It was March 2020 when the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. And here we are almost a year and a half later and I have some news that some people are not going to be happy to hear — The world is not going back to normal. Ever. But here’s the thing — That’s okay. Normalcy is not always a good thing. And change is not only a necessary part of life, sometimes it can be the best thing for you. Change pushes us out of our comfort zone and allows room for growth. Change gives us the opportunity to discover who we really are, makes us more flexible and adaptable, and even allows us to have more fun! Now, I get it — fun is not a word we really associate with the pandemic — and if given a choice, I don’t think anyone would have chosen for all of this to happen — but happen it did. And now all of us have to deal with the aftermath. And attitude is everything. So yes, of course, mourn the losses we all, individually and as a community, have experienced. That is important. But then, even more importantly — start making a game plan for a positive future with a post-pandemic reset.
We’ve gotten used to the seclusion and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. As the world starts to re-open, and children return to school and adults return to the workplace, reintegrating into society may be difficult for those dealing with anxiety and depression. It is important that we be intentional in how we rebuild our lives in life after quarantine. The pandemic left us with a great deal of emotional disorientation – most of us didn’t understand what was happening to us nor the people around us. In addition to exacerbating any pre-existing mental health issues, the pandemic caused increased depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. Social isolation, existential fear, and unstable moods shattered any peace we had and wore everyone down. We became both physically and emotionally overwhelmed and most of us did not have enough resources to feel safe. Healing from trauma takes time, and often it takes professional help. Statistics show that one in four people seeking therapy in this past year is coming in for the first time. The pandemic has changed us. And taking care of our mental health is critical at this juncture.
Yes, the world is different now. We are different now. But just like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we can overcome with our post-pandemic reset. There is hope. And there are definite and distinct steps that one can take each and every day to feel better in body, mind, and spirit.
No, things will never be exactly the same as they once were. But we are blessed to be alive and hopefully have a long future ahead to handle our post-pandemic reset. How we face that future is up to us. There really is so much beauty in the world. Think of all the things you have to be grateful for. List them in your head before you go to sleep at night, or write them in a journal so you can literally gaze upon all your blessings. When given the option, choose joy. Choose love. Choose hope.
Be present. Be balanced. Be Hapsy.
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