Rebounding from QUARANTINE fatigue is a real challenge for some. In the beginning of the COVID lockdown, putting pen to paper or tapping away on my keyboard seemed impossible. I didn’t know how I was going to bring any character to life. As much as I love Harlem, Carter, and Damian from the Slow Burn duology . . . that trio almost didn’t see the light of day. Fortunately, Her Baby His Gift got its start in 2018 and dear friends came to the rescue. They gave advice on how to deal with the emotional crisis I found myself. I was able to push through toward the light to finish the series (selfless plug-Her Baby His Gift and His Baby Her Gift are AVAILABLE NOW click HERE and HERE)! So glad I was able to overcome. Harlem & Carter are now one of my favorite couples.
I will say discipline and routine also helped to keep me going, while dealing with the physical and emotional toll of being locked down. Now that life is starting to get back to normal, I want to share a few new things that I’ve incorporated into my daily routine over the past year. These tips have helped me tremendously. I think mentally, I’m stronger than before quarantine. And since I can now safely go around people again, I plan to continue what I’ve learned! Maybe these tips can help those of you who are still struggling to rebound from quarantine fatigue too.
SELF-CARE TIPS:
1. Spend 10-15 minutes a day clearing your mind and just BREATHING (slowly);
2. Spend 10-15 minutes a day stretching;
3. Grounding. I hear you asking, “What is that, LaShawn?” Grounding is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth-like simply walking in grass or sitting leaned up against a tree while reading a good book. What happens? Good/positive energy transfers to you. Personally, I love going to the beach, sitting on the sand, and listening to the waves roll in.
4. Find something to laugh about. No matter how silly.
5. Reach out to someone you love to check on them. As a matter of fact, TEXT me at (833) 635-0658 & I’ll text you back with all things LVP!
6. Listen to music that make you feel good and empowered. Like any of my booktracks on Spotify, Youtube, or Tidal!
7. Finally, if necessary, go somewhere and scream at the top of your lungs (just make sure you’re in a secure location, so folks don’t call the cops. And if you don’t live alone, make sure you let them know what you are about to do so they don’t call 911(lol)!
That’s it! That’s how I remained sane and managed quarantine fatigue. Hopefully, you’ll find these tips helpful. Let me know. Now, it’s back to the grind. The writing Angels are shining on me so I better get to it.
Love, LaShawn