How to Stay Inspired during COVID-19
Stay Inspired during COVID-19
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has rocked our worlds and disrupted normalcy the past month.
As we are all feeling anxious and wondering what’s going to come next, it’s important to take this time to block out the noise and discover new ways to stay inspired, take the time to reflect, or build quality connections with one another (while social distancing). Our team shared ways that they stay not only relaxed but inspired as we work through this together.
Connecting Through Music
Emily Purvis
Something that has given me both solace and inspiration in these weird times is music. Feeling connected to lyrics or a melody makes you feel like what you’re going through isn’t so different from what someone else has experienced or is experiencing currently. That sense of connection is something I find such comfort in and it often inspires a perspective I didn’t realize I needed to feel more balanced. Sharing music with others has always been one of my favorite forms of communication, and has been a therapeutic way for me to work through and navigate the things life has thrown my way. Lately, I’ve been listening to a wide range of music, but have been sharing and circling back to these particular tracks because it just feels right:
1.) Spanish Pipedream by John Prine (for when the news is overwhelming and I’m missing John Prine)
2.) Hide in Your Shell by Supertramp (for when I’m feeling freaked out by the state of the world)
3.) Keep Ya Head Up by 2Pac (for when I just gotta keep my head up)
4.) Hi, I’m Dave (From “DAVE”) by Lil Dicky (for when I need a laugh)
5.) Rock Steady by Aretha Franklin (for when I need to dance/feel sassy/get the creative juices flowing)
6.) Peace and Rockets by Orbiter (for when I’m missing going to live shows)
Getting Outside
Lindsay Helms
I never realized that my drive home was when I would decompress from the work-day and transition my mindset to relaxing and enjoying the rest of the day. I have found that working from home means I don’t have any built-in transition from work to home, but that taking walks after the work-day has been incredibly helpful in creating that division. This then means I can relax and enjoy my home time more easily. Getting out of the house, safely, and enjoying my dogs and the environment is also a break from the digital environment. While I love having the ability to connect digitally, we’re all increasingly relying on that digital atmosphere and it’s incredibly easy to forget that the world isn’t actually digital. Getting outside gives me the opportunity to disconnect from all digital sources and by doing so, the ability to connect more fully with myself and the present.
Moving Forward through Dance
Keara Wright
Keeping physically active is a great way to avoid going stir crazy. The necessary focus, muscle strengthening and cardio endurance keep the mind active and engaged. It’s important especially now when it’s so tempting to glue yourself to the couch the entire day. Choreographed dance is my preferred method – and now so many choreographers around the world are offering online free classes during this time. What better way to learn new styles, connect with your expanding community and stay healthy.
Keeping in Touch with Others
Sophia Ward
We are all going through this pandemic together, thus I try my best to keep in touch with my family and friends. You never know how someone is doing unless you ask them, “How are you?” I’ve learned by asking them that question, you are giving that person space they need to vent or express themselves – which is what we all need right now. I’ve been in touch with my family every day and reconnected with old friends I haven’t talked to in months and even years. Reconnecting and keeping in touch with my circle of friends and family has made everything that’s happening less surreal and a little more normal.
More High-Quality Family Time
Scott Schroeder
The past few years, I have really tried to focus on maintaining work-life balance. I enjoy working in marketing, spending time with friends and family, and doing home renovation projects as a hobby. Being forced to slow down because of the stay at home order has made me realize that I was doing too much and running at a frantic pace. Since moving into quarantine, we cook dinner together as a family every night homeschooling has provided us with more opportunities to connect as a family, and, even though we are not able to sit in the same room, working remotely has given me an opportunity to build stronger relationships with my work team. While there are certain things that I miss about the way I was living my life just six weeks ago, there are definitely some things that I will incorporate into this new reality. Life will never be the same – and in some ways that is a blessing.
Stay Safe and Inspired – We’re in this Together!
These are just a few ways our team is staying inspired as we adjust to a new way of working and creating bold, purposeful content for our clients. From all of us at Liquid Creative, we hope you are staying safe and healthy at home.
