I have a client who has given me permission to share her story. She was an overworked, single mother who never had the time and energy to achieve her health and fitness goals. We went through several "perspective shifting" exercises, thus shifting her "view" of her situation. She began to see and think differently, and that resulted in empowering her to discover new ideas when choosing healthier foods. She began exercising on her lunch breaks, and created activities with the kids that involved all of them playing outside together. Within a month, she was halfway to her goal weight with more energy and determination.

 Let's look at when we were in the midst of the pandemic. Most of us were in quarantine, many had ventured out daily, fearful they may contract the virus or spread it to others. Some were suffering with an illness not knowing if they would receive the care they need. Some were working tirelessly to help with no ability to go home to their families or take proper care of themselves. Let’s face it, it was a scary time. We have been humbled to access what is necessary to get us through each day. We can't visit friends, take a vacation or even hug our loved ones. How has your perspective shifted? What is important to you now? Does what concerned you 6 months ago concern you now? Is something that was unforgivable before seem more forgivable now? What new insights do you have about those you are in quarantine with? I invite you to take a moment to inventory what is new to you now and what have you learned? How do you want to process this new information?

 When we emerged from the crisis, what lessons did we learn? How will we approach things? We can't assume or imagine what changes our world will dictate when this is over, but we CAN change how we will BE in this new world.