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you, from me to me, during difficult times. Print it out, fill it out, and post it on your bedroom or bathroom mirror./p>p>It’s been a while since I checked in with you, and vice versa. The pandemic became the center of our lives and a major distraction. So much has changed in our outer world that may be affecting our inner world. Depression. Anxiety. Grief. Walking on eggshells. Fatigue, both mentally and physically. Confusion. We’ve suffered tough losses, some that may be painfully fresh. You may have lost someone or multiple people. /p>p>a hrefhttp://lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.pdf>Click here to keep reading and download the whole love letter in a time of a pandemic for free in PDF form./a>/p>figure classwp-block-image is-resized>a hrefhttp://lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.pdf target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img data-recalc-dims1 decodingasync data-attachment-id1749 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/08/15/a-love-letter-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic/a-love-letter-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-2/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?fit816%2C1056&ssl1 data-orig-size816,1056 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titleA Love Letter in the Time of a Pandemic data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?fit232%2C300&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?fit640%2C829&ssl1 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic-791x1024.jpg?resize396%2C512 altA Love Letter in the Time of a Pandemic classwp-image-1749 width396 height512 srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?resize791%2C1024&ssl1 791w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?resize232%2C300&ssl1 232w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?resize768%2C994&ssl1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Love-Letter-in-the-Time-of-a-Pandemic.jpg?w816&ssl1 816w sizes(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px />/a>/figure>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/08/15/a-love-letter-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1884 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-life-advice category-mental-health category-self-help tag-mental-health tag-trauma tag-trauma-healing idpost-1884 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentNovember 15, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/>15/span>br />Novbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/ relbookmark>Are You Coping with Trauma? 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Jumping at loud orunexpected sounds? Withdrawing from the world and the people around you? Sinkinginto sudden bouts of sadness and despair? You may be coping with the effects ofa traumatic event you experienced./em>/p>p>I can remember driving toward a traffic light after a shoppingtrip. A young man ran out into the street in front of the car right in front ofme and was launched into the sky before hitting the inner median. I still amnot sure how witnessing this tragedy may have affected me. It was all sosudden./p>p>Being constantly teased and bullied as a child can be traumatic for many—even when they have reached middle age!/p>p>Kids who have been subjected to school shootings often strugglewith the after effects of these traumatic events. Adults have difficultycoping, so imagine what trauma does to a young, not-yet fully developed mind./p>p>Women who experience divorce sometimes struggle with trauma andshock at having to adjust to life without their significant others. /p>p>And after the shock of experiencing the beginning of a global pandemic in the year 2020, it is difficult to find someone who isn’t dealing with some level or form of trauma. Families are struggling with grief due to the loss of loved ones, watching them slowly or suddenly pass away, friends losing friends, and nervousness about even being around others in public. /p>p>Media reporting doesn’t make things much better, constantlypublishing fear stories that can cause anxiety to ripple through communities.Not to mention the recession that took root in 2020, causing many to lose theirjobs and sense of stability./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>UnderstandingTrauma/strong>/h2>p>A trauma is a shock to the system that can affect the mind, body,and sometimes even a person’s spirit or set of beliefs. The AmericanPsychological Association defines it as “an emotional response to a terribleevent.” /p>p>There are numerous studies about how trauma can affect the bodyand the brain. One day you are cruising through life, with everything going asyou think it should, and the next you are hit with a whammy. In major cases, youmight eventually become completely confused as to why you’re even here on thisplanet called Earth. You may get caught up in your thoughts of the past,instead of living in the present and looking forward to the future. Trauma andanxiety are linked because it can cause a person to live in constant fear ofexperiencing that situation again./p>p>Trauma can come in many different forms, from losing someone closeto you, to going through some type of combat (PTSD), to witnessing an accidentor tragedy (like 9/11). And sometimes you don’t even realize that your mind andyour body have been affected by this trauma until there is some type oftrigger./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>PotentialEffects and Symptoms of Trauma/strong>/h2>p>How do you know you are struggling with the effects of trauma? Theseare some of the possible symptoms:/p>ul classwp-block-list>li>Physical reactions, like nervous gut, headaches, nausea, and/or insomnia./li>li>Making rash decisions, or choices that aren’t beneficial./li>li>Withdrawing from the world; pushing people away; social anxiety./li>li>Difficulty maintaining healthy relationships./li>li>Angry outbursts or mood fluctuations./li>li>Random flashbacks to the traumatic event./li>/ul>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>Ways to Dealwith Trauma/strong>/h2>p>Finding a therapist who specializes in treating the effects oftrauma, one that you feel comfortable with, is ideal. There are a few differenttrauma therapy options, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ExposureTherapy. But what do you do to cope when you can’t find a therapist who canhelp you at the moment? Here are just a few suggestions:/p>ul classwp-block-list>li>Acknowledge that you are experiencing trauma, and recognize that it is not your fault./li>li>Counteract a negative thought with a positive one. For instance, as soon as a negative remembrance or flashback comes to mind, attempt to picture yourself in your favorite place, somewhere peaceful, or remembering a fun time you had with friends./li>li>It sounds cliché, but meditation can help. All it requires is shutting off outside influences for at least a few minutes and taking a moment to concentrate on you. It helps get you centered. Yoga and other forms of exercise can also help./li>li>Stay busy with something that interests you, whether it’s a hobby or a business goal./li>li>Talk to a professional about sleeping aids that will be right for you if you’re having trouble getting to sleep at night. It is so important to get your proper rest./li>/ul>p>Hopefully, if you’re coping with trauma, you’ll be able to findthe help that you need to heal. Understand that you are not to blame, and thatyou’re not alone. Reject guilt and shame. Take care of yourself because youmatter./p>p>Love Lynn/p>p>em>* This informationis partly based on personal experiences, and is not meant as a substitute for theadvice and counseling of a professional./em>/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1698 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-people category-life-advice category-mental-health category-relationships category-self-help tag-anxiety tag-life-advice idpost-1698 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentJuly 9, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/>09/span>br />Julbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/ relbookmark>What Are the (Small) Triggering Things or People You Deal with Daily?/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/mental-health/ relcategory tag>Mental Health/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1700 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/manicurephone/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"9","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 70D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"100","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.25","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlemanicurephone data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        blockquote classwp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow>p>em>If you analyze each day, you’ll probably notice a number of small things that happen throughout that can trigger you to anger, annoyance, or maybe just a bit of an upset that throws you off balance for a while. It might be helpful to take note of those things and recognize how they may be affecting how things go for you, in the short term and long term./em>/p>/blockquote>p>br>A hair that just won’t stay in place, no matter how many times you brush orcomb it down. The zipper that gets stuck when you are in a rush to head out ofthe door. The cellphone keypad that keeps delivering the wrong letter./p>p>When you are in a state of anxiety, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed, sometimes the smallest of triggers can set you off in a number of ways. A trigger can make you suddenly have a verbal outburst of anger, make you cry, or cause you to self-medicate. Here are a few triggers that could be affecting your anxiety levels and stealing your joy or productivity./p>p>strong>Buttons RepeatedlyPressed/strong>/p>p>Have you ever been watching a movie or television show and findyourself having to press the buttons multiple times before getting a response?How many times would you say you press a button each day, whether it’s a remotecontrol, smartphone, tablet, or other piece of technology?/p>p>strong>Sideways Commentsfrom Others/strong>/p>p>If you’ve ever been around a group of people, there always seems to be at least one that has to make sideways comments and try to start drama with you or others. When struggling with anxiety, it can become more and more difficult to ignore those comments. Yet, when you pay them attention, you’re giving them what they want, and distracting yourself from what YOU want./p>p>strong>A Dripping Faucet/strong>/p>p>Drip, drop, drip, drop. Every time you enter the room you hear that constant sound inside of the silence. This can be a triggering thing for some people, especially when it’s happening on a daily basis. Sometimes the issue can easily be remedied by simply tightening something up./p>p>strong>A Loud Sudden Noise/strong>/p>p>This is particularly triggering for someone who struggles with PTSD. Out of nowhere, a loud noise that leaves you wondering, “what the *** was that?” This is an issue for some people during July 4th Independence day displays and other celebrations, which sometimes last for days./p>p>strong>Those Annoying “Bugs”/strong>/p>p>There are few things as irritating as when you have an outdoor picnic or barbecue and the bugs won’t leave you alone. When flys, gnats, ants, wasps, and other insects invade your space it can be triggering, causing you to lose your calmness and relaxation. Have you ever seen someone scream and slap around themselves trying to get a bug away? It can be humorous to see, but it can also trigger someone’s anxiety. /p>p>People can also “bug” you, constantly trying to disturb your peace./p>p>strong>Slow Internet/strong>/p>p>Some of us thought we’d be living like The Jetsons by now. But in the early 21st century it’s difficult to even get a steady, consistent, reasonably fast internet connection. Constantly waiting for things to load. I know that my thoughts and ideas come to me very quickly, and I like to get them down as soon as possible. But technology seems to hold me back from doing that sometimes./p>p>strong>Kibbles and Bits and Bits and Bits…/strong>/p>p>If you are a cat owner like me, you know how annoying it can be to have to clean up after your pets. They leave trails of litter from the litter box all around your house and often will drop food kibbles in the most random of places. You step on them when getting out of the shower. You see them in your kitchen and dining room. Seeing these small kibbles and bits can be triggering, if you allow it to become an annoying issue instead of just sweeping things up every week./p>p>strong>Tangled Cords/strong>/p>p>Have you ever found yourself fighting with cords? Trying to detangle a cellphone cord, computer cord, or the cord to your vacuum? The patience wears things after a while. Obviously, the solution is to take the time to wrap the cords properly after each use, but when you are overwhelmed it can be difficult to do the obvious./p>p>Once you start to recognize these triggers, it may be easier to work through them. Take a few deep breaths, acknowledge the issue, and then either fix it or laugh it off. You are in control./p>blockquote classwp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow>p>What are some of the triggers you deal with on a daily basis? And how you can manage them more productively?