5 ways to beat the Rona Blues

Well, dang! I thought this year was going to be different. Way different. I'm sure you did too, right?
But unfortunately, we are all in this together and I have been thinking long and hard about how to beat the Rona Blues. Here are 5 ways to beat the Rona (Covid-19 Blues):

1) Stop Worrying
"I think, therefore I am" - Rene Descartes
I'm a thinker. A deep thinker. But sometimes all that thinking doesn't do me any good. In fact, I've come to learn that overthinking any situation, especially all that 2020 has offered up, really doesn't help anything at all. So, stop worrying. All the worry in the world won't take us back to 2019, nor will it take away the Rona, so stop.
We are all going to Die - Eventually - It might be today or tomorrow. Don't dwell on it. Appreciate each moment of this beautiful, precious life. Be thankful for each breath.

2) Put down your phone and Soak up the Sun
Put your phone down. Go outside. Look up at the sky. It is still there. The world is still turning and our star is still burning. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Keep breathing and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Everything will be okay.

3) Reach out and touch Someone
We are all hurting right now, some more than others. Even if you can't be with someone physically, reach out to a friend or family member via phone or text. Often times just hearing your voice is all they need.

4) Listen to Music
I believe that music has the power to heal the body mind and spirit. Listen to your favorite song, artist or concert.

5) Sleep
The stress created by this within my own body is palpable. I'm sure you feel the same way. Sleep is such an important thing for our bodies to reset and recharge. I am guilty of staying up too late and getting up too early. Join me in getting more sound sleep. I'm going to start unwinding earlier. No screens after 8pm. Turn down the lights. Close your eyes. Drift away to dreamland.

JB