Home, Settling into the new Norm - Working through the emotional stages

Coming down from the shock and trauma of Covid 19 and starting to see your Nest in different eyes?

I have felt like an ostrich, burying my head in the sand these past few days. I have maintained my inner peace through bible reading, prayer and journal writing. However I have been slow to embrace this new life. I have been working through the emotional stages of this new path in life, like the stages of grief.

Have you hit what I have been hitting?

WEIRD EUPHORIA - a massive flurry of sharing on FB and being hyper-social virtually, connecting with family and friends, downloading books and letting your kids play all the video games they want.

OVERWHELM - yikes I am expected to home school, battling the “I SHOULD BE DOING…”, oh my gosh the numbers are moving in the wrong direction.., did I hear someone cough?? Is it spring and cat allergies or something more? As an introvert, I overextended myself in the beginning stages and need some alone time — not easy to have in a house with people and battling the mental “I Should be’s”

ACCEPTANCE - I think this is where I am at, bordering on HOPE, still haven’t fully embraced homeschooling, my head is not in a book as much this past couple of days, FB engaging is not a source of energy as it was around March Break. I think I can allow myself to truly unwind a bit more and choose rest, real rest… at least exploring what that “sabbath” rest is supposed to feel like in 2020.

HOPE - I am not behind in my should be’s, there will be time to tackle some of the projects that I want to get to, I am right where I am supposed to be in this season - GRACE.

Those who are battling the I SHOULD BE’s - be at peace. I have been reading the many posts too; about people, being energized and dealing with their CLUTTER now that they have time in the Nest.

I also get the feeling though, there are many more folks who are NOT in a mental or perhaps physical space to begin tackling this. I understand the shock and trauma you have been walking through and the last thing you need is to feel the pressure of getting your nest in order.

Stay in touch below. I am developing new online programs and virtual supports that will help you in Clutter Liberation. I will share insights into your personal maintenance style for long-term success. You are not a hot mess, you need a few new habits and tweaks to your Nest that reflect how you best function and some gentle encouragement when you stall.

Think of beautiful things today, take a break from the news!