/p>/blockquote>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1378 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-family category-dealing-with-people category-depression category-mental-health category-relationships category-self-esteem category-self-help tag-relationships tag-toxic-people idpost-1378 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentMarch 12, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/>12/span>br />Marbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/ relbookmark>Do You Have a Toxic Person in Your Life? That Could Be Affecting Your Mental Wellness/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-family/ relcategory tag>Dealing with Family/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/depression/ relcategory tag>Depression/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/mental-health/ relcategory tag>Mental Health/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-esteem/ relcategory tag>Self-Esteem/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?w640&ssl1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1380 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/people-2591874_1920/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 data-orig-size640,427 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlepeople-2591874_1920 data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>/p>p>A lot ofpeople talk about mental illness as if it spontaneously occurs one day. Maybethey assume that the person was born with the issue, or it is simply a chemicalimbalance. That there is something inherently or biologically wrong with theperson who has depression, anxiety or similar issues. And that may be true forcertain advanced disorders. /p>p>Yet assomeone who has struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I don’tbelieve that it is all about biology. I believe many mental issues are deeplyrooted in circumstance./p>p>Idon’t really like calling them “illnesses.” I think that many mental healthissues are em>symptoms/em> of things thatare going on in that person’s life. /p>p>Frommy experience, a lot of people who struggle with their mental health have thoseissues due to the toxic people in their lives. Toxic people are those who mayor may not be aware of their negativity and choose to spread it around anychance they get. They feed off of making other people feel sad, angry,frustrated, or defeated./p>p>It couldbe that “friend” who makes you feel less than, as if you are lucky tobe in their presence. Constantly launching veiled insults. Insecurity anddepression./p>p>Theparent who either ignores you, mistreats you, or treats you like you don’treally matter. And when you say something in your defense, they tell you tostop being a crybaby because that’s how they were raised (who knows why someonewould want to raise another generation that way when they’re miserable!). I thinkthis begins to breed low self-esteem and depression in very young people./p>p>That onesibling who constantly puts you down instead of bringing you up as they should.Depression, low self-esteem, and imposter syndrome./p>p>Thatbully who bothered you every day you went to school, because he or she wasmiserable and probably being bullied at home. Anxiety and depression./p>p>Watchinga loved one be abused or treated badly for a long period of time. Anxiety./p>p>Manypeople who struggle with substance abuse problems are affected by the toxicpeople in their lives who don’t understand them or don’t even care tounderstand./p>p>Manypeople who struggle with depression feel abandoned and judged by the people whothey would expect to support them./p>p>strong>Guilt and Shame/strong>/p>p>I havesaid before in my books and blog posts that guilt and shame are two of the mostuseless emotions. If you are feeling guilt and shame around your mental wellness,you shouldn’t. These two emotions are used to make people feel low and likethey cannot rebound from whatever challenges they are experiencing./p>p>Push theguilt and shame aside, and look forward to the future. What’s in the past is inthe past—leave it there. Believe that there are better things on the horizon.Many people give up on life because they fall victim to guilt and shame and donot recover./p>p>strong>Limit Your Contact with Toxic People/strong>/p>p>It isn’talways possible to completely remove yourself from the presence of toxic people,whether they are friends or family members. But if you can, at the very leastlimit your contact with them. And when they start to affect you in a negativeway, whether with actions or words, leave the situation as soon aspossible. /p>p>Do not allowyourself to mix in with their misery soup./p>p>Understandthat if you are dealing with mental health issues, it is not necessarily you oryour biology that is the main problem. It could be overexposure to toxic peoplewho you are forced to be around whether due to familial ties, work, or peoplewho want you to believe they are friends. See how things go if you stay awayfrom toxic folks for two weeks or more and spend more time with yourself, inpeace./p>p>Speakingfrom experience,/p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1348 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-people category-depression category-life-advice category-loneliness category-relationships category-releasing-anger category-self-care category-self-esteem category-self-help category-self-love tag-isolation tag-loneliness tag-motivation tag-self-help-2 idpost-1348 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentFebruary 9, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/>09/span>br />Febbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/ relbookmark>Overcoming Loneliness: Ways to Stay Balanced and Optimistic About the Future/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/depression/ relcategory tag>Depression/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/loneliness/ relcategory tag>Loneliness/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/releasing-anger/ relcategory tag>Releasing Anger/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-care/ relcategory tag>Self-Care/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-esteem/ relcategory tag>Self-Esteem/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-love/ relcategory tag>Self-Love/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?zoom2&resize300%2C200&ssl1 600w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id500 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2015/02/16/shed-the-old-to-make-room-for-the-new-lifeadvice/new_beginning/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit640%2C359&ssl1 data-orig-size640,359 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"3.3","credit":"","camera":"DMC-FZ150","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"11.8","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.005","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlenew beginning data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit300%2C168&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit640%2C359&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>/p>p>Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been numerous studiesand conversations surrounding the epidemic of loneliness. Even before covid,people were becoming increasingly isolated due to social media, technology,cellphones (texting instead of talking), depression, grief, and other reasons. /p>p>Post-pandemic, a lot of people are really feeling the strugglewhen it comes to being alone almost all the time, including those who havefound no other choice than to quarantine and avoid meeting up with others.Experts have revealed that loneliness could have numerous effects on people,including physical and mental health issues, if this lifestyle isn’t managedproperly./p>p>We can forge better relationships with friends and family sothat we increase the possibilities of having meaningful social interactions nowand in the future. At the same time, unfortunately, we can’t force people tospend more time with us to “cure” our loneliness. But we can learn how to getmore comfortable with being alone and enjoying our own company over time. Hereare a few tips for how we can overcome feelings of loneliness and sadness, andthink more optimistically for the future./p>p>strong>Maintain High Standardsfor Yourself/strong>/p>p>I talk about this in my book em>Sing While You’re Single/em>. No matter how low, alone, or sad you mayfeel, strive to maintain a certain standard for yourself (personal hygiene andlooks) and the place where you live (keeping it tidy, organized, and smellinggood). Even if it’s just brushing and flossing your teeth meticulously each dayor wiping down your kitchen counter so that it gleams. Just do it, it’s foryou. You might feel lonely every now and again, but at least you can look goodand feel good in your home—make it your Oasis./p>p>strong>Be Good to the GoodPeople You Still Have in Your Life/strong>/p>p>Nearly a decade ago I was angry and resentful of pretty mucheveryone in my life because I felt that they abandoned me in my time of need. /p>p>Well, you know what? I had to get over that because it wasmaking me increasingly isolated and even more angry at life and people. Thatapproach wasn’t working. So, I began to study Universal principles and listento motivational speakers and authors. It calmed me and gave me some sense ofhope. I worked on myself and forgave whoever I thought wronged me. Truth betold, most people do not care if you are mad at them. Some don’t even know. Thereis no point hanging onto negative feelings about others—instead, focus on thedecent people you know or encounter and build better relationships with them./p>p>strong>Be About Your Business/strong>/p>p>It is difficult to feel lonely, unhappy, and caught up innegative thoughts when you are busy with something that you are passionateabout. Get busy doing something that you love, whether it is working on a planto generate extra income, studying your craft to become a high-end expert, or workingon your artwork./p>p>Remember though: everything in moderation. Avoid becoming aworkaholic to the point where you lose yourself or get distracted from otheraspects of living well, such as preparing healthy meals, getting exercise, andstaying in touch with loved ones./p>p>strong>Continue to ActivelyParticipate in the World/strong>/p>p>Feelings of loneliness are exacerbated when you start toisolate yourself in your home and not actively participate in the world. Makeefforts to go outside as much as possible and stay active. You can take a walkin a park with an ice-cold Snapple or smoothie, go to a shopping center evenjust to window shop, or just go outside your house and have a shortconversation with a neighbor. /p>p>Just make every effort to go outside and interact with theworld in some way. Breathe in the fresh air. Regular exercise outdoors is renewingand invigorating. See if there may be an outdoor fitness class you can jointhat allows for proper social distancing or find a quiet, safe place where youcan practice yoga stretches./p>p>strong>Recognize When You’reTalking to Your Higher Power/strong>/p>p>When you feel like you may be talking to yourself, it mightreally be that you’re talking to your Higher Power, a guardian angel, or maybea loved one who passed. I don’t think you are really alone if you believe that.Deep down you know that someone who cares about you is listening. Be comfortedby that when you are feeling lonely./p>p>strong>It Takes Time to GetUsed to Being with Yourself/strong>/p>p>It can take months or years before you finally becomecomfortable with just being alone with yourself, whether it’s at home cooking, goingto an outdoor restaurant by yourself for a special meal, or just going for awalk on the beach. But there’s a good chance that you might learn to like it:the peace of not having to entertain other people’s personalities orproclivities and just do whatever YOU want. /p>p>Sometimes when I am with others, I look forward to gettingback to my solitude, peace, and calm. I love myself, I like myself, and I enjoyspending time alone. But that took time./p>p>Despite a number of personal tragedies that were out of mycontrol, I am still optimistic that things can get better. You may be able torelate. This “epidemic of loneliness” does not have to become our new normal. Ibelieve that we can return to having stronger connections with others whilealso being safe and responsible. We take things day by day, step by step, showgenuine care for ourselves and our loved ones, and focus on positive thoughtsfor the future./p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1177 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-life category-life-advice category-organization category-self-care tag-household-needs tag-life-advice idpost-1177 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentJune 27, 2020>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/>27/span>br />Junbr />2020/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/ relbookmark>For the Ladies…21 Things to Keep in Your House/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life/ relcategory tag>life/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/organization/ relcategory tag>organization/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-care/ relcategory tag>Self-Care/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1180 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/phonecheck/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 70D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"50","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.0025","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlephonecheck data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>Your homeshould be a place of respite, where you feel relaxed and happy. It’s where yourecharge to face your day boldly. To achieve that feeling, you should you haveeverything that you might need in your house or apartment. Some things thatseem like wants are actually needs, because they make your life easier and morecomfortable. Consider these 21 items you would want to keep in your house tomake it feel more like home./p>p>strong>1. A Good Cup (Or 3)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Tea-Saucers-Cappuccino-Porcelain-Espresso/dp/B07HJGZ6MJ/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordstea+cup+set&qid1593270753&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdab6471c074f515ac890cea98b5957b3c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07HJGZ6MJ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>There are so many beverages that you probably consume on a daily basis, whether it’s tea, milk, a smoothie, or a health drink. Sometimes all you need is the right cup to make your beverage more appetizing and appealing. For example, I like to drink green health drinks, so I purchased a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2CHsStP target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelgreen blender bottle (opens in a new tab)>green blender bottle/a> to use just for this reason. And have you ever watched British television shows where they are always having a “spot of tea.” They use the most delightful strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeltea cups and tea sets (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/385bQS0 target_blank>tea cups and tea sets/a>/strong> to serve it. It’s better to sip tea from a beautiful little cup and saucer than from a plain mug./p>p>strong>2. A em>Covered/em> Trash Can/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RD9H0MC/refas_li_ss_il?ieUTF8&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdef021695e733f7e12d49f2ff5a3e8fe1&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB00RD9H0MC&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you own or lease a home and have to take your garbage out weekly, those rascally night creatures are sure to start jumping in your food trash. The result is a mess you’ll have to clean up in the morning. So, it’s important to have a solid trash can with a secure lid. You can buy lids by themselves, separate from the trash can, on Amazon. I recently purchased strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3ezBi4F target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelthis one (opens in a new tab)>this one/a>/strong>./p>p>strong>3. A Back Support Pillow/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Reading-Detachable-Heighten-Shredded-Relaxing/dp/B07S1XFP1Z/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsback+support+pillow&qid1593270582&sr8-6&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdaf6ef2bf694a084c12e41b2031449f9b&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07S1XFP1Z&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you’re among the millions of people who are working from home now, you might miss the stability of sitting in an office chair that has some support for your back. Invest in a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fY0D8C target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelback support pillow (opens in a new tab)>back support pillow/a> to help