Lockdown goals
SF Mayor London Breed announced that residents are officially ordered to stay inside except for work or essentially shopping like groceries. We had known it was coming for quite awhile now, but it just got officially real.
Sophia and I are plenty stocked up, but there’s always that feeling that there’s more to get. I don’t think that’s going away, but I want to make sure we take a step back on the panic button a little bit for the rest of our community.
There’s a lot to be grateful for in times like these. Both Sophia and I have the luxury of being able to work from home and we are by no means struggling to make ends meet. That’s not the case for a lot of other people and I feel for those in the service industry particularly.
As I start our quarantine and home lockdown journey, I wanted to set a few goals for myself so I make the best out of the situation. We’re all in a tough place right now, but the best thing we can do is to continue as normal as possible and focus on personal growth during these times.
Reconnect with friends — while I don’t need a pandemic as an excuse to reconnect with friends, it’s a perfect time to give some old friends a quick call to catch-up on life.
Focus on work-life balance — this was one of my New Year’s goals and it’s been a mixed bag so far. It’s going to get harder by working from home as my home is now my office. I want to impose strict cut-off times.
Read more — my reading has taken a hit as podcasts have become more of a staple in my life. I have a long list of books I want to catch-up on so now is the perfect time to do it.
Stay fit — this will be a challenge now that gyms are closed, but there are so many ways to get a workout in even at home. Compound that with healthier eating habits and this may be a great opportunity to get in really great shape.
Be more involved in the community — things are going to get much worse before they get better. As we go through this journey, I want to be involved in the community and do what I can to help out. I’m not sure what this entails yet, but there will be many ways to give back over the next few weeks.