#getsomefreshair

[phoenicianrises]

My weekend... It certainly wasn't long enough. 😭 . . . #NeverEnoughTime #amateurphotographer #Colorado #Ouray #mountains #Travel #adventure #getsomefreshair https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmDHkzptDc/?igshid=peh6z9v9i3km

[1craftybruja]

This morning's walk . . . . . #nm #awesome #objects2desire #objects2desirestudio #forest #morningwalk #walking #bugs #beetles #beetle #forestwalk🍃 #mymountainhome #getsomefreshair (at Ruidoso, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxuQYoJkFY/?igshid=hrpj20ve2mcp

[millennial94meets-world]

A GENERATION: QUARANTINED.

Is it coming to you live if I’m just chilling in my apartment and taking my time blogging about the new way of life many generations are having to endure without a FaceTime selfie update? Maybe not. Who cares. 

You do. That’s why you’re reading this. Because for many of you, this is day 9 or 15 of quarantine depending on where you are in the country, and you are SO bored that you ended up in a rabbit hole that led you here. Welcome. I could use some more followers just like you could use something to do for the next ten minutes. 

For many millennials and introverts alike, nothing has changed. Nada. We are doing the same things we have been doing: avoiding human contact, jumping into rabbit holes out of boredom on social media platforms, eating take out from DoorDash, and binge watching our faves on popular platforms. So to the rest of the world...we send the warmest welcome. 

The difference? Now we are being asked to do it. 

It’s easier to stay home when you WANT to hide, but it’s a little different for some of us to stay home when you’re TOLD to hide, hence why many people are taking those cheap flights to anywhere without caution, putting bar nights on their social media stories without a care to rebel, and trying not to hit their heads against walls as they are stuck indoors with family they would otherwise optionally see occasionally. Praying for you. 

Anyways. While everyone is stuck indoors and sharing their hourly updates of how nothing has changed, or how they are continuing to innovate their new, and hopefully temporary, “norms”, I thought I could also share a few tips on how to stay positive (oh God, no, not for COVID-19), be productive working at home, still be productive if you are temporarily/indefinitely laid off, or have trouble getting through that to-do list you have been making for 5 years (don’t be ashamed, we all have one). 

Tip #1: Stay Positive. 

I know, I know. That looks more like: StAy pOsITivE, but hear me out. Wake up every morning and set one positive intention; whether it’s limiting your social media scrolling, getting a nice long yoga practice in, getting through a few chapters of a good book, turning the garage into a real gym (no, that treadmill being weighted down by your air-drying laundry does NOT count, Becky), getting a good handle on your [new] online classes, or checking up on your grandparents because #quarantinecheck . Keeping a good positive mental attitude is good for the longevity of this quarantine. This isn’t going to last forever, and it helps to make sure that even if the Corona virus doesn’t infect your immune system, that you don’t let it infect your mental health. It’s also going to help you achieve the rest of this list. 

Tip #2: Productively Working From Home.

Say good-bye to cubicles and awkward coffee breaks in the break room with that guy from IT that has a crush on you that you hardly know, and say hello to a much more hostile work environment depending on the adult and child population in your home. You’re about to find out just how much pressure you can take with that deadline. Breathe. I am not an expert on kids because I don’t have any, so I won’t pretend to be. If you’re looking on advice on how to wrangle those little devils, you’re in the wrong place, sis. For everyone else, get up like you would every morning, eh, maybe like an hour more of sleeping in, but get up, get dressed and put some concealer on or whatever. Make some coffee and find the dog/cat/rabbit/hamster leash you threw in the back of the coat closet because you and Fluffy are going for a productive brainstorming walk. Yep. You’re taking the dog, or the cat, or the rabbit, or the hamster (or whatever poor fluffy adorable creature that you never take for some productive exercise) to work from now until this sh*t is over. Make it a 10-15 minute walk (depending the type of pet) and set some productive work intentions. Make a list on your phone. When you come back, set up a creative desk area if you don’t already have one. I use one end of my dining room table by folding one of my favorite patterned scarves in half and laying down as a foundation for mental separation where the cats are NOT allowed to lay. Place some candles from your room or living room on your desk for some “office ambiance”, put up a standing picture frame if you like, notepad and pens, and maybe some cute paper weights? Whatever floats your boat. Start by checking your emails or whatever you would normally do to start the workday at the office, and just keep the ball rolling from there. Set a lunch break, and stay out of the kitchen until then (unless you, like, actually need to get a snack)! We all know what too many snacks lead to....(I’m not saying don’t eat what you want, by all means necessary, snack your PANTS OFF, but save them for after work because we are trying to get sh*t done, okay?)....anyways. If you start feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, take a break and call your Nana or your mom or dad and chat to check in for like 15 minutes. Talk about your day with them, then get back to it. It helps to get some social interaction, especially because you would be getting that at work with your co-workers. Make sure that you set a solid time to end your “workday” and try to stick to it! You got this!

Tip #3:  Being Productive “Working From Home”.

