We are officially at the two month mark of quarantine. In some ways it feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye, and in others it feels like it will never end. We all know the negatives of what is going on in the world right now. It is a scary time and it is effecting everyone in a different way. However, through the hard times it is important to step back and look at the positives that can come out of something like this.

The main thing that has come out of quarantine is a little surprising. In a time where we are farther than ever from our families and friends I am feeling closer than ever. My family has had a group chat for over eight years now (CRAZY) and consists of my mom, sister, cousins, and aunt. We chat everyday, but with the incorporation of zoom we get to see each other even more, even when we are far away. From late night zoom calls with family, to coffee chats with my best friend, I feel more connected than ever and for that I am greatful.

Another thing that I have been taking full advantage of in quarantine are slower mornings. I am not a morning person. But in quarantine I have learned to enjoy this time of day. Maybe it is the fact that I do not have an alarm going off in the morning these days, but there is a little more to it. The act of a slow morning gets me in a better mindset for the day. Staying off social media, reading, lighting some candles, making a cup of coffee, and a healthy breakfast are some of the things that make me look forward to my mornings. Doing small things to get yourself in a good mindset amongst the craziness in the world is invaluable.

The biggest take away from this time is to appreciate the little things. The simple act of running errands causes so much stress these days, and I long for the days where I would get an iced coffee and roam the isles of Target. Even a trip to Trader Joe’s feels like it would be a luxury. The mundane things in life that we took for granted before seem so much bigger now.

There are so many uncertainties in the world right now, but one thing is for certain: if you take a second to look you can find the good in the bad.