Stay Sane in the Mundane

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I’m writing because during this crazy time, when everything is turned upside down and inside out, it is easy to go in a downward spiral.  The first week of the Covid 19 shutdowns, I was so sad.  There were so many cancelled plans.  Now, I am trying to stay positive, along with you.  So, I would like to share some tips that have helped me stay sane in the mundane of staying home.  I would like to hear from you, so we can encourage each other on this journey.  

Yes, I’ve been home schooling for 12 years.  My oldest two “kids”(young men) are graduating this year; I have a 9th and 3rd grader, and I am starting a kindergartener next year.  That thought in itself is enough to take me over the edge.  However, God has been faithful and has given me grace to make it through each day, and He gives me courage to continue.  I also have a husband that is very supportive and gives me a pep talk, when I’m crying.

So, over the next few days, I would like to give some ideas for those of you who are starting on this journey of being stuck at home.  May God give each of us grace for each moment, and courage to be a light and show love.  May God help us stay sane in the mundane!

Top 10 Tips for Staying Sane in the Mundane

1.  STAY POSITIVE

2.  STAY IN THE WORD (READ THE BIBLE)

3.  GET THE KIDS TO HELP

4.  GO OUTSIDE

5.  DON’T CLEAN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

6.  SING/ PUT ON MUSIC

7.  FIND A HOBBY 

8.  KEEP A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, BUT DO HAVE A SCHEDULE OR A GOAL FOR THE DAY

9.  STAY CONNECTED (ONLINE FOR NOW)

10. You are loved!!!RELAX, REMEMBER THAT NO ONE IS PERFECT.  GOD LOVES US JUST THE WAY WE ARE, AND OFFERS FORGIVENESS, FREEDOM, AND GRACE.  

If you have some ideas that go along with these tips, or want to add more, please comment below or on facebook, and I would love to add them to the next posts.  Thanks!  For now, take a deep breath and know that you are loved.  

Psalm 61:1 “Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.  From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (KNJV).