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New Habits from COVID-19 and the New Normal

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Apr 13, 2020

We are all looking forward to the future and going back to the former way of life that we enjoyed pre-COVID-19. But I've been reflecting on some of the adaptations in my behavior and attitude that I've been forced to make that I'd actually like to keep when the restrictions are lifted. For example, I intend to continue to wash my hands more diligently and likely more frequently as I've been doing these past weeks. I'd also like to retain the slower pace for as long as I'm able. It's a pleasure to not be rushing around so much. When the busy-ness of life returns, I hope I can continue to insert slow into my day, at least for part of it. I'm planning on appreciating the medical community more (who have made so many sacrifices during this time) rather than criticizing them for what I perceive are their inadequacies.

Is there something you have learned during this time (perhaps a new habit or attitude that you've adopted) that you hope to keep doing after the COVID restrictions are lifted?

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woogie | @woogie | Apr 17, 2020
In reply to @parus "@johnbishop I have always been one to smile and be helpful when I can. Now I..." + (show)
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@johnbishop I have always been one to smile and be helpful when I can. Now I remain in my woman's cave and do not even want to watch the world go by outside. I am appreciative for all that the workers are doing and miss seeing them regularly-for now. I wonder if the workers at the grocery where I shop regularly are okay. Last time I was there the shoppers were wearing masks and being bold and rude. The employees were back to dealing with unappreciative customers. That was 2 weeks ago. I have not been anywhere since then. Now the criminals are those not wearing masks. Yes, the world is upside down-so it seems.

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I consider going to the grocery or a store my outing. Well, I did before my hibernation started. I went to a doctor on March 12 and haven't been anywhere since. I smile and talk to people wherever I go. I love it. I always have. That is my personality. I got it from my mom and dad. They were always friendly with everyone wherever they went. These people, in all walks of life, are just like you and I. They were all born into this world as darling, precious babies. Well, we all think our babies are the cutest, most adorable baby ever born, until our grandchildren are born. Anyway, what makes us all so different? I know some are born more affluent, some very, very poor. In the long run, we all have a heart. A heart that can love or hate. I chose to love. That's it.

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 17, 2020
In reply to @woogie "I consider going to the grocery or a store my outing. Well, I did before my..." + (show)
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I consider going to the grocery or a store my outing. Well, I did before my hibernation started. I went to a doctor on March 12 and haven't been anywhere since. I smile and talk to people wherever I go. I love it. I always have. That is my personality. I got it from my mom and dad. They were always friendly with everyone wherever they went. These people, in all walks of life, are just like you and I. They were all born into this world as darling, precious babies. Well, we all think our babies are the cutest, most adorable baby ever born, until our grandchildren are born. Anyway, what makes us all so different? I know some are born more affluent, some very, very poor. In the long run, we all have a heart. A heart that can love or hate. I chose to love. That's it.

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@woogle. Good morning. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Seclusion “hibernation” tends to give birth (like my analogy?) to introspective thought. At least, for me it has. It’s funny how we all start out as infants; but from there. each of us take our own paths which form us throughout our lives. I wonder ,at times, if there is a “judgement” day how we will be seen. Judgement Day. is based on beliefs, I understand that. But just as a academic question. What will be seen as a good deed and what will be seen as not. We humans are given all these emotions (in our dna?) is it our quest to filter out the negativity? At the end of your life, are you internalizing your life, in a movie like fashion, viewing it? Critiquing/judging your own life? Just wondering.

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marjou | @marjou | Apr 17, 2020

One of the local grocery stores here offers ordering online (at this time free service) with a scheduled day and time to pick up. They deliver directly to one's car. You can't order everything (no deli section) and given the current state of affairs some items are not in stock, but all in all has been helpful.

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hotfooted | @hotfooted | May 6, 2020
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@windwalker I love your attitude . Im an introvert so being at home does not bother me at all . I have so many things to keep me occupied . Connect is like a family we are kind on her where the outside world isn't but I do hope this will make everyone more kinder to each other , more respectful to each other . Its important in these days to say thank you to all those delivery people they as well as the 1st liners are putting themselves at rush everyday. When I bake I always give them a cookie for the road or whatever it is . They work so hard . I do socialize but am just as content to be at home with all my activities I have going . Some days I clean , cook, pot indoor plants or send a card to friends .

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Hi lioness.. Like you, I'm an introvert .. and am enjoying being home. There are so many fun and interesting things to do that I never have time to get bored or lonely. My son passed away mid March after years of sickness and isolation, and I did get to be with him the last couple of weeks of his life.. I'm grateful for that time, and also that he left on the very day the rest home locked folks out over the coronovirus.. My husband and I were able to return to our own home just a few days later. Now, most recently, our granddaughters other grandmother passed very suddenly, so Fred is with her for a week or so. Leaving me home alone... which I'm not minding at all, for the time being. Anyway, those two needed some time together, too.. Grandma sometimes gets in the way of their interacting.. She needs her grandpa right now, I think.. Blessings on you, and continue enjoying your life..

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lioness | @lioness | May 6, 2020

@hotfooted I'm so sorry about the passing of your son ,my condolences .I think it is easier for us introverted then those who are extroverts to be alone. I do alot of things here instead of in a group.Adult coloring I do then since our Dr. Building post my colorings up in lobby hope it brings a smile for a minute to others. All are activities are cancelled ☹️ right now but continue the in my room .I'm glad you got to spend time with your son take care your husband needs this time your right ,stay safe 🙏

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