5 Tips for Living in a Virtual World
We are living in unprecedented times. Things are shifting rapidly. We are being asked to adjust in major ways and we're being asked to do it NOW.
The last couple of weeks have been an emotional roller coaster. I've felt it ALL - confusion, fear, anger, grief, hope, excitement, joy - and many things in between. Is it safe to assume you've been feeling it all too?
I've been watching as friends and family adjust, as colleagues pivot their businesses to stay relevant, as the city takes great measures for safety and as communities come together in creative ways to support one another.
There has been so much collective disappointment and uncertainty with things canceling and shutting down. But there has also been tremendous displays of compassion and generosity as people look out for one another in inspiring ways. It's another brilliant example of BOTH/AND, the paradox of this beautiful yet often brutal human experience we are sharing.
With so many people sheltering in place and taking their lives online to flatten the curve, the online space has gotten pretty crowded and noisy. Today, I'm offering a few tips for navigating this virtual world so that you can remain grounded, connected to your heart and at peace.
5 Tips for Living in a Virtual World
1. Keep it Clean - Think of your online space like your personal living room and keep it picked up (which may also be a challenge right now!). This could mean clearing off your desktop, backing up and deleting photos from your phone, tidying up your inbox or freeing up storage on your hard drive. The virtual equivalent of buying fresh flowers for your house is updating your desktop to something beautiful. I've included a download for you below!
2. Unsubscribe & Unfollow - Seriously, do it. If you are no longer interested in the content or it's simply adding to the noise give yourself permission to opt out. Be mindful of what you are consuming and how it impacts you then, choose wisely.
3. Create Boundaries - This is a great time to revisit your phone settings. Consider turning off your notifications or setting up custom Do Not Disturb hours. YOU get to say when your phone dings at you or not.
4. Show Up Fully - When you show up in a zoom meeting or virtual yoga class, BE PRESENT. It takes more effort to stay present when you're not physically in the room with other people but the experience will be much more satisfying if you give it your full attention. And it honors the space and the people in it with you!
5. Turn it Off - Literally. Shut your computer, turn off your phone and go outside. We all know this is good advice but we don't always do it. Give yourself time to unplug and reconnect with what matters most to you.