keep your back aligned properly as you work, or even when you’re just watching television. You can also get a back girdle for support to wear when you’re sitting./p>p>strong>4. Disinfectant Wipes/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Lysol-Disinfecting-Wipes-Lemon-Blossom/dp/B0002LCZ6O/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordslysol+wipes&qid1593270415&sr8-4&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId87fd9e22819e95b21ea4da51d6e93b19&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0002LCZ6O&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>It may be difficult to find them right now, but if you can find a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fWinBo target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeldisinfectant wipes (opens in a new tab)>disinfectant wipes/a>, get a few bottles for your house. Keep one in the bathroom, one in the kitchen, and one in the living area of your house. Use them sparingly for quick disinfecting of surfaces, items you bring into the house, and your electronics./p>p>strong>5. Candles (For Multiple Reasons Including Self Care)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/HITHYS-Aromatherapy-Eucalyptus-Fragrance-Relaxation/dp/B07FYHWNDP/refas_li_ss_il?ac_md3-3-bGF2ZW5kZXIgY2FuZGxlIHNldA-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cxlavender+candles&dchild1&keywordslavender+candles&pd_rd_iB07FYHWNDP&pd_rd_r46a729ac-458b-4862-91a9-9193070c7988&pd_rd_wSwCUT&pd_rd_wgnk7KU&pf_rd_pdc697a3c-c4bf-4bf1-bf88-86b22dd0aad3&pf_rd_r1QEY4KJ0MPMGRGKBSKXZ&psc1&qid1593270212&sr1-4-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIde7684fe11915a5d4620c45157f4ae5ec&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07FYHWNDP&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>A friend of mine invited me to a candle making event. It was surprisingly fun and enlightening. I made a candle with lavender and jasmine scents. I was (and is) wonderful. Sometimes you just have to light a candle and get a whiff of those lovely smells to make your home feel more comfortable and relaxed. It’s also nice to have a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2YDpfh9 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelcandle’s soothing scents (opens in a new tab)>candle’s soothing scents/a> while you’re having a bath or listening to music./p>p>strong>6. A Package of Hot Oil Caps or Thermal Hair Cap/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Electric-Thermal-Treatment-Beauty-Nourishing/dp/B07KPSMNSQ/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordshot+oil+caps&qid1593269983&sr8-13&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId216d006c9b67a42014a2d9863ca95f0c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07KPSMNSQ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>When your hair is dry and crackly, it is more likely to start breaking off at the ends. A hot oil treatment or deep conditioning leave in can help repair some of the damage. Keep a package of hot oil caps in your bathroom for those days when you decide to treat your hair–you can find them in the dollar store. Or just invest in a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3g3mqM9 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelthermal cap for your hair (opens in a new tab)>thermal cap for your hair/a>. It helps keep the heat in so that the product can do its job./p>p>strong>7. A Good Chair or Recliner/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Baxton-Studio-Mid-Century-Upholstered-Chair/dp/B019516WR4/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbeautiful+chair&qid1593269879&sr8-28&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId868ecc4a5b9d1ffb6e8b2349b8adfcc8&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB019516WR4&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Everyone needs their own chair. A place where they sit with regularity. A place where they feel the most comfortable, like they are where they are supposed to be. Find a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fWhg4G target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelspecial chair (opens in a new tab)>special chair/a> or recliner that fits you, your style (color, fabric, etc.), and your space. /p>p>strong>8. A Comfy Robe/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Jones-New-York-Womens-X-Large/dp/B077H56WVT/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsplush+robe&qid1593269733&sr8-41&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId5daa6e1fe1c86ecd04e7a54ec4f5abda&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB077H56WVT&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Have you ever been to a hotel where they provided plush robes? It’s heavenly. You can have that at home. Get yourself an a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3i7htUv target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeloversized, thick, plush robe (opens in a new tab)>oversized, thick, plush robe/a> in whatever color you prefer to use for your showers or baths. You can also just use it to walk around the house on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall or winter./p>p>strong>9. Air Purifier/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-LV-H132-Purifier-Allergies-Eliminator/dp/B071D58ZY5/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsair+purifier&qid1593269642&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId28f9d99683acf4f42f2e2986de406a8c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB071D58ZY5&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Do you have cats or dogs as pets? If so, you can bet that their hair is flying in the air constantly. Pet dander isn’t the only thing that can irritate your nose, also the pollen that flies in the air during the spring and summer. An strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelair purifier (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dzjaq9 target_blank>air purifier/a>/strong> can help clear up a lot of the irritants that float in the air during the year. You can find strong>one for under $100/strong>, set it up in the room where you sneeze the most, then move it to other rooms throughout the day. Totally worth it./p>p>strong>10. Water Filtering Pitcher/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0828799Q5/refas_li_ss_il?ieUTF8&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId3e77e5c40a10580eb5fba72e30cf05e8&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0828799Q5&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>I like to drink high quality water from springs, reverse osmosis, or with electrolytes. When there was a potential issue finding these waters I realized that I needed a back-up plan. So, I bought a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3i7WCk4 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelwater filtering pitcher (opens in a new tab)>water filtering pitcher/a>/strong>. It removes unwanted materials from your faucet water. If you have pets, this is a very useful item to have in your home./p>p>strong>11. Chromecast Device or Compatible TV/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image is-resized>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Google-GA00439-US-Chromecast-3rd-Generation/dp/B015UKRNGS/refsr_1_2?dchild1&keywordschromecast&qid1593269332&sr8-2&_encodingUTF8&taglllblg-20&linkCodeur2&linkIdb6d4e2c51b4b6d68f9f3dc38fab3ac21&camp1789&creative9325 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img data-recalc-dims1 loadinglazy decodingasync data-attachment-id1178 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/chromecast/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit350%2C350&ssl1 data-orig-size350,350 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlechromecast data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit300%2C300&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit640%2C640&ssl1 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-1024x1024.jpg?resize256%2C256 alt classwp-image-1178 width256 height256/>/a>/figure>p>When you’re forced to stay in the house for a long period of time, it helps to have access to great shows to keep you occupied. I mean of course you can always read a book or busy yourself with a hobby, but sometimes it just helps to watch a television show. I prefer shows that teach me things about human nature, science, or things of the past. One item you might want to keep in your house is a a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelChromecast device (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Google-GA00439-US-Chromecast-3rd-Generation/dp/B015UKRNGS/refsr_1_2?dchild1&keywordschromecast&qid1593269332&sr8-2&_encodingUTF8&taglllblg-20&linkCodeur2&linkIdb6d4e2c51b4b6d68f9f3dc38fab3ac21&camp1789&creative9325 target_blank>strong>Chromecast device/strong>/a> or similar, or a television that has the casting capability built in./p>p>strong>12. Privacy Curtains/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/H-VERSAILTEX-Filtering-Textured-Treatment-Draperies/dp/B07FFV82PM/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsprivacy+curtains&qid1593268947&sr8-5&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId056c1c5f20293f2459a85b591ea0b661&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07FFV82PM&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>What’s the point of having a window if you can’t look out of it or let the sun shine in? A strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dF0R2M target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelprivacy curtain (opens in a new tab)>privacy curtain/a>/strong> allows you to look out and bring light into your home while blocking viewing from the outside. They come usually in white, but I believe they may be available in other colors./p>p>strong>13. A High-Quality Moisturizer and Lotion/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Ultimate-Radiance-Renewal/dp/B07L9RTWRS/refas_li_ss_il?crid8W5V3TA3VQV1&dchild1&keywordsgold+bond+shea+butter&qid1593267671&sprefixgold+bond+shea,aps,226&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIde26e5b8edffd12d56b2ad19f4927768d&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07L9RTWRS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>The skin is the body’s largest organ, and it needs nourishment on a regular basis. It’s important to have a good moisturizer for your face and lotion for the rest of your body. I like a hrefhttps://amzn.to/31n2mAv target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelGold Bond products (opens in a new tab)>Gold Bond products/a>. For my face, I currently prefer a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelSheaMoisture products (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dDdA6q target_blank>SheaMoisture products/a>. Find what works for you, and keep an ample supply in your bathroom or bedroom./p>p>strong>14. Beans and Rice/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Bushs-Best-Black-Beans-cans/dp/B01N1O1TF8/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbeans&qid1593268841&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId02a22f9c66ede90dcf62e37579b38234&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB01N1O1TF8&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>In the early weeks of the 2020 crisis, I told everyone I cared about to stock up on beans and rice. They laughed at me. But when it comes down to it, these are two of the most reliable ingredients you can have in strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2ZeMnl5 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelyour pantry (opens in a new tab)>your pantry/a>/strong>. They last a long time and really fill you up Just get a few bags and store them away. Then carry on with life as usual./p>p>strong>15. A Pair of Oversized Sweats and Hoodie/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Pantalones-deportivos-cintura-atl%C3%A9tico-Straight/dp/B0874P4GSL/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordssweatpants&qid1593268681&sr8-6&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdae0c1584bbdc00bd0e089bb810c3ba86&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0874P4GSL&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Everyone doesn’t have the time to get dressed to the nines to go out to grocery shop or run errands. It helps to have a handy pair of strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelsweatpants (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VnShPW target_blank>sweatpants/a>/strong> and a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VmQtXg target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelhoodie (opens in a new tab)>hoodie/a>/strong> to put on when you just have to run out quickly or do some work in your yard./p>p>strong>16. Organizing Baskets/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X1CHNKZ/refas_li_ss_il?_encodingUTF8&psc1&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIded78f69cbe98aefba4b2bbfd75b64708&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB06X1CHNKZ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Are your things strewn all over a table or on your bathroom sink? You will be pleasantly surprised by how wonderful you’ll feel when it’s all organized into strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2NwVTuF target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelbaskets (opens in a new tab)>baskets/a>/strong>. Finally, you can find things quickly and feel good about how your space looks./p>p>strong>17. Lawn Mower or Trimmer/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-BESTA512CM-Compact-Electric/dp/B078YYPWLY/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordssmall+lawn+mower&qid1593268147&sr8-4&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId55b11896c9d702f4fdc1d55decdb23d4&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB078YYPWLY&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you’re a homeowner, you know how important it is to maintain your yard. You need tools to keep things in order. At the very least have a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3896rcA target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeltrimmer to get rid of weeds (opens in a new tab)>trimmer to get rid of weeds/a>/strong>. If you can, invest in a strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labellawn mower (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VpEyrN target_blank>lawn mower/a>/strong> to keep things tidy./p>p>strong>18. A Good Non-Stick Pan/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Carote-Stone-Derived-Non-Stick-Switzerland-Including/dp/B0732NXYNS/refas_li_ss_il?ac_md0-0-bm9uc3RpY2sgcGFu-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cxnonstick+pan&dchild1&keywordsnonstick+pan&pd_rd_iB0732NXYNS&pd_rd_r23656046-4a1d-48bc-8adb-0518e9b81b90&pd_rd_wtEL4k&pd_rd_wgxEhsW&pf_rd_pdc697a3c-c4bf-4bf1-bf88-86b22dd0aad3&pf_rd_rV3J45CT2516NKJFWGZYZ&psc1&qid1593268350&sr1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId41cbef14aaf1015976dbbd0c589b0c24&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0732NXYNS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Most of your meals are probably going to have to be prepared or heated up in a frying pan, so make sure you have a good one. Non-stick