It’s been about 2 weeks since Corus had their employees transition from the office to work from home. We don’t know when we’ll all return to the office – for now, we’ll be remote working indefinitely. I am lucky and privileged that my company pulled out all stops to make sure we were all set up for success. They understand that we are not “working from home” but “at home, living through a pandemic, and trying to do our jobs.”
I’ve never had a problem working from home – setting priorities, meeting deadlines, staying in touch with colleagues – but what has been a bit of a stressor is wondering what life is going to look like weeks, months, and years from now. How is COVID-19 going to impact our society in the long run?
These are unprecedented times and we are just in the early stages. I’ve taken cues from one of my dear friends who live in Hong Kong. They are about 2-3 months ahead of us, having already gone through what we in North America are currently experiencing. Although it gives me hope that we can get through this, there is a lot around us that we just can’t predict. Thus, feelings of stress, anxiety and fear.
It can all feel overwhelming, because there’s a lot to think slash worry about right now. However, I’m glad that the chaos of the first couple of weeks (establishing a new work rhythm, figuring out how to shop for essentials, staying connected to loved ones) is starting to die down a little.
In all this uncertainty, there is some light and hope. Although it’s important to keep up to date on what’s going on with the pandemic, it’s important to balance out all the shit news out there with positive and inspirational things. Feel-good, restore your faith in humanity content that will help to lift your spirits and protect your mental and emotional health.
My recommendations would be hitting up the Upworthy Instagram and John Krasinski’s Some Good News Youtube series. For LOLs, I’m enjoying how late night talk show hosts like Trevor Noah, Seth Meyers, and Stephen “quarantine-while” Colbert are delivering their monologues from home. I also re-watch shows likes Friends, because it gives me comfort (TV comfort food!) and feelings of familiarity in this crazy world. Nostalgia as therapy works for me.
And most importantly, I get my daily happiness fix from hugging the poop out of my furry faces, Luna and Charlie. I hope they’re able to bring a smile to your faces too.
Find joy where you can, my friends. Be easy on yourself and others. Most of all, stay safe and well.
No Comments