I didn't start a business in quarantine this year. I also didn't make six figures through extra income, or transform myself physically, or teach myself a brand new skill.
But I did survive. And honestly, that's all it seems we can do right now.
If there's one thing I've learned (and worked overtime to make myself believe) during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that it's okay to not be okay. As cliché as it sounds, I had to realize that we were (and are) all dealing with something the world had never witnessed before. And we won't all get through it the same way.
I have found myself ignoring so of many of life's problems this year — and that's okay.
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I've seen scores of social media posts criticizing others for their lack of productivity, or upholding as motivation examples of incredible achievements made in quarantine. They're toxic, and they have to stop.
As someone who struggles daily with depression and anxiety, reading posts like that can be severely harmful for my mental state — especially because social media already has a way of making us envy others for their seemingly perfect life.
While being productive can be a coping mechanism, it's important to extend grace to yourself at all times. It's okay to want to complete a DIY project around the house, or even teach yourself a new skill in the kitchen — but you shouldn't feel like a failure for not being in the mood to complete such tasks.
After all, it's not like we've all been staying inside by choice.
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It's a known fact that U.S. adults have had trouble paying their bills since the coronavirus outbreak started, and according to a survey from the Pew Research Center, many of them have had to remove money from their savings or retirement accounts, borrow money from friends and family, and visit local food pantries just to make ends meet. And to make matters worse, millions of Americans remain unemployed.
How is it possible to start a business if you have no funds to even get it off the ground? How can an already low-income family have energy to put toward learning a new skill if they're focused on making rent? How does one focus on exercising regularly when their personal and professional life is fraught with new anxieties and complications?
If you were able to do these things, that's amazing, and it should certainly be commended. But being kind and understanding to others also says a lot about one's character. It's alright if you, like me, have tried to tune out the negativity surrounding the pandemic. But we also have to acknowledge what's going on and making sure we're taking care of ourselves mentally and physically.
Take a moment to appreciate all that you've done well this year, every change and challenge you've taken in stride. You might find yourself feeling more successful than you expected.
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