Stay Connected

“I believe that America is the engine of ingenuity, ” says Dr. Sullivan of the Cleveland Clinic. “We should be creating ways to stay connected or inventing something interesting or fun right now to be creative. And we should be coming up with these ideas and letting our kids participate in them to help build their emotional IQ and their self-confidence as they’re navigating this normal as well,” he explains.

“I think we can utilize this time to be innovative and to be creative in terms of how we’re going to cope with this, and we can also use it for good. Meaning, we can look at what we still have in our lives and be grateful for that versus what we’re missing right now,” adds Dr. Sullivan.

Develop ways to stay in touch during this time of sheltering in place. Connect with friends and relatives on social media or face time. Talk about fun adventures, add humor, and avoid a focus on the news..

Write an email with photographs. Shine together rather than struggle alone.

Imagine writing a letter to someone far away? Do you still know how to write in cursive? Find a pen that flows and go for it.

Journal writing will also assist with ways to flick fear into fresh ideas. Start with a concern and see how many ways you can write it into a creative idea.

Avoid a news burn out. Go in for a quick view and then shut it down. If you see a negative find three possibilities to replace it. What would you do to help?




It's close to spring cleaning time. Get a head start on, "throwing instead of stowing." Box items for Good Will or your favorite charity shop.

Embrace moments. Find a discover in nature's as a way to renew.