We are all well aware that the world is somewhat returning to reopening and getting back to our new normal it’s not just schools and businesses that are slowly adapting to changes and a new routines, its all of our lives in general, over the whole wide world.
Everyone is adjusting their day-to-day lives, be it something resembling their pre-outbreak schedule or a brand new one as we adapt to a post-coronavirus world. For many, it’s a challenging shift as there’s no real timeline of how long this will continue for, but just because the transition can be hard, doesn’t mean it has to actually be hard.
With that being said, positivity isn’t always the easiest thing to have when you are faced with uncertanty or if you are uncomfortable with change, but we are all in the same boat, just effected differently and know that you are not alone.
There is a saying that goes, “ a rising tide will lift all boats” so associate yourself with positivity, surround yourself with it, read and listen to positive things to make the process just a little easier.
So here are our tips that could help your new routine POST COVID19….
Keep things in perspective
One of the most important parts of adjusting to a new routine is to accept that this is new for everyone. It’s important to recognise there’s no blueprint for this, for anyone! The ‘should be’ type of thinking really gets thrown out the window because no one saw this coming, no one has been effected by it before let alone the WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, so let go of the expectations that things “should” be a certain way.
So much of this is out of our control that if we create a daily routine, including small goals that we can see through the confusion and follow one course until successful, this than gives us a real sense of accomplishment for our days.
Maintaining a balance
It can be difficult balancing the logistics of a new routine alongside the emotions that come with and everything we’ve experienced in the last few months, both on a small, personal scale and a larger, global scale.
Its important to remind ourselves we’re doing the best we can. It’s important we prioritise emotional well-being, taking care of ourselves without a sense of guilt. That’s particularly important for parents who are trying to manage the ins and outs of homeschooling, trying to work and find some type of balance, business owners adapting their business model to a whole new way of functioning and anyone who has lost their job or been greatly effected by the outbreak. Do the best you can and don’t focus on the rest.
Looking ahead
As restrictions are rolled back, there is a sense of optimism about the near future even as fears about another outbreak of virus. Prioritising emotional presence, focusing on the what is versus what happened in the past or might happen in the future.
Acknowledge focusing on the now, this is challenging but holding on to a sense of optimism can go a long way even if so much of the future remains speculative. People have concerns about whether or not life will return to normal immediately or if they’ll have time to readapt. And there’s fear of what the new normal might look like, and that is all valid feelings to have, again just try and remain positive and optimistic and look for the chances for personal growth and development in the situations.
Be Real
Know that in the gym you will not be where you were physically, mentally and emotionally pre Covid19. Don’t have the expectation on yourself that you will be as fit or as strong as you where, don’t come to the gym lifting the same weights because your in a different condition now. Start of with the basics, lift light and work on a baseline of fitness to work yourself back to where you were. Everyone will be again, in the same boat. Start small and work your way back.
Meetings with yourself
If you schedule your classes the day prior you are more likely to stay in routine. Make it an appointment with yourself to get in and get it done and don’t let yourself down. That is your time to work on whatever your goals are that you have set and want to achieve. Start with 3 sessions and work you way back to the 6 you did pre Covid19.
START NOW
I highlight this one because i feel its the most important. The routine that you want to establish with the gym included into your daily or weekly routine. START THAT ROUTINE NOW. Plan this week to utilise the time you would go to the gym to do something active to get you into the habit. Than once the gym opens, change the activity to the gym and you will be so surprised at how much easier it actually is to stick to your routine.
Cheers
Chantelle
xo