How to isolate and not lose your darn mind! [CC]
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She's really the best person to tell us how to do this, isn't she?
I like having a good balance between seeing things not connected to the virus and thing connected to anything and everything else.
She says things with humorous sarcasm that is truly the best. And her delivery is amazing!
"get dressed"
*looks down at the onesie I've been wearing for the past 2 days* yeah that might be a good idea
Let's see people brag about how long theyve worn something. Like me! I've worn the same top for a week. It's actually reversible so technically it's 2 tops lol
Does it count as getting dressed if I change my pyjama every day?
@@TomlinfiglioLuigi She says this in the video! Yes! it does!
Uh...you're in good company!
Only 2 days? You’re doing well lol
"touch a plant"
*makes eye contact with my cacti*
😂
Honestly me right now
Pat it’s pot maybe? If not never fear, it’s practicing social distancing,
eye contact????????
@@grappleberrycorn yes
Man we stan a self-isolation queen!
It’s nice that we’re all together in this. I get nervous, and then I realise everyone is. It’s weird, and comforting.
It's so bizarre right now, but what you can do is search for the wholesome, even if it's something small. Take this as an example: my bf was delivering pizzas and he went to a house and there was a note clearly written by a child which read:" thanks for bringing me my food. Have a KitKat!" That just shows there is hope for humanity. Stay strong and keep your mental health in order, and know that this is only temporary.
Nailed it.
It’s bizarre to chronically ill people who socially distance on their own to suddenly not being alone in social distancing, too! My cousins weirded out from everyone being home lmao
Yeah, I get what you mean. It may suck for everyone, but there's solidarity in it, too.
Honestly, as someone marginalised on several fronts and who grapples with mental illness - I really feel like bloggers should be allowed to NOT have to deal with the virus in their every post. Some people just don't have the bandwidth to deal with it - and, as you say, the spaces created outside the current crisis are good resting spots.
I'm from Rijeka, Croatia and we have a facebook group called "I love the city that flows" ("Rijeka" means "river" in Croatian, therefore, our city "flows". Also we get a LOT of rain so the slogan has two meanings; of course the original slogan is in Croatian too). Anyways, the group was so overflown by Corona posts that the admin decide to have a 10 day ban on any Corona-themed post or comment unless it's an emergency (for example, someone asking for help with groceries). It was super nice from him as the whole thing was getting tiring.
Yeah I feel the same. I'm in a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine group that has had a ban on virus related content (based on their longstanding ban on any topics not directly related to the TV show) and it's been so nice to see those posts on my Facebook feed.
No, why WOULD anyone have to post about the virus in EVERY post?! I'm tired of the virus just thinking about it.
Joshua Choo yes!!
The Sims 4 is on sale for $5 until April 21st. Just sayin'
Colette Lee ooo good point
Where can you find this?
@@bluepencil1014 on their website :)
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i spent 20 pounds on that, also that is the queens birthday
I'm more of a homebody than the rest of my family, and I find having my family home more is driving me insane.
It interrupts my routine because they take care of things I normally would and there is overall more clutter to clean up.
EveesCastle me too! I love my family to the ends of the earth, but my goodness I can’t wait for them to get out. I cant wait for isolation to be over so I can be alone again 😅
Yes! My grandma is a big extrovert, and her craziness at not being able to go out is driving me crazy
J: you’ve been stuck in your house a while and are starting to feel like throttling..
Me: the kids
J: .. a cushion.
Me: .......... yeh. Cushion.
Amy S .....yeah,cushion.😐
😂😂
I don't know if I'm being paranoid about vitamin D deficiency, but I would add: get some sunlight! Spend a few minutes in direct sunlight every other day. Feeling the warmth on my skin and a light breeze works wonders for my mood.
I'm right there with you - I can't get out much even when the lockdown isn't in place due to my health, but I make an effort as the days get brighter to sit in the garden with my tea and take a breather while I soak in as much light as I can :)
We had strong sunshine yesterday here in Seattle, rare as hens teeth. I soaked it up like an hypothermic lizard.
