{"id":110244,"date":"2020-05-28T10:50:52","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T15:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/?p=110244"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:10:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:10:04","slug":"presidents-blog-break-free-from-your-holding-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/uncategorized\/presidents-blog-break-free-from-your-holding-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"President&#8217;s Blog: Break free from your holding pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"clearfix\"><h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">As we approach the longer-term reality of COVID-19, keep an eye on how you\u2019re doing:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you able to sustain your focus on daily activities?<\/li>\n<li>Are you feeling anxious or even a little out of control?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any strong feelings that interfere with your daily activities?<\/li>\n<li>Are you experiencing any emotions that have become difficult to manage?<\/li>\n<li>Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of these changes are becoming persistent or interfering with how you are doing daily? It&#8217;s time to really prioritize taking care of yourself. Reach out for the help that will help you through this long haul.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Physical and mental self-care are even more important now.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Physically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, avoid junk food and drink plenty of water<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a good sleep schedule, and try not to watch TV before bed<\/li>\n<li>Keep an exercise routine \u2013 yoga classes can be found on You-tube; biking, jogging and walking<\/li>\n<li>Avoid coping behaviors that can become problematic (e.g. alcohol; gambling)<\/li>\n<li>Always follow social distancing guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Psychologically, it&#8217;s crucial to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a routine while working at home.<\/li>\n<li>Use technology wisely to maintain social connections with your loved ones. Consider a regular check-in schedule to give you something to look forward to.<\/li>\n<li>Listen to music or read a book to fill your time.<\/li>\n<li>Consume news sources carefully. Limit your exposure or take a break from the news and social media if you find that it makes you anxious.<\/li>\n<li>Stay connect with family and friends and nurture emotional intimacy virtually\u2013 hangouts, virtual chats, watch movies together while social distancing.<\/li>\n<li>Honor collectivism and interdependence \u2013 we are all in this together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a spiritual person:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trust in your personal beliefs and faith.<\/li>\n<li>Practice meditation and mindfulness.<\/li>\n<li>Look for ways to help your community, such as delivering meals to frontline workers; offering telehealth services to nurses and afflicted families; donating supplies or money to local organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledging and appreciating what others are doing to help you and your community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s time to take a deep breath and reach inside to find the strength and resilience you need to stay moving forward. 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