This morning, I was anxious and angry. Aggravated and appalled.
Now, I am accepting of this new reality. I am organizing my office to be better equipped to help my children with their schoolwork and teach my third graders remotely. I am thinking of ways to connect. I am looking for ways to make this work. It's been a journey of mindset to get here. I think the key for me is to watch less news. Focus more on the possible and good than the inevitable and the frightening. How are you doing with this new reality?
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3/22/2020 02:38:59 pm
You know, this process is a lot like the writing process...it's not linear and it often cycles back or lingers in a stage for awhile. Adjusting to new 'normal's requires constant re-evaluation of situations and just when I feel a certain acceptance or comfort level things evolve even more. Friday was a tough day for me and I'm not sure why...tonight I'm doing ok-maybe because Sunday night anxiety is replaced with this other uncertainty! Trying to go with the flow, my friend. Thanks for asking!!
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Leigh Anne Eck
3/22/2020 03:19:13 pm
We begin voluntary e-learning this week and full next week. I have no idea how it is going to go. With spring break last week, I am sure families (and kids) are ready for something to do. I am thankful that I do not have young children right now. Hang in there!
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3/22/2020 03:44:34 pm
Kathleen, you always have such a way with words. Love the phrase, "journey of mindset. " So appropriate and descriptive for the situation we find ourselves in today. I'm sure if anyone can make this work and work well, it's you. I start tomorrow myself, and well...not so sure. But we'll get there, right? Thanks for the encouragement!
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3/22/2020 03:54:52 pm
Yep. I'm there too. I think this comes in waves. We have to keep managing and giving ourselves the gift of not looking too far ahead while taking steps forward.
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Darlene Beckert
3/22/2020 05:16:41 pm
I love your way with words. There are many stages we are going through, My daughter is still struggling with this new normal and tomorrow is our first day of remote learning...Wish me luck with my our kids.
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3/22/2020 05:47:01 pm
I also named it Grief for myself the other day when I found myself in a rage at nothing in particular and everything in general. Today I cried.
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