As the tick born pathogens did, this Coronavirus has caused me to change my behavior. Adopt new habits for health. Heck, the pandemic has motivated all of us to alter our routines as our daily activities, and personal practices came under scrutiny by epidemiologists and public health professionals. Most of us struggled to drop behaviors that don’t work in the shelter in place paradigm of March and April of 2020 and implement new habits on the fly.
Because of Borellia, we learned to do tick checks. COVID-19 has forced people to become aware of unconscious tendencies, like touching their face incessantly, like 20 times an hour. After Lyme disease, we changed the way we interacted in nature to protect ourselves.
Now we have to change the way we interact with people in public. We hear on the news to give each other space and stop behaviors that increase our risk of contracting or spreading viral infection. I want to think about this and figure out what new habits to keep and old habits to let go of post-pandemic.
Some of my new behaviors, like gloves and masks, I can’t wait to let go of, but others I plan to keep and build into my life moving forward. Are there some new habits or behaviors you want to continue? Hold onto new practices that empower you, make your life easier, and keep you present and more connected. Here are my keepers.
3 New Habits (Post Pandemic Keepers)
Food Shop With A List
Many people, probably most people shop with a list. I never have. One of my best friends is fantastic at organizing info. She uses a shopping app so that any family member can add to the file online by store, and access it to help with the shopping.
I haven’t graduated to using an app yet, but I am writing down things on a paper list as I run low and using it in the grocery store. This tool is helping me to use my time efficiently in the store, remember what is necessary, and buy what I need.
Leave Shoes At The Door
There is lots of data to show taking shoes off as you go inside is a good idea. You walk all over the place, including public bathrooms. It makes so much sense to keep the outside germs outside. The Coronavirus was the final push I need to leave outside dirt at the door. There is a new shelf next to the entryway to store outdoor shoes. I am using it after I go out for a walk each day. Here are some more reasons to make leaving shoes at the door one of your new habits.
Reach Out To Family & Friends
One thing I learned from my healing journey with Lyme disease is that if I am not watching myself. I will disconnect and withdraw from the people I love when I feel bad. I felt myself starting to withdraw due to Coronavirus and said, whoa, wait a minute!
Now I am scheduling calls with friends and family to check in, connect, and feel the love. Love and connection are essential for my well-being, and I am not ready to let it go. Don’t let yourself get isolated.
How about you? Do you have new habits you want to keep. Share in the comments below so we can help each other. Think about this as an opportunity to examine new and old behaviors and refine them to support your health and happiness.
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