Health is Wealth

I’ll admit it: I’m a worrier. No, not someone who worries too much over everything. But I am someone who, when faced with many tasks or situations, begins to worry.  The typical scenario is that I have a lot of things I’m ‘waiting on’ to get done. I might be waiting to hear back about an interview, a mark from a test, or a health result. I might be hoping that my family is still safe. I might be thinking about my future, my health, friendships, etc. That’s all on top of my daily tasks to do, such as cleaning, cooking, and more.     Some days it’s tolerable. I feel like I have a lot to do, but it’s ‘not that bad’. I’m busy but I feel that things are manageable. But some days, I feel like my brain is going to crack. My head is jumping from task to task.   -What do I have to do next?  -How will I finish this all?  -What will happen?  -Will it work out?  -Will I be okay? Will my family be okay?  And the list goes on and on. I h...

I have no words to make this difficult and challenging time pass. Nor do I know how long it will last. It's been a long time since we've lived 'the way it used to be'  At times, it feels like it has been eternity. You may be tired, bored, and sick of home,     You might be irritated of feeling alone. But know this - you are not the only one, Because after the storm, there is always sun. I know it feels like there is no end, And sometimes, you become your own worst friend. Please be mindful of what you tell yourself, And mind your health - this is your wealth. The storms will pass, trust me when I say, You will survive another day. Though this time feels like a crashing ride, You have all you need, right inside. Take heart, even though you do not feel strong, It is okay to feel - you are not wrong. You are not weak for feeling the pain, Though you are learning to dance in the rain. Take a breath, maybe even two And know that there is always hope for you. This season will...

 I wanted to continue our series of why we should strive for excellence, and not perfection. But while working on part two, I realized that now is a stressful time for all of us. The changes and challenges that the pandemic has brought upon are innumerable. Whether it is losing a job, adjusting to working from home, taking care of loved ones, online-schooling, not seeing friends or families, struggling with mental health or fatigue...the list goes on. So, I think now is the perfect time to remind each and every one of you - and to say this to ourselves: -These are TRULY valid experiences and emotions we are all facing. -This is a time of uncertainty, change, and unpredictability.  -There is so much going on in the world today. -Too much news and information, including bad news/stories, is overwhelming. -It is okay if we are 'slower' than usual. This is an unusual time to be living in. -It is okay if work doesn't get all done today. Tomorrow awaits. -A difficult experience o...

There is no doubt that Christmas and the New Year will look different to us this year. The pandemic means that we cannot engage in what we might have normally done, such as have large gatherings, parties, meals, games, travels, etc. during the Christmas season. And that is difficult for many of us. The change in routine, the cancellation of traditions...it is challenging for us to feel grounded.  I  I know that Christmas will look different this year.  I know that you might not be able to meet your family and friends. You might not be able to enjoy that holiday meal that you look forward to each year. You might not be able to attend the office party that sparks teamwork among your coworkers. You might not be able to travel to a warm climate and swim in the pool.  I know that this is tough.  I don't have words to change the outcome.  But this one thing I know: you are not alone.  The challenges we have all faced during COVID-19 have not been easy. ...