We can all recognize and appreciate individual differences in how we choose to live our lives. Under normal circumstances, we live our lives at very different paces.
For me, I’m guilty of living life in the fast lane. My days are started with 90 to 120 minutes at the gym, then straight to the office for a full day of work, then, often, straight to the rink to coach hockey practice. This often means I’m out of the house for 16 hours a day. I recognize that everyone has different daily schedules, priorities, requirements, and needs. We’re all fueled by unique activities, hobbies, and ways of filling our “down time”.
However… These are not normal circumstances. During a global pandemic and subsequent quarantine, all circumstances are abnormal. Ninety percent of our individualized fuel that gets us through our days have been altered. As someone who is often out of the house for 16 hours a day… I suddenly have nowhere to go. I’m spending an unfathomable amount of time at home.
Although I would normally feel uncomfortable about spending so much time at home and experience guilt due to clocking so many hours on the couch, it’s easier when I have no other option. And it reminds me — all of our normal routines have been uprooted. It’s comforting to know that we are all united under these abnormal circumstances.
So, if you’re feeling upset about your world being turned upside down, just remember: We’re all in this together! Cherish the unity that this brings, and allow this connection to fuel your daily life.