covid19 mantra

The Coronavirus has been an arduous and eye-opening experience for all of us. I realized quickly that I needed to use this unheard-of (and often painfully boring) time to reflect and to try new things that wouldn't have fit into my usual day-to-day routine. My COVID19 mantra was, "Today, I will find joy in where I am." Every day I tried to do something small that could make quarantine just a little bit more enjoyable. Whether it was simply trying a new drink like matcha or tea (s/o to @callieooneill for the BEST matcha recipe), or finding a new way to workout (Peloton dance cardio is a new fav!), I was determined to better myself during these few months. I did everything from dying my hair pink (had to hop on the trend, thanks Tiktok), to establishing a new skincare routine, to making so many new foods (and discovering my undying LOVE for avocados), to finding my new fav book, to starting this blog... you get the point ;)) In spite of all the troublesome things going on in the world, I'm beyond thankful for the opportunity and freedom that quarantine gave me to express myself and be a little adventurous for once.

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CLAIRE CHILDRESS @clairechildresss @thechicadaily