@@florindalucero3236 Just had to comment to tell you how much I love your phrasing
I have a hamock i normly use when we go camping and i have just about managed to hang it on my balconey so i can read in there for and hour in the afternoon s
@@florindalucero3236 "hypothermic lizard" 😎 awesome!👍
As someone with severe social anxiety and agoraphobia (and is working on it woo!) I'm also a stay at home pro my main fear is losing the progress I've made so speaking with people helps me a lot.
Same here. Haven't related so much to a comment for a while. Severe social anxiety and mayor depression, I've been social distancing for 4 years now, so this is kind of my normal, natural state of being. But I'm struggling a lot because I really don't want to lose the progress I've made so far. So I usually offer myself to do groceries for my family so I don't go back to hermit mode again.
Hey, you're like me!
Oh bother! I hadn't thought of that.
I so relate!
I’m autistic, and here’s how I structure my to-do lists to work WITH my cognitive rigidity instead of against it. It’s designed to keep me from pushing myself too hard, or getting too upset if I don’t get through my whole to-do list. Probably also useful for anyone fighting a desire to be hyper-productive when stuck inside.
List #1: stuff I MUST finish today. I try to keep this list short by working on my procrastination habit, but resting/self-care always go here so I can’t justify skipping them
List #2: stuff I would LIKE to accomplish today but can afford to put off, listed in order of deadline. I often make tentative to-do’s a week at a time, and when I do that I can also plan when to do tasks in the event that I have to push them back (example: if I know Monday’s to-do list is pretty long and Wednesday’s is shorter, I can plan to push things I don’t finish on Monday to Wednesday)
List #3: stretch goals. Things I’m not at all obligated to do, but will give an extra dose of accomplishment if I get through my to-do list and have more leftover time and energy than I predicted (for example, re-organizing my desk).
This furthers my theory that everyone on the spectrum is simply differently brilliant.
Adrienne Jernigan thats really kind of you to say :)
I’m also going to school to be a clinical psychologist, so this kind of brain-hack is kinda my Thing lol
Same! It really works for me because it helps me prioritise. That way I don't get distracted and spend all day doing something low priority then feel guilty about forgetting the important things.
Same. Also same with having to make proper resting/self care a priority task.
@@maxwellhart3741 having personal experience with this as you do this gives you a massive lead in being understanding and compassionate in your chosen field. Hats off to you!
As a chronically ill author, this is basically my life! It always worries me that people seem to get the impression that I'm just effortlessly fine, when in fact I've worked really hard on all this stuff for years and years.
Just shows how much your work is paying off, that's great!
You made the effort and maybe they will now understand it better, after having to cope with being homebound.
By golly, your handwriting is as gorgeous as I expected.
I love the no times tip. Working at home is hard. And going by time has never worked for me.
I definitely appreciate it when bloggers/vloggers/other content creators give me a chance to think of something other than the pandemic. Living in a pandemic is challenging enough as it is, so dealing with a few additional personal crises is even less fun than it would normally be. I'm definitely all for the "tips on how to cope" and "I'm here to give you something else to think about" content right now.
A massive YES to people providing content that has nothing to do with the virus.
"touch a plant" 😂 best advice of all time 😂
"Make sure that you wake up and go to sleep at healthy times"
Yaaaaa......ummmmm... that's gonna be a problem...
I've been doing this for almost 7 years now and it's tuff but also extremely important. Interestingly only figured out how about 3weeks ago. Liquid ZZZzzzQuil . 💜😛
Varija Nateshkumar Whatever times are healthy for *you!* Doesn’t have to be the same schedule as anyone else.
@@virgquest I don't know what times are healthy for me. Hahaha ❤️
Yesterday it rained so I opened the windows in my room. When it would rain real hard, I would just sit, close my eyes and listen. It felt so good to melt into the soft sound of rain all around me. 10/10 would recommend.
