Hey everyone! I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to check in and share how my August went. To have some sort of mental clarity, especially during this crazy time, is key. Hearing the news every couple of hours, seeing stories across social media, reading articles from other states, can all weigh someone down. Trust me, there was a point of quarantine when I felt like I was having information overload. It is good to keep learning and evolving, but it is also important to prioritize your own mental health.
During this month, I was conscious of listening to what I wanted to do, and not letting negative thoughts cloud my judgement. In my post, “My 5 Steps to Mental Peace” I shared 5 tips of what I thought would bring me mental peace. After publishing that post, I made it a point to keep to my word. My internal voice was kinder, I consciously had to stop myself from talking about work outside of work, I took some time to get fresh air more often, and I fit a few more workouts in. I’m still working on the sleep aspect of it all, but I’m sure I’ll get there one day. At the end of this month, I feel stronger and a bit happier. I have been teaching myself to leave the stresses of work at work, and not being consumed by my full time job. I am more than my career!
The month of August taught me a lot about myself. I was stressed to the max, but learned to keep a cool and composed structure. Don’t get me wrong, there were MANY times that I wanted to scream my head off, but I channeled that energy to a workout or into my projects. To add to the stresses of work, we are undergoing another shut-down, where all nonessential businesses were forced to close for the next two weeks. Our number of COVID cases are rising, and our hospitals are filling up quickly. I’m sure that everyone’s stress levels are through the roof right now. Our government officials gave us two days to prepare, sending many into a panic. My heart goes out to all local business that were affected by this mandate. Many people will go back on unemployment, and families are left to question the status of their jobs.
In this time, I like to keep my head up and remind myself that there is a plan. I’m not religious, but I do believe that the events that happen in our life push us in the direction of growth. Even if it seems like the worst of the worst, I know that we must remain resilient and keep going. Teach yourself to take everything as a learning lesson, no matter how bad things can be. Remember that you’ve survived all of your worst days so far. Keep going, and remember that everything happens for a reason. Take care, and be safe out there!
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