This one is for everyone who has been told that their places of employment have been shutdown temporarily or indefinitely by the government or city officials due to risk of exposure. Set an alarm for the morning for like 9 am or 10:30 am, and get drink some water (we know you had more than a glass of wine last night, and quite frankly...same). Make some coffee or tea to-go, and strap the pup/kitty/bunny up for a walk! We are all going to get some Vitamin D and fresh air ladies and gents. While on your walk, set some daily intentions to do some school work, start a blog (hehe..), take care of any adult-responsibilities that you have been putting off because you just haven’t had time during the week to do it (your banks are still doing drive-thru extended services, so no excuses), make a chore list, make a plan of invading your local grocery store [during business hours] in hopes of finding [not hoarding] lost treasures like toilet paper, conference calling your project buddies from class so you can knock out that B+ even in quarantine because we all know the policy in the syllabus doesn’t even protect you from a worldwide quarantine, or you can take the time you need to take care of your unemployment status! You can still do so many things under these trying times. Start something new for your self or cross off some serious adulting moves. Take this time to meditate,  learn about the “joy” of meal-prepping (don’t do this one, it’s miserable), finish that weird painting you started with the girls during a poorly timed wine and paint night at your place (remember? There were snacks and more bottles than canvases and you guys got too drunk and a few brush strokes in you stopped and started to Instagram-stalk your exes and their current girlfriends?? Yeah. You remember), YouTube some yoga routines to start flowing for some MUCH needed positive stress-relief, clean the hell out of your kitchen AND closet (you know you need to donate the sh*t you don’t wear anymore. It’s just taking up space, Jen), or start doing some morning or evening runs with your dog. Take this quarantining time to start new and positive habits that you have been thinking about picking up lately but have been too busy to do so. YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME NOW. 

Here’s mine, I started a self-care regiment of taking super reds and greens when I get up in morning and go to bed at night, and I started getting up earlier to take my dog out to play fetch while I drink my morning coffee (I don’t run for sh*t, f**k that). Start with something small like I did. If I can do it, you can do it. 

Tip #4: Do Your “To-Dos”.

Seriously. Find that list. Make that list. Slap it on the dining room table and give it a good talking-to. Tell it about how you’re not taking anymore of its bullsh*t, and this ends this week. PROJECT YOUR FEELINGS. Then get to it. Maybe drink some coffee first? Idk. Whatever gets you going. Keep in mind a few things though:

1. It’s okay if you only do one thing today because you can take the rest of the week or the rest of the quarantine to finish it. Nobody is judging you, but you, sis (A good life mantra).

2. You are the boss of the list, not the other way around. Take charge, sis. 

3. You don’t even have to go in order from top to bottom. Maybe start with the easiest and most convenient things to do at home, and then work your way out. Or alternate between easy and more challenging if you want to make it more fun. The point is: go at your own pace, this isn’t a race. You know what they say about things that rhyme *insert enthusiastic smile and eyebrow raise here*.  

4. Do not, and I cannot stress this enough, do NOT judge yourself for how long any item has been on the list. What matters is today, and your motivation to take on these tasks. So pop some headphones in, and go get em’ tiger. 

Remember, 2020 is NOT cancelled. It’s just postponed for some self-healing. I hope this helps, and that everyone who reads it can find something that they will take away and put into motion in the weeks to come. Speaking of weeks to come, I am now out of wine, so I have to add a trip to the store to my to-do list lol.

 Happy Quarantining guys!!

[izzyzoellner00]

01-05-2022 🥾 Pricketts Fort State Park 🏃🏽‍♀️ #westvirginialife #westvirginiasunset #wvprickettsfort #wv #westvirginiatrails #railtrails #westbygodvirginia #fairmontwv #sunset #igfeed #mentalhealth #happinessproject #bestrong #clearyourmind #youcandoanythingyousetyourmindto #naturelovers #naturebeauty #rawwestvirginia #truewestvirginia #getsomefreshair #takeadeepbreath #onefootinfrontoftheother (at Prickett's Fort State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYmDgGnDXeG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[keshnj]

Happy Sunday!!! What an awesome to start the week off with a good brisk walk. #happysunday #excerciseyourheart #getsomefreshair #bellafit (at Jaycee Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSUnexnl3dF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thebookdragon217]

I do my best reading alone in the park with sounds of nature and people in the background. Being outdoors and getting fresh air is my happy place. It works wonders for my anxiety and reading outside is a welcome escape when I feel trapped in my emotions and overwhelmed. QOTD: What do you like to do when you're feeling overwhelmed? #readingoutside #readingisrelaxing #booksinnature #takeabookeverywhere #bookishtotes #booksbooksbooks #bookdragon #bookworm #bookneed #readingisselfcare #getsomefreshair #bookwormlife #bookishphoto #books #novelsuspects #thrillernerdigan #read (at Juniper Valley Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFwaQ6gqD6/?igshid=19opofsttu2ev

[lhebymary]

