As we have entered into another season let’s recap these last 9 months of this year. We’ve gone through multiple changes and have become accustomed to many new things we didn’t think we would have to. Everyone has either felt or is still feeling the pressure of these new changes. Let's talk about the positive and negatives that this new life has brought among us
and some advice for you to keep pushing forward.
As we have entered into another season let’s recap these last 9 months of this year. We’ve gone through multiple changes and have become accustomed to many new things we didn’t think we would have to. Everyone has either felt or is still feeling the pressure of these new changes. Let's talk about the positive and negatives that this new life has brought among us and some advice for you to keep pushing forward.
All went south when COVID-19 was announced a global pandemic in March of this year. Soon the state of Washington was put into lockdown and self quarantine over what was supposed to be our summer. Many of us students and teens felt so isolated from everyone. I asked students “What has been the hardest thing to deal with during Covid-19?” Many said that it was hard not being able to see and spend time with friends as much. As well as not attending church due to our state’s rules. Others had a hard time keeping up with school work as it felt like teachers were loading up on homework. Many teen’s mental health has been poor. With higher rates of anxiety, stress, and depression while being socially isolated.
Even in bad situations one of the best things to do is focus on the positive. So I asked “What has been the best thing that has happened during COVID-19?” Many students wrote back saying spending more time with close family has been really fortunate. I find that all the time spent quarantining with family has made us closer. One response I got was finding new friendships and relationships. During this isolation one of the only things I found myself doing is talking to my friends like many of you did as well. We got to talk a lot more and find out new things about them. We should really be appreciative of our new and old friends for being in our lives during this pandemic. Other people spent time on themselves. I think that all this time spent alone is a good time to reflect on yourself. Working on making yourself into a more positive and productive person. Now that everything is all online, the world is literally at our fingertips.
Here are some tips that might just help you live happier a little bit more everyday.
Fill your life with people who uplift you. It’s hard enough to be in a negative atmosphere but putting yourself in an environment where people care about you is something that helps you significantly.
Find things and hobbies that make you happy. Listen to your favorite music. Christmas time is here so you can officially start listening to your Christmas playlist. Bake some of your fav cookies. Do things you like to do more often like binge watching or knitting. Things that you feel proud accomplishing. And things you enjoy doing.
Look to God. He’s the only one that can truly help you. If you take your time to pray and listen to him. He will lead you and inspire you on what to do. Read the bible. You will find that God will never never put you in a situation you can’t handle.
Think about others. In these times it may seem difficult to not be able to see your friends or family but remember why you're doing it. There are many lives at stake. And if we want to make this pandemic go away we need to do the best we can to stop exposing the virus to others. One day I know we will get through this, together!
If you have any questions or want some advice you’re always welcome to contact me @aaa_rainier_echoes on Instagram or rainier.echoes@auburn.org on email. Sometimes life is tough or you have some questions you just want answered. My job is to find those answers for you.
“Have a good day you beautiful chicken nuggets” - Pastor K
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