#SOL20 Day 20 "I am Successful..."

3/20/2020

Every day, I select an affirmation card from a beautiful deck of colorful cards. I purchased these through Beachbody and they go with the Barre Blend workout program. I write the affirmation down in a journal and try to live up to it during the day. I try to reframe my thoughts to match the affirmation when I am feeling...less.

So far,, I haven't felt very successful in this home quarantine.

My eating has been off. I can't get projects accomplished like I thought I would. My kids are on devices way more than they should be.

So, today, I aim to make small changes that will lead me to feel more successful.

First virtual faculty meeting in a few minutes, so need to go put on makeup!

How are you doing with this new way of life?

7 Comments

Stacey link

3/20/2020 07:23:33 am

I’m about to put on makeup since I can no longer look at myself without it. I ate four cookies yesterday. The list can go on, but I think you get the point. I’m off of my game too!

Glenda Funk link

3/20/2020 07:43:40 am

One of the benefits and curses of being recently retired is having to learn a new normal. It has served me well during this time, but I’ve been feeling a weird mix of both FOMO as I watch teachers navigate online learning and survivor’s guilt from not having to navigate this new reality as a classroom teacher. Kathleen, you are successful, strong, brilliant, and no doubt an superb mother. Please believe this and know I’m pushing affirmations your way.

dandre3 link

3/20/2020 08:56:49 am

My husband works in healthcare, so he heads off each day. I envy his ability to keep busy. Yes, I too have projects and can't seem to focus. I've been trying to stay positive, but today as I mailed a care box to my son with lysol wipes, TP and Girl Scout Cookies, I was near tears. (He went to eight stores and could find nothing.) I was watching the morning news show each morning, but today I didn't. It's just overwhelming.
I just bought a steno-pad at the store to record my thoughts. I look forward to a time when this is in our rearview mirror and we have stories to tell.

Terje

3/20/2020 11:11:23 am

Perhaps we all need to redefine "successful" as we are rethinking what "normal" means for now.

Patricia Holloway

3/20/2020 05:11:58 pm

Your post is so thought provoking. We are all struggling to accept our current situation. It’s good to start with one small change...I’ll try the same. Thank you.

Heidi Atlas link

3/20/2020 05:12:05 pm

Being successful in this home quarantine is such a novel idea, and one that I hadn't thought of. I, too, have had difficulty concentrating and getting things done. And I was doing so well with the eating. But now I just had a cannoli and a few chocolates and that has been the highlight of my day.

But back to you. You are such an accomplished writer and you're so good with technology, and you implemented the LIWP first online shared reading project. Your honest, thoughtful approach to everything you do shouts success. Hats off to you, Kathy.

Pam Ela

3/20/2020 06:42:39 pm

This. All of this- except the makeup. I did go get a hair cut though, because I touch my face SO MUCH more when one is needed.

Projects? 👎🏻
Screen time? 🤪👎🏻😖

Isolated or distances? Perhaps, but you
are not alone in any of it.

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