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The Wonderful World of Routine: How I Survived the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March of 2020 and our shops and businesses closed down, I was on vacation in the Dominican Republic. I was on a beach, enjoying the sun, hanging out with my kids and our friends, and enjoying buffet meals of delicious seafood. The nagging concern that we might not be allowed to return to the U.S. was completely assuaged by afternoons at the pool, long walks on sun-warmed sand, and a nice cocktail or glass of wine whenever I wanted one.
When we got back on the plane and returned home, however, I was ready for routine. Ready to go back to the office, show off my tan, catch up on a week’s worth of email and see my colleagues.
That never happened. The office had closed. For the foreseeable future, we would be working remotely. I thought it might last a few months. Six at the most. It has been 18 months so far.
I had no idea we would be working from home for this long, but I had decided at the beginning that I was not going to work in my pajamas or lose my sense of structure and purpose.
So I created a routine for myself. I got up each morning at about the same time, took a shower and dressed as if I was going to the office. I put on make-up. I made a nice fragrant cup of coffee and a good breakfast. Then I went to my computer, and launched my work day. I put in a full day of work, just like always.
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I believe this choice has kept me from feeling despair. I’ve stayed positive. I’ve kept up with all of my work, stayed closely connected to my colleagues, and have even achieved some great things for my company during this time.
Looking back, I believe that establishing a daily routine is the best decision I could have made. I’m sharing this in case it helps others. If something feels missing or off-kilter, try improving your daily routine. You might find it to be very uplifting. It might even bring you joy.
Try this. Wake up with the sun. Really enjoy that first warm beverage of the day and then launch your routine. Do this daily, with joy and intention. Rinse and repeat. I can't promise you that it will do for you what it did for me, but it's worth a try! Take care of yourself and stay positive!
Thanks for reading! This is my entry for week three of the #dreemportchallenge. You can read about it here. But if you're going to participate, don't delay. Today's the day.
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