I love opening windows when it rains. Just have to rush to close them when it starts raining into my room 😂
So refreshing to see a Spoonie helping out the normals. We do have a lot to give.
I bought a vintage nightdress on Etsy from the 1950s to boost my mood
I love that dress! It reminds me of spring, which whilst it is on our doorstep, we can't enjoy as much as we may like. All in all, I love it and it looks amazing on you!
The "stand outside your door" one reminds me of when I worked in this cafe and they'd have me doing 10 hour shifts regularly and every now and again when it was quiet I'd just step outside the door for a sec and just stand there, and it made me feel infinitely more like a person again
I needed this honestly, because whilst I am chronically ill and disabled, so I spend a lot of time at home, it's harder to do right now because I live with my parents and brother due to having no other option (yay, the economy is great), and honestly being around them this much is stressing me out, even though I love my family.
Also, I know Jessica always looks great but honestly right now that is a stunning look, I am living for her hair, that looks like it took so much work and I appreciate it 💕
It's the same way for me! I always thought that having time to be completely away from people was just an emotional maintenance thing, but now I'm realizing it was a vital part of my life. I love my family, but being around them constantly with zero breaks for the past month has been really draining. I'm really glad I'm not the only one
@@genner-vincenthodgson5177 I'm also glad I'm not the only one 😅
I’m also in the “this is really no different from my normal life” boat. I’m definitely not good at following these guidelines though, even though I know I should. But, I’m still feeling better regardless- I think because unlike others, my life hasn’t been turned upside down. It’s the one time I feel better equipped to handle a situation than other people. I sometimes feel a little guilty that my mental health is actually doing better right now than it was before (especially when I know that so many millions of people have lost their jobs, and people are sick or dying). But the fact is, my mood is better. So much so that I’ve actually gotten a bit of sewing done.
sewing for the win!
I'm great at being alone at home and leaving the house rarely being chronically ill. I'm surprised by how much I'm affected by everyone else also isolating themselves. I live alone and not touching anyone for 3 weeks is really messing with my mind.
I also rarely leave the house due to chronic illness so most of my life hasn’t changed but it’s still a very weird time. I live with my husband so I’m lucky to have that contact but I miss the interaction with my carers way more than I thought I would. Are you able to video call friends/family? That’s been helping my sanity.
I'm pretty much like you too...but I have been so happy to see my random grocery delivery ppl and have 3 seconds of idle chit chat through the screen in the front door that you'd think I was Charlie Sheen eyeballing a line of hookers after a week in the desert lol. I know...horrible metaphor, but sadly...presently pretty accurate.
Honestly yeah. I've found the same thing. I think it's because I'm used to having people there when I am able to go out, but now I actually can't leave and see people even on the rare occasions when I'm physically able so it feels more isolating.
I read that a thing you can do if you miss touch is to close your eyes, cover your face/cheeks with your hands and breath deeply a few times.
Also self massaging shoulders and necks ist awesome or self massaging your feet.
Just because you'll mostly feel better afterwards. Everyone abuses their necks and shoulders with bad posture and feet are usually neglected anyways.
My girlfriend is in a wheelchair and has a dog and a cat. Maybe you can foster a companion animal? If it weren't for my cat cuddling me all night, I don't know what I'd do. I don't like living alone. My anxiety medicines aren't working. Then, I think, at least I'm not pregnant or have little kids to try and make happy!
Jessica the quarantine queen
Rachel Gill QuaranQueen
Could we actually use this? Lmao
People are only now thinking of attacking cushions. I was at that point 3 weeks ago 😂😂
Ahead of the times, you were. #legend
It's 4 pm and I haven't washed my face since last night. I'm gonna go do that now.
Trinity Soria Today I have sunscreen, yes I went ‘outside’ to pick up a food parcel from my sons school, I should remove that... Yesterday; Same 🙂
As someone who's newly on disability I've been struggling with isolation but thanks I needed this because I'm gonna be doing this for the next year. 💐
From one Adrienne to another, you can do this...you'll get through just fine...just gotta muddle along and make the best of it that you can. :)
Can we all just appreciate how smooth the intro was??
