Ideas to stay connected in times of unexpected downtime

I was speaking with a new friend recently about ‘living in the moment’. As someone who is more tyoically an overthinker, it has been challenging to adopt this mindset but so necessary. My life as a digital nomad is full of uncertainty month to month and the best thing I can do is be present to the moments and opportunities that may present themselves.

This mindset has helped me so much in recent days.

I don't consume any news sources and have been using social media a lot less than I was so had felt largely unphased by the whole Coronavirus drama.

Yet with all my weekend plans being cancelled, my forthcoming housesit in Spain no longer going ahead and mass confusion surrounding the coming months, last night I could not help but be drawn into the energy and uncertain waters.

Yet this morning I woke up with creative energies surging through me.

Whilst there may be so much in life we can not control, we can always control our response to any situation, no many how tough it may seem and I know right now it feels hard for many.

Whilst right now we may be needing to create social distance, this does not mean we need to feel disconnected and fearful inside.

I see this as a time to connect in different ways.

To approach life with new perspectives.

To think outside the box.

To find new solutions.

And I find that incredibly exciting. A collective opportunity to shake ourselves out of the trance of daily living.

And it's not just this moment. We all have 'unexpected downtime' thrust upon us from time to time... whilst this time it may be the Coronavirus affecting society as a whole, at others times it could be a broken leg, a redundancy, an illness... things that force you to step back and change the course of your life temporarily.

We all have a wonderful innate capacity for creativity. We can use this opportunity to take ownership of life and not be victimised.

So I created a list to get you started. Ways to stay connected your yourself and those around you in times of unexpected downtime.

What would you add to this list?

I have also attached it as a PDF HERE… so you can download for yourself (no email required!)

P.s I am also organising Wellbeing Walks local to me at the RSPB Nature Reserve in Sandy both tomorrow (Monday 16th March) and Friday 20th at 11am if anyone who like to join me to take a mindful moment and a breather from the chaos. See the event link here and get in touch with me asap.

Sending much love to everyone affected by the current pandemic.

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