Thriving during quarantine is possible!  Being in quarantine is such a new and unnerving time for many. It can be easy to fall into a negative head space surrounding all of the uncertainty in the world right now. However instead of just focusing on “surviving” the quarantine, learn how the Cornerstone wellness coaches are choosing to “thrive” during the quarantine!

Michael Strouse (New Hope Club)

“During quarantine, I had to really refocus on my own values and strengths. As I had to transition to being more involved in the day to day of my kid’s education, patience and fun had to come into it but also a little irreverence and innovation. It’s really shown me how I can best tackle other issues, either existing or new!”

Morgan Fink (Warrington Club)

“For me, the key to staying positive and sane during quarantine is having a routine. Without a routine you might start to treat this like a “stay-cation”. One way I have been doing this is by setting an alarm each morning and starting my day with some sort of workout. Working out at home has really given me the opportunity to change up my workouts and try new things. I have really been enjoying the variety in my routine lately and this is something I’m hoping to continue even when things return to normal. I have also made sure to continue writing out a structured meal plan for the week and sticking to it. This is something that I have always done and I find that it really helps me stay on track. It’s also a great way to stick to my grocery budget each week and prevents impulse/boredom eating.”

Kim Stone (Warrington Club)

“I think now more than ever we have all realized how important connection is to our overall well-being. It has been tough not being able to see our family and friends like we used to which is why we have all had to get a little creative. My BFFs and I have been having weekly Zoom class to stay connected. We don’t all live locally so I’m not sure why we never thought of doing this before, but it has truly been a lifesaver in keeping us sane, staying connected and sharing some laughs.”

Kristen Fredericks (Doylestown Club)

“I think what has been working for me and my family keeping some sanity during quarantine is keeping our routine as close to normal as we can! We still go to bed at our normal time, we set an alarm to wake during the week, and we get ourselves ready each day – including a shower, getting dressed, doing hair/makeup. In addition, we keep a schedule daily for school and for work – it’s a bit modified due to circumstances. We are using our school stomach so we do not go into the kitchen/pantry all day.

Having a sense of normalcy in uncertain times keeps us grounded and also keeps us from falling into bad habits. I think it also helps to keep anxious feelings at bay with so many things in our lives being so different. So much has changed in the past few weeks and our routines are the one thing in our lives that we have control of.”

Cheryl Watkins (Doylestown Club)

“At the Watkins house, we are trying to keep things as normal as possible. This includes keeping up with a healthy sleep cycle, showering and putting on our business casual clothes before retreating into our home offices each morning. Also, we make time for physical movement every day.”

Remember, thriving during quarantine is possible!  Learn more about Wellness Coaching at Cornerstone.