I am a healthy person but I love having an excuse to stay at home. Yay.
Lydia Chong same
Hi, have you tried " I love hue" it's a really calming and satisfying but not competitive ' game' and you get a grate sense of achievement from it. Thanks for keeping us all entertained and sane, ish. Stay safe everyone .
ADORE this video :) x
Jessia: "Make sure you wake up and go to sleep at healthy times."
Me, watching this video at 2:26am: ...
Haaa, I'm watching this at 2am too XD
I'm early, it's only 12:24am.
Pearls, white gloves, and barbells is the exercise motivation I’ve needed all my life!
Also, baby panda videos bring me joy!
Chronically (mostly mentally) ill, and quite used to not talking to people at a daily basis, and usually doesn't mind spending days without leaving my flat. Was put in forced isolation awaiting for my test results coming in, and I broke a mirror, ate most of my sleeping meds and drank a bottle of wine. Being forced to sit 36 hours inside by law was like being back at coercion again, except total lack of healthcare workers I could annoy. Really grateful the results came back negative, and it turns out I'm just allergic.
I do hope most people handle it better than me.
the only thing im desperately missing at the moment is my favourite ramen place. im practically in withdrawal. lol, im glad im pretty used to being housebound so im not going mad. also my best friends were already on twitter ayyyy.
my favourite thing to do is get on my phone, go to a03 and find a 500k story to spend the next 4 or so hours reading. or i'll craft and put on a twitch stream of someone else crafting (my fav person is a cosplayer! fawnina!)
i watch soooo many documentaries as well, my top fav is alphaGo on deepmind's yt channel. keeping active since my dance classes were cancelled has been those '10 minute cardio dance' workouts. my fav conditioning workout is the 'sweaty betty ballet bootcamp enCORE' the one thing i do NOT watch is the news. nope i get enough news on my twitter feed i dont need to see asshole politicians talking about things they dont actually understand.
You lost me at reading a 500k fic on 4 hours! Speed reading queen!
Who else wants to see Jessica and Molly Burke do a collab?
Oh definitely. I'd love to see Molly try on vintage clothes or have a 50s makeup routine. That would be great!
Omgerd yes
Cushion Throttling is a time honored tradition in my household. It is the #1 sanity maintenance activity for us.
"Fancy Lady Penelope" is my new favorite Jessica-ism
Hah, I'm also missing my bi-weekly car ride to the supermarket! Even being 95% housebound for years, that tiny bit of freedom once every couple of weeks makes a big difference. I can understand why people who are used to leaving the house at least once a day are finding it really hard.
I think the other side of it for people that are used to being at home alone all the time, can find it really tough to suddenly have family/partner there all the time. I know my routine has been thrown right out the window since my partner has been home. It's not that I'm not enjoying him being there, it's just made it really hard to do all the little things I need to do in my day to keep my physical and mental health in order. I normally have a very strict sleep/health care/eating/work/rest etc routine and the last three weeks have been a blur of late nights, computer games and facetiming friends and family. I'm craving some normality now!
I loved number 13! I'm from Italy and my city is in a complete lockdown since the last week of february, so...I used to make lists and lists and lists that never worked while previously I was able to accomplish any task written on that piece of paper....now I just stopped because the feeling of not being productve was putting me of and to be honest I feel like I do more without worrying too much about what I should or must do that day, so definetly stop writing kept me sane 😊
Some times a tadar list is a nicer way around a tadar list is a list of things you have don rather then things you need to do
@@ronistitch6510 thank you for the tip! I will try and for sure it will raise my mood!
I've worked from home for years (writer), and I also have been mostly kept home by my MCAS because...reactions to everything...but this sure has felt so different and odd. I think the thing I miss most is the 'sense' of normality.
I’ve been trying to get dressed to feel more productive and also I have managed to do 4 units from my online qualification that’s connected to my work which is a bonus.
