Are you feeling the quarantine fatigue these days? I know I have hit my own wall on numerous occasions over the last few weeks, even while being in the LA sun. It is hard to believe it has almost been a full year of being in quarantine.
This new chapter of quarantine fatigue feels like this antsy energy in my body that just wants to explode. My mind hits moments of feeling foggy and my patience has dwindled. Emotions of gratitude, joy, frustration, anger, and boredom blow in and out like the wind.
Labeling my symptoms helps me normalize my experience and realize this is not me, but this temporary moment in time. This is the context of life right now. When I look at my experiences from that angle, there is more ease, permission and spaciousness to feel and acknowledge whatever is present. I don’t have to sugar coat it or “spiritual bypass” the moment by turning it into a positive. I can fully say it sucks and feel uncomfortable while also taking intentional action so I don’t feel helpless. Both can co-exist.
My meditation and mindfulness practices help me stay present with the tension I feel when experiencing something uncomfortable so that it can flow through me and get metabolized in its own time. It is similar to the sensation of holding a plank– you can feel yourself shaking, you can feel your muscles getting stronger, yet at the same time, it is an uncomfortable sensation. The more I can be with that discomfort and breathe into it, the more I can feel the “tearing down” of my muscles, which in reality is making me stronger. Instead of focusing on the pain, the uncomfortable sensations, noticing the critical self-talk etc., I put my focus back on my values and have room for both experiences to exist. Taking action in alignment with my values supports me accepting my thoughts and emotions, but not letting my emotions dictate me.
In order to manage this phase of the quarantine fatigue, I’m taking action with my value of connection. This month, I am running a 30/30/30 challenge. I will be hosting 30 30-minute connection calls in 30 days during the month of March. The intention of these one-on-one calls is to live my value of connection and connect to you, my community. This is an opportunity to learn more about each other, ask questions, share resources, get advice, give advice, laugh, feel human, and feel heard.
If you are interested in claiming a spot, sign up here. We can do walk/talks (my personal favorite) as well as video calls. I’m so excited to connect with you!