Isolation: How Do We Handle it?

I am struggling at home with not having the same level of work duties to occupy my time, and video gets tiring after a while. Still, I wake up at the same hour, make my bed and get dressed as if for work, report to "work" online when I'm expected to be there -- routines are important. I try to get outside at least once a day for fresh air.

Yea Absolutely Routines do help me a lot. If it wasn't for exercising I would loose my mind for sure. That and good food.

@nickhubchak Welcome to Mayo Connect! We are a very diverse group of people from all over the world, offering support and sharing experiences with others. What brings you to Mayo Connect, how did you hear about us? I would invite you to visit the discussion currently going on here on Mayo Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/covid-19/ and more specifically within this group, the discussion on isolation https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/isolation-how-do-we-handle-it/
You may well find that there are many who can offer you some solutions to what you are feeling, and we welcome anyone's thoughts on how to handle the times we are in.
@colleenyoung, would you please move this discussion over to the isolation discussion under the COVID-19 group, please?
Ginger

I have never felt less productive than during the outbreak.

@suenmn I love all these post but my post is for the world to be a more kinder place not putting everyone down ,not listening to the other persons view then trying to work things out to prevent all the evilness in the world that starts wars. My hope is that there hearts will become less hardened and to be more gentler in handling situations that come up instead of Im better then you so you need to conform to my way of thinking . I dope this will make people think about we will all go forward .

Guener, I appreciate your post because I also find that dressing "for work" each day has really improved my morale. Even as self-quarantining for the past 30 days has meant that some days, because of inclement weather, I've not left my home.

There is truly something strengthening about acting "as if" in preparation for the day. I've also encouraged my daughter and family to dress once per week as though they are going out for dinner and then planning a special at home meal to share only "uplifting conversations". Somebody has to do an extra chore if they veer into negativity....just a suggestions...best to all!

Hi @nickhubchak, I add my welcome. As @gingerw suggested I have moved your message to this discussion about coping with isolation during these times of COVID-19. Click VIEW & REPLY in your email notification to be able to scroll through past posts and meet others.

Nick, have you had to change your work environment from an office to now working from home?

Nancy Shortshot) Hi Colleen It is really hard to be alone. No one calls on the phone anymore, and of course doesn't stop by (for which I'm grateful) computer helps some with visiting.) But again it's still lonely!..News! My book is being printed, you can get one if you wish. Go on amazon add name of book "Shortshot" and I think you can pay $14.00 and get the book if you are interested. That has been the only thing that has kept me sane. Nancy

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