I legit laughed at 1:05, for those of you who have been living extremely healthy lives up until now...I feel like social isolation has been my norm since moving home in 2019. Colorado had public transportation and now Im in a comparatively inaccessible state. I have had roadblocks to getting my drivers license including depression, epilepsy, and finally by the time I was getting close to taking the test, the pandemic shut down the dmv. Trying not to feel internalized ableism around the fact Im turning 25 in may and dont have a drivers license and have never had a job.
So similar to my daughters experience. She is 22 , could not take her test and I did try to remind her that it gave her more time to practice driving. (I don't know if that even helps her but she rarely attempts to try much, I assume it took a great deal of effort to want to test her anxietygets the best of her)
I hope you dont lose momentum. 😉Stay safe , from California.
Got my license at 16, then lost it at 17 for 2yrs due to epilepsy popping up out of nowhere...finally got driving privileges back ,went away to college where I knew no one, epilepsy flared....lost ability to drive for another 2yrs. You haven't LIVED til you've been the freshman college student away from home and unable to drive. Don't beat yourself up. Things happen when they are meant to...it took me til the age of 30 before I even had an inkling of what I was doing in life. Concentrate on things that make you happy or hold your interest and find a way to make money at it.
@@lucylulusuperguru3487 Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective; I appreciate it!
@@_galaxydrifter_ you will find your groove when you are meant to hun. Just hang in there. It took me a long time to really realize that, ya know, for some of us, our "timelines" for certain things in life are simply not meant to be the same as everyone else's. For me, personally, everything that many ppl expect earlier on in life normally...simply took me longer. Don't throw your hands up in frustration, as is easy to do, just keep chugging along chipping away towards your goals. Make those goals REALISTIC for you and whatever circumstances you're dealing with...but have those goals and don't let anyone tell ya no. I cannot tell you how much wasted time and struggle I put myself through trying to have a life similar to "everyone else". When you learn to let go of trying to fit some mold you start making one of your own...and life gets much more simpler and less frustrating. Some of us aren't meant to be ordinary doll...so do your extraordinary as only you can. It's really easy to get in your own way trying to live up to standards that you're not meant to...it does NOT mean that you are meant to fail in life. A different life doesn't have to be a bad one or an unsuccessful one either. Best of luck to you Kayden!
@@lucylulusuperguru3487 Thank you! My family was discussing birthdays this morning. I dont know if Im imagining it but I could feel the disgust from my dad that Im turning 25 and am still living with and dependent on them.. but maybe Im extrapolating too much from one expletive because of past conversations around that. Followed by unsolicited advice from my mother, whos a bookerkeeper, that I learn bookkeeping because I may be able to find a way to make income through it online even though my background is conservation biology. I started Rev a couple months ago but my dad dragged me down because Im not earning enough to pay for insurance or pay off my loans.
I agree with this. In a brilliant video by How to ADHD she mentioned that the hallway/break function is called 'transition time', and without transition time it is very difficutl for neurodivergent people to adjust to new tasks (but everyone needs transition time, just ND people need it more)
I love coloring phone games for when I'm fatigued. They give the satisfaction of making something pretty without the physical movement/frustration of messing up!
I know this is like a really trivial thing, but I'm so glad the seagulls opposite my bedroom window are hatching cause it's so nice to just watch these tiny birds doing stuff and pretend I can be outside
Thank you for making this video, I have been mostly housebound for 9 years and it's so good to see a video about staying inside from someone who isn't 'healthy' I mean, it's good that they are finally accepting that staying at home also effects our mental health, but a lot of it includes ableist messages.
As for making content that isn't about coronavirus I am all for it. I'm so glad most Sims players are continuing to post as allows me to enjoy something completely unrelated to the current crisis.
Love this video, well done Jessica!!! :)
I feel that it's okay to not mention what we are currently going through in every aspect of media. Whether it's blog posts or YT videos or articles - it's healthy to give the mind a break, as you suggested.
