Self-isolating means you have more time on your hands. There are many of us who have often thought ‘I wish I had a few weeks where there is no work, no rushing about, just time for myself.’
Well, the universe has given all of us this time, but we can choose to use it well or waste it. What will you choose?
Get up and go to bed aimlessly, watch television, stay glued to the news that reinforces the negative, eat chocolate, drink, get on the nerves of family….(I think you get my gist. )
Or
Rest, reflect and reassess your priorities. Learn the skills required to be a healthier, happier and more fulfilled person.
Let’s imagine that you go for option 2.
Firstly, make a list of your priorities. Home, work, family, finances, friends, etc.
Are you in that list somewhere? Because you need to go at the top. If you take care of yourself and are healthy and happy, then the quality of care you give to your friends and family will be high. This is not the case if you are a stressed-out, run-down, grumpy and negative individual.
So if your priority list goes something like: My health and wellbeing, family, work etc, Then you are on the right track.
Now let’s use this time that we have on our hands to do good for us, our loved ones and the world.
Here are some ideas on how to:
Here is a template for a routine to help you make a start. You can rearrange the order and add your own ideas as a family. Seek the information you need online, on apps and in books:
At the end of your social isolation phase, you will emerge as a healthier and happier individual or family. Make a plan now on how you will work towards this. Remember this is a temporary phase and it will all pass in a few months. You will be back to your hectic routines soon and may never have this time again. Don’t make this a missed opportunity of a lifetime. Be a better person and make this a better world!
Presenter Black Country Radio & Black Country Xtra
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