{"id":10012,"date":"2020-06-04T17:24:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T21:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=10012"},"modified":"2020-06-05T11:38:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T15:38:14","slug":"the-view-from-here-its-the-little-things-like-did-i-shower-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons\/2020\/06\/the-view-from-here-its-the-little-things-like-did-i-shower-today\/","title":{"rendered":"The View From Here – It’s The Little Things, Like – Did I Shower Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Isn’t it interesting that little things like getting dressed or remembering to shower can be the biggest accomplishment of the day?\u00a0 Remembering if you brushed your teeth or not? (smile).\u00a0 \u00a0This would be a great time for you to jump in and say “You’re not the only one who sometimes forgets if she brushed her teeth!” (smile)<\/p>\n

I’m getting a little tired of the roller coaster ride of emotions this pandemic living is taking us on.\u00a0 One day up.\u00a0 One day down.<\/p>\n

Sunday I couldn’t get off the couch.\u00a0 I stayed in pj’s, eating peanut butter on a spoon.\u00a0 Chocolate. Chips.\u00a0 Binge watching Hoarders.\u00a0 Finding a distraction from the world.<\/p>\n

Today I took control, said no more to the “stinkin’ thinkin'” and got back to some sort of routine.\u00a0 I worked out.\u00a0 I showered.\u00a0 \u00a0Didn’t eat cookies for breakfast.\u00a0 I got dressed.\u00a0 Like, as if I was going to work, dressed.<\/p>\n

It makes a difference.\u00a0 It can change your whole mindset.<\/p>\n

And sorry to say it, but if you aren’t doing something to be physically active right now – get to it!\u00a0 Because I promise you it makes all the difference!\u00a0 Experts say exercise is the number one thing we should be doing right now to take care of ourselves.\u00a0 Physically, mentally and emotionally.<\/p>\n

Exercise – any kind – increases blood circulation to the brain.\u00a0 It boosts your motivation, mood and response to stress. AND it releases all those feel good hormones.\u00a0\u00a0 Mental Health matters.\u00a0 Click here for more on the\u00a0 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Self.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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I know that as things start to open up, many people are still feeling a great deal of anxiety.\u00a0 Fear of what could happen IF we go back to the way things are.\u00a0 And experts say “It’s NORMAL, it’s HEALTHY and you SHOULD be feeling anxious.”\u00a0<\/a> Anxiety (in a positive form) serves a purpose.\u00a0 Don’t hide from the world forever, but don’t ignore the safety precautions put in place.\u00a0 Makes sense.\u00a0 \u00a0I saw someone go INTO Tim Horton’s today and I got excited.\u00a0 I saw someone LEAVE Tim Horton’s and I wanted to reach out and say “How did it FEEL?”\u00a0 as if it’s some foreign experience to us now.\u00a0 I can’t wait to talk to people face to face without masks or plexiglass<\/p>\n

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Heads up if you happen to be driving through Corunna\/ Courtright.\u00a0 It’s “fish fly” season. Or whatever those things are.\u00a0 I’ve been told they are called fish flies.\u00a0 It makes it impossible to enjoy the drive along the water after a certain hour in the day.\u00a0 They are everywhere.\u00a0 Like driving through a blizzard.\u00a0 They come at you.\u00a0 Don’t you dare drive with the windows down.\u00a0 They come out every year at this time and leave after a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Parents, you’ll get me on this.\u00a0 It’s bittersweet to watch your kids grow up.\u00a0 My oldest daughter has been practicing her driving skills.\u00a0 Last night I was the passenger on our road trip.\u00a0 To see your kids learn and grow is hard.\u00a0 It’s bittersweet.\u00a0 You’re so proud, but at the same time realize that every step they take is a step away from you.<\/p>\n

You help them grow their wings.\u00a0 You help them leave the nest – so to speak.\u00a0 That’s something to be proud of, but also is so difficult to adjust to. So yes. My oldest daughter is now driving ME around.\u00a0 I’m at a loss for words.<\/p>\n

It’s an odd time we are living in.\u00a0 I saw this online today and thought it was worth sharing.<\/p>\n

With all that is going on in the world – this seems perfect.<\/p>\n

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