HAPPY SUNDAY ❤️ | Are you going through any of these things right now? If so...YOU’RE BURNED OUT SIS! 😞😞😞 . . Take some time off to yourself. Whatever you are working on right now..put it to the side for a min and give yourself a little break. Rather it’s sit in your car for a min, hell take a little ride around the city to get some fresh air, lock yourself in the bathroom, better yet take a nice bubble bath and let your fav songs play while getting some nice and relaxing peaceful time to yourself. I swear this is a must with everything else going on in the world. 🙏🏼😕 You definitely gotta take a mental check! Hope this post helps someone! Enjoy your Sunday! 😉💕 . . What are some things you do to help from getting burned out? Comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @lhebymary #LHEByMary #Repost #AreYouBurnedOut #TakeABreak #GetYourMindRight #TakeTimeOutForYou #PeaceIsAMust #ProtectYourEnergy #EvaluateYourSurroundings #Mental #MentalHealth #MentalCheck #CheckOnYourStrongFriends #TheyAreNotOkay #ItsOkayBeingNotOkay #PutYourselfOnTheSchedule #MentalBreak #RelaxationIsAMust #TakeJoyRide #GetSomeFreshAir #TakeABubbleBath #Shop #GetSomeBundlesFromMe #GetFineForTheSummertime #LinkInBio #TellAFriend #20REFERRALS #FollowMe #Repost #MotivationalSundays (at Peace Of Mind) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa6itRnWoj/?igshid=2sm2liooiwa7

[dwightvasel]

Strength. #keepitwild #keephealthy #baldeagle #eagle #raptor #gtnp #wyoming #staystrong #usa #america #symbolofstrength #getoutside #getsomefreshair #haveagreatday (at Grand Teton National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cIEttn6px/?igshid=1glhizlamuugy

[marcymassura]

Tried to take purity photo of rain on a succulent and someone showed up and stuck their tongue out at me. #stressbreak #getsomefreshair #catsdontappreciateart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sEK3JHsyp/?igshid=9e09rhhokjnh

[spicerevolution]

This Saturday @pvillefm is OUTDOORS!!! Enjoy sunshine, blue sky and all your favorites 8:30-1 #getsomefreshair #shoplocal #pleasantville #saturday #farmersmarket #outside #spice #salt #cookies (at Pleasantville Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9m6yI3pldo/?igshid=1vvdkoabp6srl

[1craftybruja]

praying mantis . . . . . #nm #awesome #objects2desire #prayingmantis #bugs #mantis #objects2desirestudio #bug #mymountainhome #getsomefreshair (at Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmVQkBJRSh/?igshid=5kaj1ciltwlo

[millennial94meets-world]

QUARANTINED: NEIGHBORLY BREAKTHROUGHS

Good evening...

It is now Day 6 of the quarantine in my city, and don’t worry, the wine is restocked in my apartment: they can’t keep us down. 

As I drive through the neighborhood to make necessary grocery trips or run essential errands, I have noticed a spike in human activity among my neighborhood community as more and more people that I have never seen before have started walking--walking their dogs, walking their kids, walking with their spouses, walking with their siblings and aunts, walking with their grandparents, and to be quite honest, it’s annoying beautiful. 

Everyone waves to each other while maintaining a safe distance. Moms and dads that would probably typically come home from work and make dinner then watch TV, and send the kids to bed are now making new daily routines and even bringing out the strollers for the really little ones and the colorful tricycles for the grade school kids. It’s f*cking wonderful to see people implementing what may seem as small change but will have a large impact on themselves and their families. These are patterns that their kids will pick up on and hopefully continue as they grow. 

It shows that when the world looks like it’s frowning globally that we can find a way to smile locally, and if that doesn’t make it into your pile of positive vibes for this week, then f*ck you, Patricia. Go be a “negative-Nancy” somewhere else, but let Karen do something nice for herself for once. You strap up those knock-off New Balances, and you go girl! 

I’m not saying that I’m going to go for a walk anytime soon; I’m just saying it’s beautiful. 🤣❤ 

And as always, 

Happy Quarantine, guys. 

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[just-me-youll-see]

What’s in your backyard? . . #manningparkresort #hiking #freshair #travel #workingholiday #river #nature #landscape #muyfrio #snow #winterwonderland #aussiebackpacker #mysecondhome #comeseewhereiwork #winter #getsomefreshair (at Manning Park Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5rjmVtFChb/?igshid=1qqpgw21eu9e7

[phatsnowbunnyreviews]

#familytime #lovemyfamily #stayhealthy #getsomeexercise #getsomefreshair #getsomesun (at Black River Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_daUzDplPq/?igshid=waeb0jrog9as

[wwsophiesay]

This morning was a disaster 😫 Edward ripped a hole in his new uniform, the blender leaked, I burnt the bacon- YES I KNOW I BURNT THE 🥓 - we had tears and tantrums and I’d already had a crappy nights sleep with nightmares to boot. Option: walk through the park and get some peace and then do some yoga Result: recalibrated Sophie Doesn’t happen often, but sometimes you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do. Next stop, gym. Then relaxing hot bath and early night and start afresh tomorrow. #blenderexplosion #ninjablenderisnotninja #yogaforchills #walkinthepark #getsomefreshair #breatheoutstressbreatheincalm #yogalife #baddaysgooddays #yinyang #marburypark #tearsbeforeschool #momlife #iburntthebacon #imsorryforthebacon #sowasamber #shewasmad https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPT074AXDD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ks66winmuzs9