pans like strong>this one/strong> are usually very easy to use and clean. Pick a non-stick pan that will last you for at least a year or two./p>p>strong>19. Wall Power Station with Cellphone Charging Slots and Surge Protection/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/RND-Power-Protection-Slide-Out-Compatible/dp/B013O3I3I0/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordswall+unit+with+cell+phone+charger&qid1593266231&sr8-13&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId6015a5ee964edfdc7a03163cc11c705b&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB013O3I3I0&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Turn two plugs into three or more when you buy a wall power station. Simply plug the strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelwall power station (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2YBj7pK target_blank>wall power station/a>/strong> into your existing power slots and add the screws provided as needed. Have a handyman or professional help you with this if you’re unfamiliar. This will allow you to charge your cellphones quickly and easily. You’ll also have more space for other electronic needs./p>p>strong>20. Large Tote Containers/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Storage-Modular-Stackable-Latching/dp/B071CLN8DS/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordslarge+tote+container&qid1593267881&sr8-14&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId7b45b470743fb2847adea20e1f2762e0&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB071CLN8DS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If there is one thing you’ve probably learned after having to quarantine in your house for months, it’s that you need a stash of food, cleaners, and other household needs. Make sure you have one or two strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VmOi62 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labellarge tote containers (opens in a new tab)>large tote containers/a>/strong> that you can seal and keep in your pantry or a cool room./p>p>strong>21. Battery Powered Radio (And All Types of Batteries)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/NOAA-Weather-Radio-Emergency-Transistor/dp/B07P7QDJZX/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbattery+powered+radio&qid1593268004&sr8-9&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId3001c50fc5d95065106a28809353bf07&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07P7QDJZX&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>While you may only listen to the radio when you’re in your car, it’s important to have one in your home as well. A strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelbattery powered radio (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3g3t98P target_blank>battery powered radio/a>/strong> is and always will be a reliable way to get updates about what is going on in the world. It’s battery powered, so it’s not reliant on electricity. Just make sure you always have plenty of strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2NBP8re target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelAA, C, and D batteries (opens in a new tab)>AA, C, and D batteries/a>/strong>./p>p>Of course, there are other needs that could be added to your list of 21 things to keep in your house, like plenty of pet food, video cameras, and protective devices. This is a good start though. Take good care of yourself, your home, and your loved ones./p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1141 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dealing-with-family category-dealing-with-people category-learning category-life tag-life-advice idpost-1141 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentMay 19, 2020>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/>19/span>br />Maybr />2020/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/ relbookmark>Excuses People Make to Get Off of the Phone/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-family/ relcategory tag>Dealing with Family/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/learning/ relcategory tag>Learning/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life/ relcategory tag>life/a>/div>    /header>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>Excuses people make instead of just saying you aren’t important enough for them to talk to./p>p>I have to scrub my feet and toes./p>p>I am about to watch this show on Netflix, so…/p>p>I’m about to heat up this Lean Cuisine meal./p>p>Oh someone is on the other line I’ll call you back later (but they don’t)./p>p>I’m at work, got to get back. (Then they go and drink watered down office coffee and do nothing.)/p>p>Something hurts. Neck back ankle etc. Gotta go!/p>p>XYZ is happening right now and I have to go. So./p>p>When people make up these types of excuses to get off the phone with you, it’s because they truly just do not want to talk to or help you. Know this and adjust your expectations./p>p>One day, bet, they will probably come looking for you for help because right now they think they won’t ever need it./p>p>Maya Angelou said when people show you who they are you have to believe them the first time. Do your best now to find other friends and people who you can really rely on./p>p>Love Lynn/p>p>Lynn Gilliard is the author of a popular relationship guide entitled em>a hrefhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Let-Him-Chase-You-Dating-Advice-for-Women-Who-Want-Both-Long-Lasting-Love-and-Respect-in-Their-Relationships-with-Men-Audiobook/B00H85I2ZK?qid1500854731&sr1-1 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>Let Him Chase YOU/a>/em>. Her latest book a hrefhttp://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/You-Matter-Audiobook/B01INRJ3CM/reflllblog target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>strong>em>You Matter/em>/strong>/a> encourages women to know and understand their worth./p>p>Follow Lynn on Twitter: a hrefhttp://www.twitter.com/LoveLynnGee target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>@LoveLynnGee/a>/p>p>/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1042 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dealing-with-people category-realizations category-relationships tag-friends tag-friendships tag-relationships idpost-1042 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentAugust 3, 2019>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2019/08/03/who-are-your-real-friends/>03/span>br />Augbr />2019/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2019/08/03/who-are-your-real-friends/ relbookmark>Who Are Your Real Friends?/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/realizations/ relcategory tag>Realizations/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>/div>    /header>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>When I lost my best friend, my “person,” who had also been myfiancé at one point, my life went into a tailspin. I expected my friends, whoextended across numerous backgrounds and experiences, to come to my aid at thatdifficult time. In tears, I texted about seven of them to tell them the newsright after I heard. I got a few “sorry for your loss” messages back./p>p>Then nothing. For months. From anyone. Not even my close family members./p>p>I was in a state of shock, and I changed a lot in those months, which extended to years. I lost my lightness, my humor, and my confidence in people. I finally came to the realization that I no longer had any true friends after my best friend’s passing—I just had a lot of acquaintances. I just had people I know who knew me at one point./p>p>As time went on, I started to get the impression that many of my former “friends” were quietly happy to learn that I was in distress. I was just a topic of gossip. In school and social settings, I had always been the life of the party, the one who always got the guy, and the one who took the lead. Now I was the depressed, grieving woman who was gaining weight, detaching from humanity, and losing her personality. /p>p>I wrote about this in several of my books. And I came to realize recently, all these years later, that this experience continues to have a very real effect on me, and how I navigate my relationships. I have a really hard time trusting people./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>What Is a Friend?/strong>/h2>p>A friend is someone who comes through for you when times are the toughest. Like a hero, she doesn’t run away from the problem, she charges forward to your rescue because she loves you and cares about your well-being. A friend tells you the truth. She isn’t secretly jealous of you. She invites you out because she genuinely wants to see you. She also makes time to come see you when she knows you need some company. She texts or contacts you at least a few times a week to see how you’re doing. To make sure you’re OK./p>p>If you are blessed to have someone like this in your life, a real friend, cherish them and strong>treat them the same way/strong>. 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Anxiety, confusion, depression, and a general lack of focus are plaguing many social media users. Television used to be the major distraction, but now Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have become a daily obsession for many people./p>p>img data-recalc-dims1 loadinglazy decodingasync data-attachment-id455 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2017/08/18/overwhelmed-by-social-media-tips-for-staying-sane-and-productive/iphoneback/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"3.2","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 50D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"50","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titleiphoneback data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 class  wp-image-455 alignright srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?resize302%2C201 altiphoneback width302 height201 srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px />I am guilty of being too easily distracted by social media apps. Almost every day the first thing I grab is my cell phone. The second thing I usually do is open Twitter and check the trending topics. So basically, the first thing I see when I awaken to a brand new day is the chaos and confusion that’s going on in the world at the moment./p>p>Sometimes there’s a horrific story of something that happened the night before. Other times the news stories are completely focused on the latest atrocity committed by the person currently occupying the oval office. The rest of it is mostly chitter-chatter and topics that can make you feel like you’re losing a few IQ points with each scroll./p>p>In my book em>a hrefhttp://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/You-Matter-Audiobook/B01INRJ3CM/reflllblog>You Matter/a>/em> I mentioned the need to take social media breaks. I think there is great value in “unplugging” and taking regular breaks from the chaos of social media. Here are a few tips for how to better manage your social media usage./p>p>strong>Understand that Too Much Information Isn’t Useful/strong>/p>p>Imagine going to college for four years and trying to get 20 different degrees at once. There’s no way that you will be able to retain enough information from all 20 of those subjects to become enlightened on any of them. That’s basically what happens when you allow yourself to be overwhelmed with too much information on social media apps. Choose one or two points of focus and become educated/enlightened/an expert on those subjects./p>p>strong>Choose an App, Just One App/strong>/p>p>There are so many social media apps available now, including dating apps, that it can be very overwhelming keeping up with them all. Choose one social media account to focus on and stick with that. Here are a few insights about the most common apps from my personal experience:/p>p>· Facebook is for people who like to connect with the people they already know./p>p>· Twitter is for people who are more cerebral and like to express their quiet thoughts./p>p>· Instagram is for exhibitionists (think “show and tell”) who want to be noticed./p>p>· Snapchat seems to be more appealing to young teens who are looking for a distraction./p>p>strong>Create Lists and Segmented Timelines/strong>/p>p>As mentioned earlier, social media is chaotic because you’re bombarded with so many different topics at once. One minute you’re reading a story about a loving llama and the next thing you know you’re presented with a news story about a violent attack abroad. It’s no wonder so many people struggle with anxiety./p>p>Create lists or segments of people who will provide you with the topics that you want to read on your timeline. Search for specific hashtags of interest (#GirlTalk or #PoliticsChat) instead of looking at general trending topics. I’m not that familiar with social media sites outside of Twitter, but I know they have a way of limiting what shows up on your timeline./p>p>strong>Set a Timer/strong>/p>p>If hours go by and you’re still on Facebook or Instagram scrolling through pictures, you have to start setting some limits for yourself. It’s unlikely that you’re being as productive as possible in your day if you spend hours looking at posts by other people. So set a 10 or 15-minute timer on your phone right before you open your favorite social media app. That is enough time to get a quick update about what’s going on in the world so that you can then get back to em>your/em> world./p>p>strong>Make Your Password Impossible to Remember/strong>/p>p>Taking extended social media breaks are necessary, but it can be easier said than done. If you find yourself spending too much time on a particular app, fix it so that it’s easier to resist temptation. Create a long and complicated password that you’ll never remember. Reset the password on your social media account and then log off. Now, when you feel tempted to pop into Twitter to see what’s trending you’ll be forced to go through the whole password reset process again./p>p>Getting off of social media and getting back to real life may not be that easy since we’ve largely become addicted to our cellphones over the past decade. But we at least have to start having a conversation about this. Recognize how social media addiction may be affecting your life. Take steps to balance out your day and better manage the information that you’re consuming./p>p> /p>p>Lynn Gilliard is the author of a popular relationship guide entitled a hrefhttp://www.lethimchaseyou.com/order-the-let-him-chase-you-book-here/>Let Him Chase YOU/a>. 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you, from me to me, during difficult times. Print it out, fill it out, and post it on your bedroom or bathroom mirror./p>p>It’s been a while since I checked in with you, and vice versa. The pandemic became the center of our lives and a major distraction. So much has changed in our outer world that may be affecting our inner world. Depression. Anxiety. Grief. Walking on eggshells. Fatigue, both mentally and physically. Confusion. We’ve suffered tough losses, some that may be painfully fresh. 