On Sunday at our Virtual Achievers Club Meeting, Toastmaster Christina Keener presented a speech that could prove to be very helpful. She gave us five tips for remaining positive and productive during the global pandemic. I really felt like she made some great talking points and today I’m here to share them with you in my blog.
The first point she shared was that we need to get outside at least once a day. Of course, we still need to practice social distancing. A great example here involves taking a walk. Yesterday I took advantage of the beautiful late April sunshine and drove up to Ligonier. I sat in the diamond and ate my food from Sheetz before taking a walk around town. I always enjoy in my own little Stars Hollow and eating like a Gilmore. After my little stroll and some time reading a book on my iPad, I took a ride up 711 through Oak Grove, towards New Florence, and into Seward before turning left onto 56 and heading back home.
The second point is we should call at least one friend or relative per day. I prefer texting on going on Facebook (I’m not really a phone person) but I am turning into an old pro with Zoom meetings. I post these blogs and share the link on Facebook so that everyone can see them. I text my old teacher and good friend Kevin Clougherty every day just to make sure he’s doing all right. My cousin Katie posts quizzes on Facebook a couple of times of week and I participate in them. One of these days I will place in the top five. We also read each other’s blogs through social media.
The third point she talked about was that we need to give ourselves something to look forward to. I have plenty of things that I can look forward to even in these difficult times. I have my virtual Toastmasters meetings that I attend (I’m going to Next Step on Thursday and Earlybirds on Saturday morning). I’m still doing my Financial Peace University class on Zoom the next couple of weeks. I always look forward to blogging for you guys as well.
I’m watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix and I’m already on season five. I wear my shirt and drink my coffee when I watch the show. I even have my GG calendar on my door. I have plenty of books I’m reading as well. I talked about them in prior blogs. I’m also listening to Country music more than I have in the past. Today I’m listening to some Faith Hill, including the duets with her husband Tim McGraw. I also have my inspirational Christian music and worship songs as well. The two genres go hand in hand.
The fourth point that Christina highlighted in her speech was that we need to acknowledge our feelings. Let’s face it. Most of us are frustrated, we’re expressing disappointment, sadness, as well as anger. It’s ok for those of us who need to get it out to feel this way. But don’t just focus on the negative aspect of things.
Express feelings of gratitude. Count your blessings and pray. Write down in a journal what you are thankful for. Show appreciation to those people, places, or things whom you took for granted but would give anything to have them back right now. Personally, I’m someone who likes to be virtuous. Not only am I wanting to express feelings of gratitude, but also humility. I like to show compassion towards people and live a life of integrity. Those are just a few of the virtues I like to display. I want to practice living a “good vibes only” lifestyle.
The fifth and final point that she talked about was something a lot of us aren’t doing right now. Especially if we’re living our lives at home. We need to shower first thing in the morning and put on clean clothes. I’m someone who lives by good personal hygiene and I will admit I did get lazy during my time off. I spent the day in sweatpants or pajamas because it was convenient and it was in my comfort zone.
When you practice this number one tip, you’ll feel better in spite of everything going on in the world. Have a nice outfit ready to go. I’ve done that the last couple of mornings. I’m not the Casual Stay at Home DTM after all. Yesterday at my Cranberry High Noon visit, I was rocking my usual jeans, leather jacket, and scarf 🧣 .
Time to close off the blog. I’ll do so with a Green and White shoutout. Despite Slippery Rock University being shutdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic, flowers are still blooming. This is on the south end of campus near Boozel dining hall.
Remember to live your best life. Be your best you. ROCK out because you are worth it. Keep calm and carry on in these trying times. This too shall pass.
Bye everyone. ❤️ you 😘 🤗.
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