I’ve been talking to friends and relatives about
what to do while quarantined, unable to work, etc.
Fortunately, I’m working and have a great employer
keeping our workspace safe and clean. However, I can relate to the boredom and depression
that can result from having a lot of time on my hands. A few thoughts after
consulting with friends and looking for ways to keep my son busy during these
times:
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Spiritual/Personal Growth: No time is better
than right now to do some self-reflection, get back in touch with your creator
and learn something new. There are tons of online courses, most of which are
free, to learn new hobbies and skills. Check out the Bible App for some great
plans and daily inspiration as well.
·
Physical Growth: One of the things I’m
looking most forward to in early retirement at the end of next year is being
able to better organize my diet and workouts, as being at the whim of someone
else’s schedule has a HUGE impact on both. The picture above is some work I did
recently to rip out a drop ceiling and carpet and move some old equipment
around to create a home gym. Nothing fancy or pretty, but it eliminates any
excuses for slacking.
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Family Time: Man…We all claim that our family
is the most important part of our lives, but when we (and I mean ‘ME’ here) really
have more time for those closest to us, what do we do? I admit failing here but
have recognized this and am really enjoying dedicating more time to those I
care about the most.
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Finishing Things: I am part of an
accountability group and the 4 categories we report on are Faith, Family,
Fitness and Finances. Something I’ve learned a lot about throughout this
pandemic is the importance of sticking to the plan. Routine is critical to
success. Look at all highly successful people and they have that in common. I’ve
worked hard throughout this situation to continue to report and be accountable
to those I am motivated by and aspire to be more like.
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Give: Very simply, people around us are
hurting right now. Who (what kind of person) will you want folks to tell your
grandchildren you were years from now when this is behind us? Find something or
someone in your community to help. Put yourself in their shoes. Have empathy. Think
about all of the people who have helped you along the way. More important,
think about how you want to be remembered and how you want your creator to
think of you between now and the short period of time before you meet Him.
I get it. There’s a lot better advice out there
and certainly more we can do with our time. Feel free to chime in. And please
know that I’m thinking and praying for you and yours during these times. Thanks
for taking the time to stop by and feel free to comment and share your own
wisdom.