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Healing and Understanding the Effects/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/mental-health/ relcategory tag>Mental Health/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?zoom2&resize300%2C200&ssl1 600w sizes(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1885 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/sunset-1815991_1920/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?fit606%2C383&ssl1 data-orig-size606,383 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlesunset-1815991_1920 data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?fit300%2C190&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunset-1815991_1920.jpg?fit606%2C383&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>em>Do you findyourself having angry outbursts for no particular reason? Jumping at loud orunexpected sounds? Withdrawing from the world and the people around you? Sinkinginto sudden bouts of sadness and despair? You may be coping with the effects ofa traumatic event you experienced./em>/p>p>I can remember driving toward a traffic light after a shoppingtrip. A young man ran out into the street in front of the car right in front ofme and was launched into the sky before hitting the inner median. I still amnot sure how witnessing this tragedy may have affected me. It was all sosudden./p>p>Being constantly teased and bullied as a child can be traumatic for many—even when they have reached middle age!/p>p>Kids who have been subjected to school shootings often strugglewith the after effects of these traumatic events. Adults have difficultycoping, so imagine what trauma does to a young, not-yet fully developed mind./p>p>Women who experience divorce sometimes struggle with trauma andshock at having to adjust to life without their significant others. /p>p>And after the shock of experiencing the beginning of a global pandemic in the year 2020, it is difficult to find someone who isn’t dealing with some level or form of trauma. Families are struggling with grief due to the loss of loved ones, watching them slowly or suddenly pass away, friends losing friends, and nervousness about even being around others in public. /p>p>Media reporting doesn’t make things much better, constantlypublishing fear stories that can cause anxiety to ripple through communities.Not to mention the recession that took root in 2020, causing many to lose theirjobs and sense of stability./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>UnderstandingTrauma/strong>/h2>p>A trauma is a shock to the system that can affect the mind, body,and sometimes even a person’s spirit or set of beliefs. The AmericanPsychological Association defines it as “an emotional response to a terribleevent.” /p>p>There are numerous studies about how trauma can affect the bodyand the brain. One day you are cruising through life, with everything going asyou think it should, and the next you are hit with a whammy. In major cases, youmight eventually become completely confused as to why you’re even here on thisplanet called Earth. You may get caught up in your thoughts of the past,instead of living in the present and looking forward to the future. Trauma andanxiety are linked because it can cause a person to live in constant fear ofexperiencing that situation again./p>p>Trauma can come in many different forms, from losing someone closeto you, to going through some type of combat (PTSD), to witnessing an accidentor tragedy (like 9/11). And sometimes you don’t even realize that your mind andyour body have been affected by this trauma until there is some type oftrigger./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>PotentialEffects and Symptoms of Trauma/strong>/h2>p>How do you know you are struggling with the effects of trauma? Theseare some of the possible symptoms:/p>ul classwp-block-list>li>Physical reactions, like nervous gut, headaches, nausea, and/or insomnia./li>li>Making rash decisions, or choices that aren’t beneficial./li>li>Withdrawing from the world; pushing people away; social anxiety./li>li>Difficulty maintaining healthy relationships./li>li>Angry outbursts or mood fluctuations./li>li>Random flashbacks to the traumatic event./li>/ul>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>Ways to Dealwith Trauma/strong>/h2>p>Finding a therapist who specializes in treating the effects oftrauma, one that you feel comfortable with, is ideal. There are a few differenttrauma therapy options, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ExposureTherapy. But what do you do to cope when you can’t find a therapist who canhelp you at the moment? Here are just a few suggestions:/p>ul classwp-block-list>li>Acknowledge that you are experiencing trauma, and recognize that it is not your fault./li>li>Counteract a negative thought with a positive one. For instance, as soon as a negative remembrance or flashback comes to mind, attempt to picture yourself in your favorite place, somewhere peaceful, or remembering a fun time you had with friends./li>li>It sounds cliché, but meditation can help. All it requires is shutting off outside influences for at least a few minutes and taking a moment to concentrate on you. It helps get you centered. Yoga and other forms of exercise can also help./li>li>Stay busy with something that interests you, whether it’s a hobby or a business goal./li>li>Talk to a professional about sleeping aids that will be right for you if you’re having trouble getting to sleep at night. It is so important to get your proper rest./li>/ul>p>Hopefully, if you’re coping with trauma, you’ll be able to findthe help that you need to heal. Understand that you are not to blame, and thatyou’re not alone. Reject guilt and shame. Take care of yourself because youmatter./p>p>Love Lynn/p>p>em>* This informationis partly based on personal experiences, and is not meant as a substitute for theadvice and counseling of a professional./em>/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/11/15/are-you-coping-with-trauma-healing-and-understanding-the-effects/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1698 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-people category-life-advice category-mental-health category-relationships category-self-help tag-anxiety tag-life-advice idpost-1698 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentJuly 9, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/>09/span>br />Julbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/ relbookmark>What Are the (Small) Triggering Things or People You Deal with Daily?/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/mental-health/ relcategory tag>Mental Health/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1700 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/manicurephone/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"9","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 70D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"100","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.25","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlemanicurephone data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/manicurephone.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        blockquote classwp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow>p>em>If you analyze each day, you’ll probably notice a number of small things that happen throughout that can trigger you to anger, annoyance, or maybe just a bit of an upset that throws you off balance for a while. It might be helpful to take note of those things and recognize how they may be affecting how things go for you, in the short term and long term./em>/p>/blockquote>p>br>A hair that just won’t stay in place, no matter how many times you brush orcomb it down. The zipper that gets stuck when you are in a rush to head out ofthe door. The cellphone keypad that keeps delivering the wrong letter./p>p>When you are in a state of anxiety, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed, sometimes the smallest of triggers can set you off in a number of ways. A trigger can make you suddenly have a verbal outburst of anger, make you cry, or cause you to self-medicate. Here are a few triggers that could be affecting your anxiety levels and stealing your joy or productivity./p>p>strong>Buttons RepeatedlyPressed/strong>/p>p>Have you ever been watching a movie or television show and findyourself having to press the buttons multiple times before getting a response?How many times would you say you press a button each day, whether it’s a remotecontrol, smartphone, tablet, or other piece of technology?/p>p>strong>Sideways Commentsfrom Others/strong>/p>p>If you’ve ever been around a group of people, there always seems to be at least one that has to make sideways comments and try to start drama with you or others. When struggling with anxiety, it can become more and more difficult to ignore those comments. Yet, when you pay them attention, you’re giving them what they want, and distracting yourself from what YOU want./p>p>strong>A Dripping Faucet/strong>/p>p>Drip, drop, drip, drop. Every time you enter the room you hear that constant sound inside of the silence. This can be a triggering thing for some people, especially when it’s happening on a daily basis. Sometimes the issue can easily be remedied by simply tightening something up./p>p>strong>A Loud Sudden Noise/strong>/p>p>This is particularly triggering for someone who struggles with PTSD. Out of nowhere, a loud noise that leaves you wondering, “what the *** was that?” This is an issue for some people during July 4th Independence day displays and other celebrations, which sometimes last for days./p>p>strong>Those Annoying “Bugs”/strong>/p>p>There are few things as irritating as when you have an outdoor picnic or barbecue and the bugs won’t leave you alone. When flys, gnats, ants, wasps, and other insects invade your space it can be triggering, causing you to lose your calmness and relaxation. Have you ever seen someone scream and slap around themselves trying to get a bug away? It can be humorous to see, but it can also trigger someone’s anxiety. /p>p>People can also “bug” you, constantly trying to disturb your peace./p>p>strong>Slow Internet/strong>/p>p>Some of us thought we’d be living like The Jetsons by now. But in the early 21st century it’s difficult to even get a steady, consistent, reasonably fast internet connection. Constantly waiting for things to load. I know that my thoughts and ideas come to me very quickly, and I like to get them down as soon as possible. But technology seems to hold me back from doing that sometimes./p>p>strong>Kibbles and Bits and Bits and Bits…/strong>/p>p>If you are a cat owner like me, you know how annoying it can be to have to clean up after your pets. They leave trails of litter from the litter box all around your house and often will drop food kibbles in the most random of places. You step on them when getting out of the shower. You see them in your kitchen and dining room. Seeing these small kibbles and bits can be triggering, if you allow it to become an annoying issue instead of just sweeping things up every week./p>p>strong>Tangled Cords/strong>/p>p>Have you ever found yourself fighting with cords? Trying to detangle a cellphone cord, computer cord, or the cord to your vacuum? The patience wears things after a while. Obviously, the solution is to take the time to wrap the cords properly after each use, but when you are overwhelmed it can be difficult to do the obvious./p>p>Once you start to recognize these triggers, it may be easier to work through them. Take a few deep breaths, acknowledge the issue, and then either fix it or laugh it off. You are in control./p>blockquote classwp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow>p>What are some of the triggers you deal with on a daily basis? And how you can manage them more productively?/p>/blockquote>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/07/09/what-are-the-triggering-things-or-people-you-deal-with-daily/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1378 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-family category-dealing-with-people category-depression category-mental-health category-relationships category-self-esteem category-self-help tag-relationships tag-toxic-people idpost-1378 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentMarch 12, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/>12/span>br />Marbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/ relbookmark>Do You Have a Toxic Person in Your Life? That Could Be Affecting Your Mental Wellness/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-family/ relcategory tag>Dealing with Family/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/depression/ relcategory tag>Depression/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/mental-health/ relcategory tag>Mental Health/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-esteem/ relcategory tag>Self-Esteem/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?w640&ssl1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1380 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/people-2591874_1920/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 data-orig-size640,427 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlepeople-2591874_1920 data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/people-2591874_1920.