“Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
“My So-Called Quarantine” is a collection of poetry that finds 22-year-old Terran on the verge of a psychotic break, toiling with existentialism and tempestuous emotions brought to surface by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the heated hush of his tiny bedroom, the Bahamian scholar desperately attempts to weave these moments of mental warfare into something other than his own hangman’s noose of jealousy, rage, and sorrow.
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Hey there Insighters! It’s awesome to be back in your presence again for another #LifestyleWednesday post. I know, it’s been eons since the last lifestyle post. But that’s life, then you die. LOL, but yeah.
Life has been anything but monolithic these past months. Everyday seems to present something new that pushes us further along the stream that leads into the river of change.
And so, today we’ll be looking at embracing the many changes this year has brought us. Further, we’ll be discussing how this embrace of change will grant us the correct mindset needed to persevere through this wild beast of a year.
So, without further ado, here are 3 things to bare in mind as we courageously brave the second half of the tumultuous 2020.
1. Continue Expecting The Unexpected
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. From WW3 scares to COVID-19 to the high probability of Trump being re-elected – 2020 is a walking suck fest!
And if these things weren’t terrible enough, the world is going through an economic change. Companies are forced to make painful layoffs, leaving thousands jobless during a time that is laced with uncertainty.
Additionally, humanity is found socially perplexed. Between forcing greetings behind impersonal masks and social distancing, we’re left to convince ourselves that this is the new norm.
Educationally, a lot of schools and universities are considering going completely online with their curriculum next semester. And giving the uncertainty of COVID’s end, who can blame ’em?
However, this leaves students and teachers to adjust to the not so always reliable mannerisms of online learning. Having to do classes in the same environment you’re supposed to use for relaxation can prove ten times as stressful as classroom learning.
Notwithstanding, I think it’s best for all of us to hope for the best while being prepared for the worst. And this isn’t to say live out the remainder of the year stricken with constant fear or anxiety. Not at all.
What I’m saying is to get into the mindset of being more fluid. Be more flexible, adaptable, and ready to combat all the change that’s certain to come as the rest of the year unfolds.
I know. At this point, you’re pretty much wondering, “What next?”. And honestly, I have no clue. Each day I log into social media there seems to be some new scandal or terror. Which brings me to my next point.
2. Normalize Taking Breaks
One thing I’ve learned, well re-learned during quarantine is how to take a break. This can be in the form of a nap, binging Netflix, gaming, or a full-on snooze fest. In any event, taking breaks helped me feel… well, human again.
I know our lives are usually hectic, plagued by the crippling pulse of work, school, family, friends, and so on. Nonetheless, it is important for us to get into the habit of taking breaks.
I’ve especially been reminded of how necessary these breaks are in maintaining both one’s physical and mental well-being.
Every time we turn on the tv or scroll through social media, we are bombarded with an onslaught of information. And overtime, this eats away at our energy and mental functioning.
So if you’re not accustomed to taking social media breaks or breaks in general, try out these tips.
- Place your phone on “Do Not Disturbed” mode so you can limit the amount of notifications you see daily.
- Pick at least 1 day out of the week in which you avoid social media.
- Periodically, (on the weekend) turn off your phone.
- Sign out of your work email on the weekend.
Whether the pandemic has forced you to do a little nothing or a lot of nothing, you need to take care of your health. As you run the race of life, remember it’s about endurance and enjoying the journey.
3. Be Mindful Of Your Power
Lastly, as you continue to brave the unpredictably of 2020, I encourage you to remember who you are. Remember that you are capable of anything you set your mind to.
Certainly, there will be twists and turns along the way. But look at it this way. Everything you thought was going to end you, didn’t. You survived. And will continue to make it.
Never underestimate the power of resilience, dedication, and discipline. You are the activating force of the universe and things will align with your thoughts. So think positively!
Final Thoughts
Insighters, in all things, your life is what you make it. Some of us may feel the need to buckle under pressure because of how fast life is changing for us.
In contrast some of us may feel the need to face the change head-on. In either instance, the choice is ultimately ours to make. We can and will survive 2020. Yinno, unless there’s a huge meteorite coming on Christmas Day. KIDDING! Hopefully.
As always, take care of yourselves. Put your health and needs first. And continue to be your best, unapologetic self. Love you guys!
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Sidebar: 2020 was everything 2012 was trying to be and then some!