Change happens. I wasn’t kidding.
So, how are you?
When I am asked that question, if I take a moment to really reflect, I am tempted to say I feel as though I am in a labyrinth. I wind around and turn, determined to move forward, and at times I think I am right back to a spot very close to where I was earlier. I know I am heading toward something, but I am unsure how long it will take to get there, and I don’t even know exactly what the “there” is. I have faith that the center of the labyrinth actually exists and will be good. I keep going forward. This is forward, right? I am heading toward the new normal.

20 Habits While Winding Toward the New Normal

Make up the bed and get dressed in real clothes.
Have a specific “start time” every day.
Watch the news one time a day. Don’t over-indulge in the news of the hour.
Walk outside every day even if it is raining.
Take a picture of something beautiful or unusual outside and share it.
Make a list of household tasks each day.
Make a list of work tasks or a schedule each day.
Connect with others every day through FaceTime, social media, texting, phoning, and writing notes.
Remember to be kind, considerate, and patient with those stuck in the house with you. (This may be the hardest one on the list.)
Practice yoga and/or exercise.
Pray, meditate, and read inspirational words.
Find some whimsy in each day - a joke, a funny meme, a silly video. LAUGH!
Find ways to be creative - crochet, doodle, paint, color, cook, move furniture, dance.
Remember to eat your vegetables.
Drink water, and limit caffeine and alcohol.
Do a little laundry every day.
Learn something new - a game, a recipe, a dance move, a skill.
When possible, make your food look a little fancy with a garnish or special plate.
Listen, read, or watch something new and different
Acknowledge your feelings and list the ways you want to feel each day.