Good morning ,
Raise your hand if you've tried hard to operate as if everything is normal? 🙋🏿You show up to work, parenting and relationships the way you would have before the pandemic. Although the media frenzy around COVID has slowed down, we are still living through collective uncertainty, fear, and grief. Add the stress of a presidential election and non-stop political texts, it feels like this year will never end.
Takia wrote a powerful post on her Instagram for anyone struggling to 'keep it together' during the pandemic. She acknowledged her own challenges and gave others permission to do the same. These are the reality checks we need to see more often. When I read the post, I took a step back and honestly examined how I was
moving day to day. I had to acknowledge that I was doing too much this month and it was taking a toll on my mental and physical health.
It happens, , and as cliche as it sounds, you just have to do the best that you can.
Consider this email your reminder to slow down, take breaks, say no, and change up your environment (as best you can). Here are some relatable articles that have been helpful for me:
And for those of you who can't change your environment or find time for yourself, just know that your current reality isn't your forever reality. You are so strong and things will get better.
