Maximising Isolation
Lonely. Unproductive. Uninspired. Powerless. Paralysed. Imprisoned. Many of us have, or will, experience these feelings.
Physical distancing presents many challenges, but one benefit is that most of us can slow down, reorient our values and prioritise what matters most. Ask yourself… What do you want, need and truly care about?
Whether bunkered down with loved ones or acquaintances, they’re our in-person family, community and tribe for the next little while. Find a way to work together.
If you’re by yourself, find ways to love your own company.
At times, we all need to turn off and disentangle from this new reality, but escapism addiction won’t serve us.
It’s a crucial time for us to stay informed about what’s going on in our city, country and the world, but over-consuming news and getting sucked into social media holes is detrimental to our mental health.
There’s plenty of important information out there, but there’s also lots of biased, unproven and impractical content. Know, trust and condense your sources.
At times, we all need to turn off and disentangle from this new reality, but escapism addiction won’t serve us.
Whether it’s watching Netflix, eating meals or conversing with friends, see if you can treat it as an opportunity to experience something that educates or inspires, to laugh or make others laugh, to be creative, to feel alive.
Some things I’m enjoying right now include; extending my morning routine (which I’ll elaborate on next time), reading, writing and sharing with others, discovering and developing online community groups and completing a course in permaculture living.
I feel very fortunate and grateful for my privilege, and that I have time, space and energy to explore these interests.
Whatever your situation, you always have moments in time to check in with yourself, close down your eyes and breathe deeply to find a sense of peace.
Calm. Connected. Optimistic. Expansive. Inspired. Free. Many of us have, or will, experience these feelings as well.
Whatever your situation, you always have moments in time to check in with yourself, close down your eyes and breathe deeply to find a sense of peace.
Do you prioritise productivity, fulfilment, relaxation, helping others or something else? What can you do and enjoy more? How can you maximise your isolation?
There’s nothing to prove to anyone. Just be honest with yourself.
*Re-post from 30/03/20