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>/p>p>A lot ofpeople talk about mental illness as if it spontaneously occurs one day. Maybethey assume that the person was born with the issue, or it is simply a chemicalimbalance. That there is something inherently or biologically wrong with theperson who has depression, anxiety or similar issues. And that may be true forcertain advanced disorders. /p>p>Yet assomeone who has struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I don’tbelieve that it is all about biology. I believe many mental issues are deeplyrooted in circumstance./p>p>Idon’t really like calling them “illnesses.” I think that many mental healthissues are em>symptoms/em> of things thatare going on in that person’s life. /p>p>Frommy experience, a lot of people who struggle with their mental health have thoseissues due to the toxic people in their lives. Toxic people are those who mayor may not be aware of their negativity and choose to spread it around anychance they get. They feed off of making other people feel sad, angry,frustrated, or defeated./p>p>It couldbe that “friend” who makes you feel less than, as if you are lucky tobe in their presence. Constantly launching veiled insults. Insecurity anddepression./p>p>Theparent who either ignores you, mistreats you, or treats you like you don’treally matter. And when you say something in your defense, they tell you tostop being a crybaby because that’s how they were raised (who knows why someonewould want to raise another generation that way when they’re miserable!). I thinkthis begins to breed low self-esteem and depression in very young people./p>p>That onesibling who constantly puts you down instead of bringing you up as they should.Depression, low self-esteem, and imposter syndrome./p>p>Thatbully who bothered you every day you went to school, because he or she wasmiserable and probably being bullied at home. Anxiety and depression./p>p>Watchinga loved one be abused or treated badly for a long period of time. Anxiety./p>p>Manypeople who struggle with substance abuse problems are affected by the toxicpeople in their lives who don’t understand them or don’t even care tounderstand./p>p>Manypeople who struggle with depression feel abandoned and judged by the people whothey would expect to support them./p>p>strong>Guilt and Shame/strong>/p>p>I havesaid before in my books and blog posts that guilt and shame are two of the mostuseless emotions. If you are feeling guilt and shame around your mental wellness,you shouldn’t. These two emotions are used to make people feel low and likethey cannot rebound from whatever challenges they are experiencing./p>p>Push theguilt and shame aside, and look forward to the future. What’s in the past is inthe past—leave it there. Believe that there are better things on the horizon.Many people give up on life because they fall victim to guilt and shame and donot recover./p>p>strong>Limit Your Contact with Toxic People/strong>/p>p>It isn’talways possible to completely remove yourself from the presence of toxic people,whether they are friends or family members. But if you can, at the very leastlimit your contact with them. And when they start to affect you in a negativeway, whether with actions or words, leave the situation as soon aspossible. /p>p>Do not allowyourself to mix in with their misery soup./p>p>Understandthat if you are dealing with mental health issues, it is not necessarily you oryour biology that is the main problem. It could be overexposure to toxic peoplewho you are forced to be around whether due to familial ties, work, or peoplewho want you to believe they are friends. See how things go if you stay awayfrom toxic folks for two weeks or more and spend more time with yourself, inpeace./p>p>Speakingfrom experience,/p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/03/12/do-you-have-a-toxic-person-in-your-life-that-could-be-affecting-your-mental-wellness/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1348 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dealing-with-people category-depression category-life-advice category-loneliness category-relationships category-releasing-anger category-self-care category-self-esteem category-self-help category-self-love tag-isolation tag-loneliness tag-motivation tag-self-help-2 idpost-1348 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentFebruary 9, 2021>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/>09/span>br />Febbr />2021/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/ relbookmark>Overcoming Loneliness: Ways to Stay Balanced and Optimistic About the Future/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/depression/ relcategory tag>Depression/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/loneliness/ relcategory tag>Loneliness/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/releasing-anger/ relcategory tag>Releasing Anger/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-care/ relcategory tag>Self-Care/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-esteem/ relcategory tag>Self-Esteem/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-help/ relcategory tag>Self-Help/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-love/ relcategory tag>Self-Love/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?zoom2&resize300%2C200&ssl1 600w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id500 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2015/02/16/shed-the-old-to-make-room-for-the-new-lifeadvice/new_beginning/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit640%2C359&ssl1 data-orig-size640,359 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"3.3","credit":"","camera":"DMC-FZ150","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"11.8","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.005","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlenew beginning data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit300%2C168&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/new_beginning.jpg?fit640%2C359&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>/p>p>Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been numerous studiesand conversations surrounding the epidemic of loneliness. Even before covid,people were becoming increasingly isolated due to social media, technology,cellphones (texting instead of talking), depression, grief, and other reasons. /p>p>Post-pandemic, a lot of people are really feeling the strugglewhen it comes to being alone almost all the time, including those who havefound no other choice than to quarantine and avoid meeting up with others.Experts have revealed that loneliness could have numerous effects on people,including physical and mental health issues, if this lifestyle isn’t managedproperly./p>p>We can forge better relationships with friends and family sothat we increase the possibilities of having meaningful social interactions nowand in the future. At the same time, unfortunately, we can’t force people tospend more time with us to “cure” our loneliness. But we can learn how to getmore comfortable with being alone and enjoying our own company over time. Hereare a few tips for how we can overcome feelings of loneliness and sadness, andthink more optimistically for the future./p>p>strong>Maintain High Standardsfor Yourself/strong>/p>p>I talk about this in my book em>Sing While You’re Single/em>. No matter how low, alone, or sad you mayfeel, strive to maintain a certain standard for yourself (personal hygiene andlooks) and the place where you live (keeping it tidy, organized, and smellinggood). Even if it’s just brushing and flossing your teeth meticulously each dayor wiping down your kitchen counter so that it gleams. Just do it, it’s foryou. You might feel lonely every now and again, but at least you can look goodand feel good in your home—make it your Oasis./p>p>strong>Be Good to the GoodPeople You Still Have in Your Life/strong>/p>p>Nearly a decade ago I was angry and resentful of pretty mucheveryone in my life because I felt that they abandoned me in my time of need. /p>p>Well, you know what? I had to get over that because it wasmaking me increasingly isolated and even more angry at life and people. Thatapproach wasn’t working. So, I began to study Universal principles and listento motivational speakers and authors. It calmed me and gave me some sense ofhope. I worked on myself and forgave whoever I thought wronged me. Truth betold, most people do not care if you are mad at them. Some don’t even know. Thereis no point hanging onto negative feelings about others—instead, focus on thedecent people you know or encounter and build better relationships with them./p>p>strong>Be About Your Business/strong>/p>p>It is difficult to feel lonely, unhappy, and caught up innegative thoughts when you are busy with something that you are passionateabout. Get busy doing something that you love, whether it is working on a planto generate extra income, studying your craft to become a high-end expert, or workingon your artwork./p>p>Remember though: everything in moderation. Avoid becoming aworkaholic to the point where you lose yourself or get distracted from otheraspects of living well, such as preparing healthy meals, getting exercise, andstaying in touch with loved ones./p>p>strong>Continue to ActivelyParticipate in the World/strong>/p>p>Feelings of loneliness are exacerbated when you start toisolate yourself in your home and not actively participate in the world. Makeefforts to go outside as much as possible and stay active. You can take a walkin a park with an ice-cold Snapple or smoothie, go to a shopping center evenjust to window shop, or just go outside your house and have a shortconversation with a neighbor. /p>p>Just make every effort to go outside and interact with theworld in some way. Breathe in the fresh air. Regular exercise outdoors is renewingand invigorating. See if there may be an outdoor fitness class you can jointhat allows for proper social distancing or find a quiet, safe place where youcan practice yoga stretches./p>p>strong>Recognize When You’reTalking to Your Higher Power/strong>/p>p>When you feel like you may be talking to yourself, it mightreally be that you’re talking to your Higher Power, a guardian angel, or maybea loved one who passed. I don’t think you are really alone if you believe that.Deep down you know that someone who cares about you is listening. Be comfortedby that when you are feeling lonely./p>p>strong>It Takes Time to GetUsed to Being with Yourself/strong>/p>p>It can take months or years before you finally becomecomfortable with just being alone with yourself, whether it’s at home cooking, goingto an outdoor restaurant by yourself for a special meal, or just going for awalk on the beach. But there’s a good chance that you might learn to like it:the peace of not having to entertain other people’s personalities orproclivities and just do whatever YOU want. /p>p>Sometimes when I am with others, I look forward to gettingback to my solitude, peace, and calm. I love myself, I like myself, and I enjoyspending time alone. But that took time./p>p>Despite a number of personal tragedies that were out of mycontrol, I am still optimistic that things can get better. You may be able torelate. This “epidemic of loneliness” does not have to become our new normal. Ibelieve that we can return to having stronger connections with others whilealso being safe and responsible. We take things day by day, step by step, showgenuine care for ourselves and our loved ones, and focus on positive thoughtsfor the future./p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2021/02/09/overcoming-loneliness-ways-to-stay-balanced-and-optimistic-about-the-future/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1177 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-life category-life-advice category-organization category-self-care tag-household-needs tag-life-advice idpost-1177 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentJune 27, 2020>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/>27/span>br />Junbr />2020/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/ relbookmark>For the Ladies…21 Things to Keep in Your House/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life/ relcategory tag>life/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life-advice/ relcategory tag>Life Advice/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/organization/ relcategory tag>organization/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/self-care/ relcategory tag>Self-Care/a>/div>    /header>              a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/>img width300 height200 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 classalignleft wp-post-image alt decodingasync loadinglazy srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px data-attachment-id1180 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/phonecheck/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 70D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"50","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.0025","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlephonecheck data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/phonecheck.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 />/a>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>Your homeshould be a place of respite, where you feel relaxed and happy. It’s where yourecharge to face your day boldly. To achieve that feeling, you should you haveeverything that you might need in your house or apartment. Some things thatseem like wants are actually needs, because they make your life easier and morecomfortable. Consider these 21 items you would want to keep in your house tomake it feel more like home./p>p>strong>1. A Good Cup (Or 3)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Tea-Saucers-Cappuccino-Porcelain-Espresso/dp/B07HJGZ6MJ/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordstea+cup+set&qid1593270753&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdab6471c074f515ac890cea98b5957b3c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07HJGZ6MJ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>There are so many beverages that you probably consume on a daily basis, whether it’s tea, milk, a smoothie, or a health drink. Sometimes all you need is the right cup to make your beverage more appetizing and appealing. For example, I like to drink green health drinks, so I purchased a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2CHsStP target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelgreen blender bottle (opens in a new tab)>green blender bottle/a> to use just for this reason. And have you ever watched British television shows where they are always having a “spot of tea.” They use the most delightful strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeltea cups and tea sets (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/385bQS0 target_blank>tea cups and tea sets/a>/strong> to serve it. It’s better to sip tea from a beautiful little cup and saucer than from a plain mug./p>p>strong>2. A em>Covered/em> Trash Can/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RD9H0MC/refas_li_ss_il?ieUTF8&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdef021695e733f7e12d49f2ff5a3e8fe1&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB00RD9H0MC&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you own or lease a home and have to take your garbage out weekly, those rascally night creatures are sure to start jumping in your food trash. The result is a mess you’ll have to clean up in the morning. So, it’s important to have a solid trash can with a secure lid. You can buy lids by themselves, separate from the trash can, on Amazon. I recently purchased strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3ezBi4F target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelthis one (opens in a new tab)>this one/a>/strong>./p>p>strong>3. A Back Support Pillow/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Reading-Detachable-Heighten-Shredded-Relaxing/dp/B07S1XFP1Z/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsback+support+pillow&qid1593270582&sr8-6&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdaf6ef2bf694a084c12e41b2031449f9b&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07S1XFP1Z&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you’re among the millions of people who are working from home now, you might miss the stability of sitting in an office chair that has some support for your back. Invest in a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fY0D8C target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelback support pillow (opens in a new tab)>back support pillow/a> to help keep your back aligned properly as you work, or even when you’re just watching television. You can also get a back girdle for support to wear when you’re sitting./p>p>strong>4. Disinfectant Wipes/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Lysol-Disinfecting-Wipes-Lemon-Blossom/dp/B0002LCZ6O/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordslysol+wipes&qid1593270415&sr8-4&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId87fd9e22819e95b21ea4da51d6e93b19&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0002LCZ6O&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>It may be difficult to find them right now, but if you can find a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fWinBo target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeldisinfectant