Have you got the Coronavirus Blues?

In the good old days, the “Blues” where just the blues. Back then you might have been blue because your man or woman left you. Or because the Eagle flew in on Monday and you were broke until payday rolled around on Friday. You get my point. Well having the Coronavirus Blues is way different and the reason why is because now you finally got a chance to have some time off from work. But you didn’t ask for it. So, really this ain’t no regular vacation. This vacation is different, and I mean real different. With the Coronavirus Blues vacation, yes you got a lot of time on your hands, but you can’t enjoy it. Really you can’t. For example, a few things you can’t do on your Coronavirus vacation are: You can’t go to the beauty salon and get yourself a full complete makeover to make yourself feel better, because the beauty salon, ain’t open.

Then you thought about working on getting in shape and losing a few pounds but guess what. Yup! The gym is closed. