423: 5 Ways To Find Light In The Darkness Of COVID-19
For those of us who enjoy control and predictability in life, these are tough (if not excruciating) times.\xa0We are living in a pandemic - something I ignorantly and blissfully thought only existed in history books and Bible stories\u2026\nBut, friends, we are still living.\xa0Just under very different circumstances than we are used to.\nKnow this - we are standing at the start line of a marathon.\xa0We need to show up prepared to pace ourselves, stay nourished & hydrated and - most importantly - keep our head game STRONG.\nSome of you have heard the story of my one and only marathon.\xa0At mile 2 I decided I didn\u2019t really feel like running anymore.\xa0I was just over it\u2026\xa0And the following 4+ hours were absolutely grueling.\xa0I couldn\u2019t mentally recover, which made me physically deteriorate at a rapid pace.\nIn the case of COVID-19, we cannot afford to deteriorate at the start line, or at mile 2.\xa0We will need to be extremely intentional and diligent in managing our energy and expectations.\xa0We will need to be nimble, adaptable, and creative.\xa0We will need to create boundaries around the places (namely the internet) and people who drain us or create unnecessary fear, panic or anxiety within us.\nWe also need to take radical responsibility for seeking hope and happiness during this marathon.\xa0If we are to sustain ourselves over the coming months, we must be able to find the cracks where the light is begging to come in.\xa0I promise they exist - but you will need to actively seek them out.\nI am in Seattle - the US epicenter of COVID-19.\xa0Our city is pretty much shut down.\xa0It is hard and heavy.\xa0And there is light.\xa0I can see the cracks.\xa0If I can see the cracks you can too.\nListen in to learn 5 ways to find light in the darkness of COVID-19.\xa0Also, please join me for our upcoming free Hope, Happiness & Mental Health Challenge (sign up: shamelessmom.com/challenge).\xa0We start Monday, March 23rd.\xa0This challenge is the light you\u2019re looking for.\nLinks Mentioned:\xa0\nHope, Happiness & Mental Health Challenge\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nBuilt Bar: Built Bar is offering my listeners 10% off your first purchase! Go to Builtbar.com and enter promo code SHAMELESS at checkout to receive 10% off your first order!\n\n\nNative: For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code shameless at checkout.\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices