Yeah, I said it. I meant it too. I know a I just got here, but starting this series is front of mind and heavy on my heart right now. So much so, I need to break this information down into more palpable chunks. Before you click away in disgust, hear me out!

First off, what I’m not saying is, “I love Coronavirus.” That’s sick—no pun intended. I’m heartbroken every time I hear of the rising cases and increasing death tolls. Even now, I know folks who have personally been impacted by this pandemic whether it be job loss, catching the illness, and actual death of loved ones. Additionally, I understand that some folks are not in the best or safest situations while quarantined. My heart goes out to them too. I pray that there’s peace and they’re able to connect with resources to get them to a better situation (feel free to reach out to me if you don’t know where to find resources).

With that being said, I’m grateful for what quarantine has done with my life—she, me, her. The quarantine has given my life a hard reset and really removed a lot of distractions for me. I’m not prescribing that you need to be experiencing the same transformation, but I would encourage you to use these slower times to quiet your thoughts and see what clarity you receive. Journal, ask yourself some hard questions, read some inspirational messages, talk with a coach/therapist/mentor. Re-examine your goals and priorities for the year, or make some if you hadn’t already.

Ok, I’ve strung this out enough. Here’s some highlights of what I’ve gained so far, and I’ll go in more in-depth with the next post:

I’m truly an introvert. (My stir-craziness didn’t kick in until week four.)
I really enjoy remote-working, like a lot!
I waste money when I go outside.
I have a really compatible partner.
I give my time/attention away too freely to others.
I enjoy cooking.
I’ve been neglecting my body.
I have way too much stuff.
I like being outdoors.
I don’t want to go back to my “normal” life.