30-Day Quarantine Challenge

I am not going to lie, I am not handling lockdown, quarantine, shelter-in-place or social distancing well … at all. The optimistic part of me feels like this is an amazing time to settle into deep thought, reflection, self-care and come up with solutions to solve the world’s problems. The realistic part of me is struggling to find the motivation to get up, get going, stay active and positive day-after-day.

Now that the reality is here, that these restrictions (and the threat that has imposed them) are not going away anytime soon, and definitely not in the next 30 days, it is the perfect time to put out a new challenge! One just special enough for April 2020, sure to be one of the strangest months ever, for all of us.

While we have plenty of excuses…the gyms are closed, grocery shopping is “dangerous,” pizza still delivers and Netflix streams 24/7, we also have plenty of opportunity to indulge in a little self care. We just have to stand up, dust off the cookie crumbs, take a shower, set some goals, and get to work on ourselves.

Are you ready? I am. Thank goodness the journey to wellness is ever evolving and it’s never to late for a fresh start. Today, we can commit to pay attention to, and to invest in our health, sanity and social graces during this period. And just as the optimistic side of me wants to believe, we can all come out of this stronger on the other side.

What is involved in the 30-Day Quarantine Challenge?

This challenge is very similar to the December self -care challenge, with just a few modifications considering our current circumstances. Below is a list of things you can do daily to maintain (or improve) your health, fitness and sanity during this challenging time.

1. Meditate: I love the calm app for guidance. But all you need is a quiet space.
2. Yoga: Studios are closed and many are streaming classes for free. All you need is enough space for a mat and your device so you can hear and see the cues.
3. Workout hard: to break a sweat and release stress. I have the BEST alphabet workouts for you to do daily that you will love! You do not need any equipment to get stronger, your body and a stopwatch are all you need!
4. Workout easy: to get some fresh air and peace of mind. While leaving the home can be controversial, we are still allowed to go outside and run, walk or go for a bike ride. Fresh air still feels good on your body and works wonders for your mental health.
5. Liquid Plants: Make yourself a green juice or a yummy smoothie. The boost of phytochemical power is invigorating! My new favorite is celery, lemon and ginger, but you can get the basics here.
6. Say Hi: Isolation is inherently lonely, but we can still connect. Call, text, zoom friends and family near and far. Feeling connected socially is essential, especially right now.
7. Journal: There is no doubt these are trying times. But it’s also known that you can’t feel grateful and angry at the same time. It will pay dividends to focus on what is going well and what you have to look forward to.
8. Eat Well: Cook a healthy, plant forward meal. “You are what you eat” is not just a funny saying. And a pantry full of shelf-stable food and the pizza guy on speed dial will not serve you well 30-days from now.
9. Home Spa: Take an epsom or bubble bath. Put some essential oil in there, light a candle, put on a face mask, deep condition your hair.
10. Other: ____(Whatever you need today to feel cared for)___

Why take the 30-Day Quarantine Challenge?

Because you have nothing else to do – ha ha! I know that’s not true, but chances are you have less structure now than you’ve ever had in your life. I’ve been working from home since 2006 and self-employed since 2013. Daytime pajamas have been a thing for me for well over a decade. But even that lack of structure can’t compare to what we’ve got going on now. We have to nowhere to go and no one to meet. Literally. Our schedules are loose and it’s easy to setting into nothing-ness.

This challenge can give structure to your days and weeks. Will give you things to “schedule” and deadlines to follow. You can plan your self-care/sanity acts in your daily planner to fill up your old appointments. We can do more than just stay “busy” with this challenge. We can be intentional, active and even though we’re inside, we can move forward.

Getting Started on the 30-Day Quarantine Challenge:

1. Join the 30-Day Challenge Series private Facebook Group for daily accountability.
2. Join my mailing list for the free 30-day tracker and also get access to my Clean & Colorful Jumpstart Guide and a monthly eNews you can use love note from me.
   • If you’ve already subscribed, then use your bookmark from before to find the page were ALL the challenges are. It will also be sent in this month’s newsletter. Be sure to bookmark it for future use.
3. Mark your calendar, we’re getting started on Wednesday April 1st!
4. Invite your friends, we have power in numbers! Use the “click to tweet” below or share on FB or IG!