I’ve seen these posts at least 100x already that all pretty much say the same thing, after surviving COVID-19, you should have a new business, new hustle, new idea, something to level you up for the 2nd half of the year. I understand the thought and the reason behind it. As black people, we have always been taught to always be one step ahead of the game, to be better or to remember to work harder and be smarter than everyone else - so I definitely get why there has been a surge of comments/posts made. But let’s face it, we are dealing with something that is unknown and terrifying and people deal with things differently.
There are some people who have not been able to just take a moment and breathe. People who have been working multiple jobs, helping their families, in school and managing a household with kids. This can be used as a moment to regroup, spend time with family and figure out what is really important for them. There are also people who are using this time to nail down that business plan, start a podcast, clothing line, etc. and that is fine too. However you decide to deal with the anxiety and stress that this pandemic is causing, you should be able to without feeling judged and called out by others.
For me, I have decided to spend this time getting back into shape and being healthier. This time for me is about resetting and aligning on my personal goals. I’m back into celery juicing every morning, taking natural supplements to boost my immune system like Black Seed Oil and Elderberry Syrup, and working out 5-6x a week. Channeling my energy into something positive has helped me not let the updates on COVID-19 take over my life. It's important to know what's going on in the world and around you, but not let it consume you.
This blog post is not to tell you what you should do or should not do during this time. It was more about giving you the grace to do what feels right for you. To not let others, friends, family or media tell you what you should do for you.
Right now, our primary focus should be remaining healthy and surviving this pandemic. Praying that anyone that reads this post, remains healthy and Corona free! In the words of Monique, “I love us for real!”
Love,
Brown Girl