Escapism can be a stress relief. If someone writes or posts something that does not address or mention the current state of affairs, but is interesting or thought provoking, or silly & fun ... it's fine. We put too much upon ourselves already. A nice respite is always welcomed. And who knows, one may discover new people and experiences. I for one finally joined Instagram ( I know what took me so long ). But because of where the world is at, I opened myself to a new adventure. And I am so glad I did. I've connected with people whom I never would've known otherwise. Plus, it has sparked my creativity. I know it may seem difficult, but even in uncertain & scary times, you can allow yourself to feel grateful for an opportunity that brightens your day and life.
Thank you for the video, Jessica! You have helped me so much. Your words, your content, this community - you have made such an impact on my life. For that, I will forever be ... grateful.
Continue to stay safe and take care!
Lovely as always! 👍🤟💝
I'm almost aimless.
Feeling tired of doing nothing..
But I'm glad I saw you here😊
Now, feeling alive again😅.
You just made my day!
Happy Good Friday btw
Jessica saving my sanity once again! 👏♥️
This was such a great list jessie!🤗💕 will definitely implement some of the points in my routine!
This is exactly what I needed thank u xxx
“It’s making us want to throttle a cushion” love it
You simply make my day Jessica! Whether it’s a good day or bad day: you remind me that I’m a grown woman & I need to plan my day accordingly. (I turn 40 tomorrow, FORTY🙈! Where does time go🤷🏼♀️)?!?! Anyway, these are wonderful ideas, some I had never considered! The highlight of most of my days has been opening the French Doors that lead out to our patio & backyard. I keep the screen closed to keep out unwelcome creepy-crawly things 🙅🏼♀️, lol. This allows me to hear the birds sing, the squirrels arguing over acorns, (they can be mean little things)! However, the best part of it all, is hearing the peals of pure innocent laughter coming from our neighbor’s two little boys (who are 3 & 5yrs old) making up games, doing scavenger hunts their amazing mom sets up for them, or telling me the story of their adventure for the day! It is impossible to be in a bad mood when those little monkeys are up to something 🙉🙈🙊! Hugs, love & prayers for all of you! 🤗💜🦋🙏🏻😘🐾🐾
Happy Birthday! Hope you find a way to make the day special.
40 isn't so bad, it feels like your world is ending at 39years and 364 days and then you wake up the day after and go 'what was I so worried about?' I found being 40 kind of gave me a freedom to make my own goals not ones I felt I should have.
Wonderful Jessica! Loads of really useful information and some things I’ve never even thought about! Thank you for helping me to re-energise and think about this time in a different way. Superb content as usual 👍💜😊
I Love this video and your cheery attitude helps keep my spirits up.
I love this so much. It's such good advice and such a beautiful video
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I really needed it and I'm grateful for it.
Thank you for the advice, I love your videos ❤️ they keep me sane 💖
Love love love this video. Would love more 'how to' videos for dealing with life ❤️❤️❤️ thank you!
This is probably the best list of advice I’ve seen yet. Thank you 🧡
Thank you for this, genuinely.
Thank you so much for this! I’m going to try to put these steps in to use. You’re so damned encouraging and supportive, I love it🥰
Thank you! Inspiring and lovely as always!
Your dress is adorable!
This was such a wonderful video, and such great tips for the times! Thank you so much!
Girl, every video I fall in love with your perfect outfits and different hairdos! T.T They are majestic and I barely feel in the mood to brush my hair and wear clothes different from sassy goth t-shirts and leggings! But I do admit I'm wearing much more eyeshadow now that I have to wear a mask on my nose and mouth every time I leave for a needed errand. I salute you for your dedication.
Watching your videos is so refreshing
Thank you for this video and the tips! I needed to hear some of these today. 😍
This is the best video I've seen yet regarding self-isolation. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I really needed it and will 100% try pretty much everything on your list! ❤️💕 stay safe and much much love to you and you little family 🥰
This is the best of your videos. Possibly ever. And you've set the bar pretty darn high. Much love from southern California, USA.