wipes (opens in a new tab)>disinfectant wipes/a>, get a few bottles for your house. Keep one in the bathroom, one in the kitchen, and one in the living area of your house. Use them sparingly for quick disinfecting of surfaces, items you bring into the house, and your electronics./p>p>strong>5. Candles (For Multiple Reasons Including Self Care)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/HITHYS-Aromatherapy-Eucalyptus-Fragrance-Relaxation/dp/B07FYHWNDP/refas_li_ss_il?ac_md3-3-bGF2ZW5kZXIgY2FuZGxlIHNldA-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cxlavender+candles&dchild1&keywordslavender+candles&pd_rd_iB07FYHWNDP&pd_rd_r46a729ac-458b-4862-91a9-9193070c7988&pd_rd_wSwCUT&pd_rd_wgnk7KU&pf_rd_pdc697a3c-c4bf-4bf1-bf88-86b22dd0aad3&pf_rd_r1QEY4KJ0MPMGRGKBSKXZ&psc1&qid1593270212&sr1-4-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIde7684fe11915a5d4620c45157f4ae5ec&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07FYHWNDP&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>A friend of mine invited me to a candle making event. It was surprisingly fun and enlightening. I made a candle with lavender and jasmine scents. I was (and is) wonderful. Sometimes you just have to light a candle and get a whiff of those lovely smells to make your home feel more comfortable and relaxed. It’s also nice to have a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2YDpfh9 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelcandle’s soothing scents (opens in a new tab)>candle’s soothing scents/a> while you’re having a bath or listening to music./p>p>strong>6. A Package of Hot Oil Caps or Thermal Hair Cap/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Electric-Thermal-Treatment-Beauty-Nourishing/dp/B07KPSMNSQ/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordshot+oil+caps&qid1593269983&sr8-13&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId216d006c9b67a42014a2d9863ca95f0c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07KPSMNSQ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>When your hair is dry and crackly, it is more likely to start breaking off at the ends. A hot oil treatment or deep conditioning leave in can help repair some of the damage. Keep a package of hot oil caps in your bathroom for those days when you decide to treat your hair–you can find them in the dollar store. Or just invest in a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3g3mqM9 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelthermal cap for your hair (opens in a new tab)>thermal cap for your hair/a>. It helps keep the heat in so that the product can do its job./p>p>strong>7. A Good Chair or Recliner/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Baxton-Studio-Mid-Century-Upholstered-Chair/dp/B019516WR4/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbeautiful+chair&qid1593269879&sr8-28&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId868ecc4a5b9d1ffb6e8b2349b8adfcc8&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB019516WR4&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Everyone needs their own chair. A place where they sit with regularity. A place where they feel the most comfortable, like they are where they are supposed to be. Find a a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3fWhg4G target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelspecial chair (opens in a new tab)>special chair/a> or recliner that fits you, your style (color, fabric, etc.), and your space. /p>p>strong>8. A Comfy Robe/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Jones-New-York-Womens-X-Large/dp/B077H56WVT/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsplush+robe&qid1593269733&sr8-41&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId5daa6e1fe1c86ecd04e7a54ec4f5abda&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB077H56WVT&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Have you ever been to a hotel where they provided plush robes? It’s heavenly. You can have that at home. Get yourself an a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3i7htUv target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeloversized, thick, plush robe (opens in a new tab)>oversized, thick, plush robe/a> in whatever color you prefer to use for your showers or baths. You can also just use it to walk around the house on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall or winter./p>p>strong>9. Air Purifier/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-LV-H132-Purifier-Allergies-Eliminator/dp/B071D58ZY5/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsair+purifier&qid1593269642&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId28f9d99683acf4f42f2e2986de406a8c&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB071D58ZY5&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Do you have cats or dogs as pets? If so, you can bet that their hair is flying in the air constantly. Pet dander isn’t the only thing that can irritate your nose, also the pollen that flies in the air during the spring and summer. An strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelair purifier (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dzjaq9 target_blank>air purifier/a>/strong> can help clear up a lot of the irritants that float in the air during the year. You can find strong>one for under $100/strong>, set it up in the room where you sneeze the most, then move it to other rooms throughout the day. Totally worth it./p>p>strong>10. Water Filtering Pitcher/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0828799Q5/refas_li_ss_il?ieUTF8&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId3e77e5c40a10580eb5fba72e30cf05e8&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0828799Q5&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>I like to drink high quality water from springs, reverse osmosis, or with electrolytes. When there was a potential issue finding these waters I realized that I needed a back-up plan. So, I bought a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3i7WCk4 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelwater filtering pitcher (opens in a new tab)>water filtering pitcher/a>/strong>. It removes unwanted materials from your faucet water. If you have pets, this is a very useful item to have in your home./p>p>strong>11. Chromecast Device or Compatible TV/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image is-resized>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Google-GA00439-US-Chromecast-3rd-Generation/dp/B015UKRNGS/refsr_1_2?dchild1&keywordschromecast&qid1593269332&sr8-2&_encodingUTF8&taglllblg-20&linkCodeur2&linkIdb6d4e2c51b4b6d68f9f3dc38fab3ac21&camp1789&creative9325 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img data-recalc-dims1 loadinglazy decodingasync data-attachment-id1178 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/chromecast/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit350%2C350&ssl1 data-orig-size350,350 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titlechromecast data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit300%2C300&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-e1593269515511.jpg?fit640%2C640&ssl1 srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chromecast-1024x1024.jpg?resize256%2C256 alt classwp-image-1178 width256 height256/>/a>/figure>p>When you’re forced to stay in the house for a long period of time, it helps to have access to great shows to keep you occupied. I mean of course you can always read a book or busy yourself with a hobby, but sometimes it just helps to watch a television show. I prefer shows that teach me things about human nature, science, or things of the past. One item you might want to keep in your house is a a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelChromecast device (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Google-GA00439-US-Chromecast-3rd-Generation/dp/B015UKRNGS/refsr_1_2?dchild1&keywordschromecast&qid1593269332&sr8-2&_encodingUTF8&taglllblg-20&linkCodeur2&linkIdb6d4e2c51b4b6d68f9f3dc38fab3ac21&camp1789&creative9325 target_blank>strong>Chromecast device/strong>/a> or similar, or a television that has the casting capability built in./p>p>strong>12. Privacy Curtains/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/H-VERSAILTEX-Filtering-Textured-Treatment-Draperies/dp/B07FFV82PM/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsprivacy+curtains&qid1593268947&sr8-5&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId056c1c5f20293f2459a85b591ea0b661&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07FFV82PM&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>What’s the point of having a window if you can’t look out of it or let the sun shine in? A strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dF0R2M target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelprivacy curtain (opens in a new tab)>privacy curtain/a>/strong> allows you to look out and bring light into your home while blocking viewing from the outside. They come usually in white, but I believe they may be available in other colors./p>p>strong>13. A High-Quality Moisturizer and Lotion/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Ultimate-Radiance-Renewal/dp/B07L9RTWRS/refas_li_ss_il?crid8W5V3TA3VQV1&dchild1&keywordsgold+bond+shea+butter&qid1593267671&sprefixgold+bond+shea,aps,226&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIde26e5b8edffd12d56b2ad19f4927768d&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07L9RTWRS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>The skin is the body’s largest organ, and it needs nourishment on a regular basis. It’s important to have a good moisturizer for your face and lotion for the rest of your body. I like a hrefhttps://amzn.to/31n2mAv target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelGold Bond products (opens in a new tab)>Gold Bond products/a>. For my face, I currently prefer a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelSheaMoisture products (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3dDdA6q target_blank>SheaMoisture products/a>. Find what works for you, and keep an ample supply in your bathroom or bedroom./p>p>strong>14. Beans and Rice/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Bushs-Best-Black-Beans-cans/dp/B01N1O1TF8/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbeans&qid1593268841&sr8-3&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId02a22f9c66ede90dcf62e37579b38234&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB01N1O1TF8&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>In the early weeks of the 2020 crisis, I told everyone I cared about to stock up on beans and rice. They laughed at me. But when it comes down to it, these are two of the most reliable ingredients you can have in strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2ZeMnl5 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelyour pantry (opens in a new tab)>your pantry/a>/strong>. They last a long time and really fill you up Just get a few bags and store them away. Then carry on with life as usual./p>p>strong>15. A Pair of Oversized Sweats and Hoodie/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Pantalones-deportivos-cintura-atl%C3%A9tico-Straight/dp/B0874P4GSL/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordssweatpants&qid1593268681&sr8-6&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIdae0c1584bbdc00bd0e089bb810c3ba86&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0874P4GSL&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Everyone doesn’t have the time to get dressed to the nines to go out to grocery shop or run errands. It helps to have a handy pair of strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelsweatpants (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VnShPW target_blank>sweatpants/a>/strong> and a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VmQtXg target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelhoodie (opens in a new tab)>hoodie/a>/strong> to put on when you just have to run out quickly or do some work in your yard./p>p>strong>16. Organizing Baskets/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X1CHNKZ/refas_li_ss_il?_encodingUTF8&psc1&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkIded78f69cbe98aefba4b2bbfd75b64708&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB06X1CHNKZ&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Are your things strewn all over a table or on your bathroom sink? You will be pleasantly surprised by how wonderful you’ll feel when it’s all organized into strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2NwVTuF target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelbaskets (opens in a new tab)>baskets/a>/strong>. Finally, you can find things quickly and feel good about how your space looks./p>p>strong>17. Lawn Mower or Trimmer/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-BESTA512CM-Compact-Electric/dp/B078YYPWLY/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordssmall+lawn+mower&qid1593268147&sr8-4&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId55b11896c9d702f4fdc1d55decdb23d4&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB078YYPWLY&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If you’re a homeowner, you know how important it is to maintain your yard. You need tools to keep things in order. At the very least have a strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/3896rcA target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labeltrimmer to get rid of weeds (opens in a new tab)>trimmer to get rid of weeds/a>/strong>. If you can, invest in a strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labellawn mower (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VpEyrN target_blank>lawn mower/a>/strong> to keep things tidy./p>p>strong>18. A Good Non-Stick Pan/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Carote-Stone-Derived-Non-Stick-Switzerland-Including/dp/B0732NXYNS/refas_li_ss_il?ac_md0-0-bm9uc3RpY2sgcGFu-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cxnonstick+pan&dchild1&keywordsnonstick+pan&pd_rd_iB0732NXYNS&pd_rd_r23656046-4a1d-48bc-8adb-0518e9b81b90&pd_rd_wtEL4k&pd_rd_wgxEhsW&pf_rd_pdc697a3c-c4bf-4bf1-bf88-86b22dd0aad3&pf_rd_rV3J45CT2516NKJFWGZYZ&psc1&qid1593268350&sr1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId41cbef14aaf1015976dbbd0c589b0c24&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB0732NXYNS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Most of your meals are probably going to have to be prepared or heated up in a frying pan, so make sure you have a good one. Non-stick pans like strong>this one/strong> are usually very easy to use and clean. Pick a non-stick pan that will last you for at least a year or two./p>p>strong>19. Wall Power Station with Cellphone Charging Slots and Surge Protection/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/RND-Power-Protection-Slide-Out-Compatible/dp/B013O3I3I0/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordswall+unit+with+cell+phone+charger&qid1593266231&sr8-13&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId6015a5ee964edfdc7a03163cc11c705b&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB013O3I3I0&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>Turn two plugs into three or more when you buy a