Sometimes I write a post, go back and read it, and make major changes, if I read it again and it still makes me feel sick, I set it aside and write a new post. This is one of those weeks. I had six conference calls and meetings last week. Way too much exposure to people who are paying attention to the chaos in the United States.
I predict the demand for mental health care, antidepressants, and anti anxiety medications will skyrocket this year. Well and maybe sales of alcohol.
So how can I redirect.
I can control what I read. I am still looking at some news, the chaos leaders are hoping that we will become so horrified that we will look away. I need to see enough to know what outrage to express.
I can control what I hear. There is music playing as I write this. I can change the subject when conversation moves beyond what I need or want to hear.
I can control what I do. My daily walk, and near daily time in the pool make me feel good. I can make sure I do those things.
I can play in the kitchen. I will bake bread at least once a week. I am reading a great cookbook. Time to get creative, I get lost in my time in the kitchen.
I can control what I watch. I have a collection of DVDs that I can escape into for days. It is Britcom night whenever I decide it should be.
I can write. I filed a complaint with Google the other day, the map incorrectly identifies the Gulf of Mexico. My blog and very limited Social Media posts can point out the illogic and idiocy. Not by insulting the morons in charge, but with rational logic. Think through it, unlike the people who have no idea what the collateral consequences of actions might be.
Take care of yourself.
Do things that are good for you.
Don't forget to breath.
Mental health care will skyrocket alright....because people will get denied the care.
ReplyDeleteCan't we replace him with Lady Bunny?
DeleteThe gulf is showing as this in Australia, and I don't know what it is elsewhere. "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)."
ReplyDeleteIn Canada it is showing Gulf of Mexico, in the USA, Gulf of America (and that is wrong)
DeleteYes, mental health is an even more serious concern now. I, too, am staying current but not getting buried in the news.
ReplyDeleteHow hard is it to learn Spanish so we can join you?
DeleteYou can do anything you set your mind to!
DeleteI saw a map meme yesterday with Prince's symbol and the label "The Gulf Formerly Known as the Gulf of Mexico." Seems like the perfect solution to me!
ReplyDeleteHow much time and money will be wasted correcting this mistake?
DeleteYou're doing all the right things to keep yourself mentally and physically strong, and balanced, even when the crazy is out in full force.
ReplyDeleteI will try.
DeleteYour list is perfection. I am doing most of those things, too. Maintaining sanity is key.
ReplyDeleteI have also done the Google complaint about the Gulf, and will continue to correct people.
If I surrender, he wins.
DeleteGreat suggestions for sanity at this unusual time. I've cut down on my news reading and watching but I still need to stay informed so I keep up without dwelling. The whole Kennedy Center thing made me think of you.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see what all happens.
DeleteI sold my Meta stock, and I have switched by search engine to Duck, Duck, Go. I am avoiding Target and Amazon right now too. I know those are little things but it makes me feel better. I read the newsletters I get and am glad when I read of those fighting back.
ReplyDeleteEach person can stand up in their own way.
DeleteAfter four years, let us hope that The Democrats have got their act together but so much is being trashed right now that it will be exceedingly difficult for a new administration to rebuild and heal the wounds. Nothing will ever be the same again.
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