I worked from home for years before all this happened, so when we got a shelter-in-place order in my city I thought it would be easy for me. It isn't. I didn't realize how much I was leaving the house outside of work hours to run errands, have dinner with friends, grab a drink with friends, hike, go to the river and swim, go to the springs... So many outdoor things with so many other people, though I spent most of each day alone. I miss that human interaction and freedom of movement terribly, especially since I'm isolating alone for the duration. These are great tips!
I find your videos to be uplifting...thanks for being you!
Rewatching this and sharing it again to my social media. Absolute single best video on coping with isolation. I needed this.
Ty for this! You and your wife are adorbs!❤ Love you both!
Thank you for being a treasure! You've always been one, but it still deserves mentioning.
Using this extra time to start to learn ASL and came across your videos. Finally a sane video about keeping calm, already love your channel 💕
Outstanding advice, thank you for putting the perspective in place, breath of fresh air at last hoorah. Take care x
As a fellow list maker, I heartily agree with your list-related suggestions. To add, I've found that on days when it seems like nothing on the list has been done because other things came up (in my job, I get interrupted frequently to serve others), if I add those unexpected/new things to the list, then I get to check them off as completed, which ensures I get to have that happy feeling of checking off items plus the amended list shows me that things were, in fact, accomplished. The unexpected doesn't feel so off-track, then. Also, I advance what wasn't done on today's list to the next day's list, and spend that time reassuring myself that these tasks will eventually be done.
This was awesome! Thank you so much!!
I'm so excited someone else makes shows in their head when the have a migraine. It truly helps.
Jessica really can make anyone feel better an inspiration to all really and living her best life😉😉😉
Thank you so much Jessica!
If there’s one person I trust with giving me advice on this subject, it’s probably you!
This has really helped me 💕 I've been off work for 4 weeks before our lockdown started and this has definitely boosted my mood up again 😊 will try some of these ideas to help 👍
thank you for the advice! i was diagnosed with severe adult onset asthma a year ago and my new medication has made me extra vulnerable to illnesses. obviously a respiratory illness is something i don’t want to catch. i’ve been going insane in the house cuz i have some mental illnesses and these tips seem like they’re gonna help! stay safe ♥️
@jessicakellgrenfozard thank you for this. It will be very helpful and I'm going to share it everywhere.
Your patience and optimism is a gift to us all. I have been unable to keep from feeling pure rage when attempting to give these sorts of tips to the able bodied (or otherwise unfamiliar with houseboundedness). These are great reminders for me as well.
I love the part about scheduling and tasks cus I’ve been trying to do what my more healthy peers have been doing such as having set times to work. I haven’t been able to do that and I’ve been getting stuck for hours on end. I kinda needed that validation today. Thank you for that
Lazy : not good for you in the long run. Me : check.
Thank you Jessica. I needed this reminder today. Like you I have always had to be careful so as not to agrivate my autoimmune, but still went out twice a week in colder weather and more in warmer weather. So now all that has stopped except once a month food shopping. I also lost track how long it has been. Hugs.
That was delightful. Thank you. I too am wondering about how much the virus should be mentioned in my work or if I should create a space free of it for readers and viewers. Honestly to a point where I am just not posting. I've really got to nip that in the bud. One thing I have found that works well for me is that I can work for a couple of hours and then take a break and do something deeply relaxing for about an hour and then go back to working. Whenever I've done this toggling back and forth in the past I felt so much more productive and not overworked.
Thank you. I needed to hear that today.
You're wonderful!!
Thank you for the kind words, Jessica, we all need them right now! I hate and fear being helpless, and To make myself feel less helpless, I'm making masks, here in San Fran, for the first responders, nurses, and family etc. (quilter, costumer), and i've been hanging out here at home for five weeks. Binge watching Netflix while I sew a little while, then go lay down, or get some coffee, or check on the soup I'm making. Sigh. Being home ill, then hoping not to get much sicker with a virus, is really difficult to deal with. Wish you had a mailing address, I'd like to send you and Claudia some masks! Colorful! possibly sparkly! hugs, and gentle with yourself.