anything *amazing* that breaks the internet. You don't have to push down your feelings. You have to feel them, accept them, and then find a way to build your ladder. I believe it's important to grieve the loss of what we had, but it's equally as important now to make a plan and be the best version of ourselves we can be for this moment. What does that look like for you? Let me know! ~E
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