wall power station. Simply plug the strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelwall power station (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/2YBj7pK target_blank>wall power station/a>/strong> into your existing power slots and add the screws provided as needed. Have a handyman or professional help you with this if you’re unfamiliar. This will allow you to charge your cellphones quickly and easily. You’ll also have more space for other electronic needs./p>p>strong>20. Large Tote Containers/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Storage-Modular-Stackable-Latching/dp/B071CLN8DS/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordslarge+tote+container&qid1593267881&sr8-14&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId7b45b470743fb2847adea20e1f2762e0&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB071CLN8DS&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>If there is one thing you’ve probably learned after having to quarantine in your house for months, it’s that you need a stash of food, cleaners, and other household needs. Make sure you have one or two strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2VmOi62 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labellarge tote containers (opens in a new tab)>large tote containers/a>/strong> that you can seal and keep in your pantry or a cool room./p>p>strong>21. Battery Powered Radio (And All Types of Batteries)/strong>/p>figure classwp-block-image>a hrefhttps://www.amazon.com/NOAA-Weather-Radio-Emergency-Transistor/dp/B07P7QDJZX/refas_li_ss_il?dchild1&keywordsbattery+powered+radio&qid1593268004&sr8-9&linkCodeli2&taglllblg-20&linkId3001c50fc5d95065106a28809353bf07&languageen_US target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>img decodingasync src//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encodingUTF8&ASINB07P7QDJZX&Format_SL160_&IDAsinImage&MarketPlaceUS&ServiceVersion20070822&WS1&taglllblg-20&languageen_US alt/>/a>/figure>p>While you may only listen to the radio when you’re in your car, it’s important to have one in your home as well. A strong>a relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelbattery powered radio (opens in a new tab) hrefhttps://amzn.to/3g3t98P target_blank>battery powered radio/a>/strong> is and always will be a reliable way to get updates about what is going on in the world. It’s battery powered, so it’s not reliant on electricity. Just make sure you always have plenty of strong>a hrefhttps://amzn.to/2NBP8re target_blank relnoreferrer noopener aria-labelAA, C, and D batteries (opens in a new tab)>AA, C, and D batteries/a>/strong>./p>p>Of course, there are other needs that could be added to your list of 21 things to keep in your house, like plenty of pet food, video cameras, and protective devices. This is a good start though. Take good care of yourself, your home, and your loved ones./p>p>Love Lynn/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/06/27/for-the-ladies21-things-to-keep-in-your-house/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1141 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dealing-with-family category-dealing-with-people category-learning category-life tag-life-advice idpost-1141 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentMay 19, 2020>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/>19/span>br />Maybr />2020/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/ relbookmark>Excuses People Make to Get Off of the Phone/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-family/ relcategory tag>Dealing with Family/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/learning/ relcategory tag>Learning/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/life/ relcategory tag>life/a>/div>    /header>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>Excuses people make instead of just saying you aren’t important enough for them to talk to./p>p>I have to scrub my feet and toes./p>p>I am about to watch this show on Netflix, so…/p>p>I’m about to heat up this Lean Cuisine meal./p>p>Oh someone is on the other line I’ll call you back later (but they don’t)./p>p>I’m at work, got to get back. (Then they go and drink watered down office coffee and do nothing.)/p>p>Something hurts. Neck back ankle etc. Gotta go!/p>p>XYZ is happening right now and I have to go. So./p>p>When people make up these types of excuses to get off the phone with you, it’s because they truly just do not want to talk to or help you. Know this and adjust your expectations./p>p>One day, bet, they will probably come looking for you for help because right now they think they won’t ever need it./p>p>Maya Angelou said when people show you who they are you have to believe them the first time. Do your best now to find other friends and people who you can really rely on./p>p>Love Lynn/p>p>Lynn Gilliard is the author of a popular relationship guide entitled em>a hrefhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Let-Him-Chase-You-Dating-Advice-for-Women-Who-Want-Both-Long-Lasting-Love-and-Respect-in-Their-Relationships-with-Men-Audiobook/B00H85I2ZK?qid1500854731&sr1-1 target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>Let Him Chase YOU/a>/em>. Her latest book a hrefhttp://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/You-Matter-Audiobook/B01INRJ3CM/reflllblog target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>strong>em>You Matter/em>/strong>/a> encourages women to know and understand their worth./p>p>Follow Lynn on Twitter: a hrefhttp://www.twitter.com/LoveLynnGee target_blank relnoreferrer noopener>@LoveLynnGee/a>/p>p>/p>        footer classpost-footer>          ul classpost-info-meta>            li classpost-info-comment>div classpost-comment>i classfa fa-comment-o aria-hiddentrue>/i> a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2020/05/19/excuses-people-make-to-get-off-of-the-phone/#respond>0 comments/a>/div>/li>          /ul>        /footer>!-- .post-footer -->      /article>!-- .post-content -->  /article>!-- .article -->            article classarticle post-1042 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dealing-with-people category-realizations category-relationships tag-friends tag-friendships tag-relationships idpost-1042 itemscope itemtypehttp://schema.org/CreativeWork>    header classpost-header>      div classpost-date radius-100 updated itempropdateModified>span itempropdatePublished contentAugust 3, 2019>a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2019/08/03/who-are-your-real-friends/>03/span>br />Augbr />2019/a>/div>      h2 classpost-title entry-title itempropheadline>a itemscope itempropmainEntityOfPage itemTypehttps://schema.org/WebPage hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2019/08/03/who-are-your-real-friends/ relbookmark>Who Are Your Real Friends?/a>/h2>      div classpost-category>categories: a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/dealing-with-people/ relcategory tag>Dealing With People/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/realizations/ relcategory tag>Realizations/a>, a hrefhttps://lifelovelynn.com/category/relationships/ relcategory tag>Relationships/a>/div>    /header>            article classpost-content entry-content itemproptext>        p>When I lost my best friend, my “person,” who had also been myfiancé at one point, my life went into a tailspin. I expected my friends, whoextended across numerous backgrounds and experiences, to come to my aid at thatdifficult time. In tears, I texted about seven of them to tell them the newsright after I heard. I got a few “sorry for your loss” messages back./p>p>Then nothing. For months. From anyone. Not even my close family members./p>p>I was in a state of shock, and I changed a lot in those months, which extended to years. I lost my lightness, my humor, and my confidence in people. I finally came to the realization that I no longer had any true friends after my best friend’s passing—I just had a lot of acquaintances. I just had people I know who knew me at one point./p>p>As time went on, I started to get the impression that many of my former “friends” were quietly happy to learn that I was in distress. I was just a topic of gossip. In school and social settings, I had always been the life of the party, the one who always got the guy, and the one who took the lead. Now I was the depressed, grieving woman who was gaining weight, detaching from humanity, and losing her personality. /p>p>I wrote about this in several of my books. And I came to realize recently, all these years later, that this experience continues to have a very real effect on me, and how I navigate my relationships. I have a really hard time trusting people./p>h2 classwp-block-heading>strong>What Is a Friend?/strong>/h2>p>A friend is someone who comes through for you when times are the toughest. Like a hero, she doesn’t run away from the problem, she charges forward to your rescue because she loves you and cares about your well-being. A friend tells you the truth. She isn’t secretly jealous of you. She invites you out because she genuinely wants to see you. She also makes time to come see you when she knows you need some company. She texts or contacts you at least a few times a week to see how you’re doing. 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Anxiety, confusion, depression, and a general lack of focus are plaguing many social media users. Television used to be the major distraction, but now Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have become a daily obsession for many people./p>p>img data-recalc-dims1 loadinglazy decodingasync data-attachment-id455 data-permalinkhttps://lifelovelynn.com/2017/08/18/overwhelmed-by-social-media-tips-for-staying-sane-and-productive/iphoneback/ data-orig-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit720%2C480&ssl1 data-orig-size720,480 data-comments-opened1 data-image-meta{"aperture":"3.2","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 50D","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"50","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","title":"","orientation":"0"} data-image-titleiphoneback data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit300%2C200&ssl1 data-large-filehttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?fit640%2C427&ssl1 class  wp-image-455 alignright srchttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?resize302%2C201 altiphoneback width302 height201 srcsethttps://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?w720&ssl1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/lifelovelynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iphoneback.jpg?resize300%2C200&ssl1 300w sizesauto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px />I am guilty of being too easily distracted by social media apps. Almost every day the first thing I grab is my cell phone. The second thing I usually do is open Twitter and check the trending topics. So basically, the first thing I see when I awaken to a brand new day is the chaos and confusion that’s going on in the world at the moment./p>p>Sometimes there’s a horrific story of something that happened the night before. Other times the news stories are completely focused on the latest atrocity committed by the person currently occupying the oval office. The rest of it is mostly chitter-chatter and topics that can make you feel like you’re losing a few IQ points with each scroll./p>p>In my book em>a hrefhttp://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/You-Matter-Audiobook/B01INRJ3CM/reflllblog>You Matter/a>/em> I mentioned the need to take social media breaks. I think there is great value in “unplugging” and taking regular breaks from the chaos of social media. Here are a few tips for how to better manage your social media usage./p>p>strong>Understand that Too Much Information Isn’t Useful/strong>/p>p>Imagine going to college for four years and trying to get 20 different degrees at once. There’s no way that you will be able to retain enough information from all 20 of those subjects to become enlightened on any of them. That’s basically what happens when you allow yourself to be overwhelmed with too much information on social media apps. Choose one or two points of focus and become educated/enlightened/an expert on those subjects./p>p>strong>Choose an App, Just One App/strong>/p>p>There are so many social media apps available now, including dating apps, that it can be very overwhelming keeping up with them all. Choose one social media account to focus on and stick with that. Here are a few insights about the most common apps from my personal experience:/p>p>· Facebook is for people who like to connect with the people they already know./p>p>· Twitter is for people who are more cerebral and like to express their quiet thoughts./p>p>· Instagram is for exhibitionists (think “show and tell”) who want to be noticed./p>p>· Snapchat seems to be more appealing to young teens who are looking for a distraction./p>p>strong>Create Lists and Segmented Timelines/strong>/p>p>As mentioned earlier, social media is chaotic because you’re bombarded with so many different topics at once. One minute you’re reading a story about a loving llama and the next thing you know you’re presented with a news story about a violent attack abroad. It’s no wonder so many people struggle with anxiety./p>p>Create lists or segments of people who will provide you with the topics that you want to read on your timeline. Search for specific hashtags of interest (#GirlTalk or #PoliticsChat) instead of looking at general trending topics. I’m not that familiar with social media sites outside of Twitter, but I know they have a way of limiting what shows up on your timeline./p>p>strong>Set a Timer/strong>/p>p>If hours go by and you’re still on Facebook or Instagram scrolling through pictures, you have to start setting some limits for yourself. It’s unlikely that you’re being as productive as possible in your day if you spend hours looking at posts by other people. So set a 10 or 15-minute timer on your phone right before you open your favorite social media app. That is enough time to get a quick update about what’s going on in the world so that you can then get back to em>your/em> world./p>p>strong>Make Your Password Impossible to Remember/strong>/p>p>Taking extended social media breaks are necessary, but it can be easier said than done. If you find yourself spending too much time on a particular app, fix it so that it’s easier to resist temptation. Create a long and complicated password that you’ll never remember. Reset the password on your social media account and then log off. Now, when you feel tempted to pop into Twitter to see what’s trending you’ll be forced to go through the whole password reset process again./p>p>Getting off of social media and getting back to real life may not be that easy since we’ve largely become addicted to our cellphones over the past decade. But we at least have to start having a conversation about this. Recognize how social media addiction may be affecting your life. Take steps to balance out your day and better manage the information that you’re consuming./p>p> /p>p>Lynn Gilliard is the author of a popular relationship guide entitled a hrefhttp://www.lethimchaseyou.com/order-the-let-him-chase-you-book-here/>Let Him Chase YOU/a>. 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