It’s a complaint we hear and make all the time – I just don’t have enough time. I say it to myself every time I’m down about something – my weight, the cleanliness of my apartment, my work, and more. I just don’t have enough time to work out, to dust, to do everything I need to do for work while still finding enjoyment in life.
Social distancing hasn’t been easy. Since moving to New Hampshire, my boyfriend and I haven’t really made friends. We spend a lot of time together, but we also get frequent visits from our friends and family and I have a lot of interaction with my coworkers. But now we just have time to spend together.
I could talk about how my mental health struggles when I don’t have enough to do or how hard it is to keep my days interesting, but instead I’m going to tell you how I’ve improved on myself during this time.
- Spring cleaning
I’m not a clean freak, my boyfriend actually cleans the apartment more than me because mess doesn’t bother me. But our apartment does often get too messy because we are both busy. I’ve done all our laundry, wiped down all of our surfaces, we’ve vacuumed and done the dishes. And I got some of our spring decor out! - Working out
I am one of the lucky ones, we’re in a low-risk area for now so our apartment gym is still open and I’ll only go in it if there is one other person there to minimize any contact. I’ve been able to work out on my lunch breaks now or just to get outside I go for a long walk. I’ve been more active than I have been in a while! - Dedicating time to hobbies
I’ve spoken a lot about some hobbies I’ve picked up recently and now I’ve had time to complete some project! It’s really nice to be able to fine tune some of my embroidery and crochet skills since I just picked them up. - Reaching out to friends
Yes, I suck at keeping in constant contact with my friends. They are great and understand, but now with this time at home I need a little more interaction and it’s a great excuse to check in with them and make sure they’re doing okay! - Learning how to work from home
I always thought as an introvert, I’d like working from home. But I really do need a separation of work and home. I’ve worked from home for snow days, but those days are usually slow and not too productive anyway. I enjoy being able to learn how to work from home and what works best for me. - My skincare routine
I essentially didn’t have a routine before this time, but had so many products to try. Now I know that having a routine is not a myth, because my skin is the best it’s been in a long time and has been enjoying a much-needed make up break!
What’s one positive thing you’ve gone through since social distancing? We hear so many negatives and are aware of how devastating coronavirus is, sometimes it’s nice to just hear small positives.
Rosie Culture 
I’ve been trying to draw! Just simple animals from a how to draw website and my 21 month old grandson loves them. I’m getting pretty good!
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That’s such a good idea!
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I am trying to keep a positive attitude. Having a four year old indoors is challenging but I have to say we are taking yoga classes together, we read a lot – now I have time to read all those books that were waiting for me and also discovered I can actually draw – at least enough to entertain a toddler
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That’s so nice! You certainly have rose to the challenge. Stay safe!!
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Great post, thanks for sharing!
Living in Italy, I’m stuck at home, but I’m managing my time between online work / blogging / tidying up / hobbies / workout … There is actually a lot to do at home! Trying to get busy and do the things I usually don’t have time to do 🙂
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Awesome! It’s great to hear a perspective from Italy
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I’m able to do more writing.
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Awesome! I’ve been writing a lot more too
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When I started reading this blog I was struck by how similar it is to my latest blog. Great minds think alike. I hope we all use this time in positive ways. Maybe we will learn something about our neighbors or read a good book…or just simply enjoy our family’s company. And in a few days or weeks we will return to work and maybe we will have a new perspective of that too…?
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Ugh I wish our gym was open still. I hate working out at home. Definitely nice to have more time for our hobbies! Hope this isn’t semi permanent situation though!
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Me too! I’m hoping our little gym stays open but as things get crazier it doesn’t look like it will
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I actually started videocalling my family more, now there is nowhere to go (the gyms have all closed) 🤣
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My life is on the same routine and schedule. Not much has changed. I already worked from home and I already practiced social distancing. 🤣
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hahah I feel ya
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One positive is that I’m still alive! Great post.
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Reblogged this on CoffeeMamma and commented:
You go girl!!!!
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Thank you for reblogging! 🙂
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You’re very welcome ☺
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Stay isolated is best for all of us and the whole world😇
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Well mental well-being is probably more important than physical well-being. Being amidst good company and cheerful humans, just keeps our soul happy and rejuvenated. #MyWordsKraft
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