So, how exactly did homeschooling, baking your own bread and binge-watching Tiger King, make it to the top of your current TO-DO list? I'll tell you how - a pandemic hit and all things we knew - flew off into “maybe catch you later land”, as the majority of humanity is kinda scrambling to figure out what the heck we are supposed to do right now. With the situation being as fluid as it is, there’s no way anyone can have ANSWERS right now...but...we’re here on this episode to offer up some ideas to help create a sense of harmony no matter where you find yourself right now.
QUICK TIPS TO SHARE:
*Getting really clear on identifying the things you CAN control & things that you CAN’T.
Set up a weekly Family meeting to address topics and hold space for one another to be heard.
* Limit your time on social media and up-to-the-minute news. News should be checked, not watched.
* Actively remind yourself of reasons not to worry.
*Make it a priority to stay in touch with friends and family.
*Don’t let coronavirus dominate every conversation. It’s important to take breaks from stressful thoughts about the pandemic to simply enjoy each other’s company—to laugh, share stories, and focus on other things going on in our lives.
1. Working from home:
- Take a min to accept that business as usual isn’t a thing any more. What is a MUST and what can and should be put on hold.
- Roles - > who is expected to do what and when?
- Space - take the space you need when you need it and we will all honour that.
- Work Hours - getting your kids to understand parents new work hours (setting up a sign to let them know not to disturb) *make sure to acknowledge if they do well.
- Try the sticky note “questions for mom” method.
- Plan for interruptions so you can’t lose it when they happen.
- Keeping as much “stress” talk away from your kids as possible.
2. Homeschooling from home:
- GRACE - if you were not a teacher before this all started, don't try to become one over night.
- Create a 1-week schedule and plan a date when you will come back to revisit it. This gives kids hope that things can adjust if they aren't working and nothing is locked in just yet.
- Let them feel like they have some kind of say in the lay out of their day.
- Start each day with laying out one achievement each family member wants to accomplish that day.
- Be proactive with making sure they move their bodies too!
- Don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you see someone else doing something you want to try. Don’t stay jealous, connect and ASK, you may just flatter that person.
- Let go of the extras that are “make work” projects if you can.
3. Self Care from home:
- adopt a new routine that serves wherever you are at in this season.
- Mindfulness & Meditation
- Move your body
- Gratitude journal
- Be vulnerable and open to talking about what you are feeling
- Create a space/time for yourself to be alone if you can.
TAKEAWAYS: