We are currently living in crazy times. Many of us are quarantined to our homes, unable to see family, friends, or even go to work. The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything I have personally witnessed in my lifetime, and to me most closely resembles the preparation before a big hurricane hits. The stores are empty, people are frantically running around town to gather supplies as they hunker down, and the anxiety is palpable.

My hope is that we can use this extra time at home to detox our homes, our lives, and our minds. To let go of unnecessary clutter, and really just let go of anything that has been holding us back from living the life we know we are meant to live. My hope is that we will use this time to hold our kids, our dogs, and our spouses (anyone who you are quarantined with) a little bit closer. To appreciate what we have, our health will always be our greatest wealth.

Things will be drastically different for many us for the next few weeks and possibly months, and instead of asking “why is this happening to me,” consider that this is actually happening for you. What have you been putting off that you now have time to complete? What changes have you been pondering but too fearful to take the leap? Now is the time to create, dream and plan.

Instead of dreading the isolation, use this time to turn inward and do the hard work on ourselves. Use this time to be grateful for everything you have, instead of focusing on what you are lacking. {glass half full mentality} If you are unemployed or short on work use this time to take an online class, pick up a new hobby or musical instrument, read book, or listen to your favorite podcast. There are so many incredible ways in which we can use this time to grow. Instead of dreading being stuck at home for weeks, flip the script as my husband says and find the silver lining. I am looking at this time as a blessing to complete several projects I have been working on, and to finally make the big push and changes business wise that I have been considering.

Technology is an amazing tool, and now is the time to take advantage of all it’s offerings. Don’t allow the quarantine to keep your from your friends and family, organize daily/weekly meet ups online. Host a game night, a happy hour, or simply take on online class together with your friend (virtually). Turning in and doing the work is important, but so is connection. Find a way to connect with your loved ones and your support team during this crisis. You are never alone.

My hope is that we all will come out of this a little bit kinder, more understanding, with a new resolve to appreciate each day and our daily freedom…. And we will all wash our hands!!

{ps… if you weren’t washing your hands before … why?!?}

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