COVID-19 The All too Familiar Shelter In Place

To a cancer patient staying indoors for weeks, avoiding sick people, shopping online, avoiding large crowds is all too familiar. I know for my family this has been a difficult transition, for me it has been an easier adjustment because I did it for months at a time for over a year. Here’s a few tips that might help get you through.

  1. Stay Connected. Reach out to your family and friends, send an email or text and even better give them a call!

  2. Have a Routine. Get up at a similar time you would for work, get dressed, schedule something productive to do if you are not working from home.

  3. Move! Go for a walk, do a home workout video (maybe try one of mine) be as active as possible. Now is a great time to get in extra long workouts and get in the best shape of your life!

  4. Accomplish one thing each day. Cook dinner, write a card or letter, call someone, clean a closet or drawer, any task will do.

  5. Be Grateful. List three things you are grateful for, talk about them at dinner, start a gratitude journal. Even in the darkest times you can find so many things to be thankful for!

I hope these can help you and remember I am always here if you need. Stay safe, happy and healthy!

XO

Me and my dog, Sammy. He was always by my side then and now!

Me and my dog, Sammy. He was always by my side then and now!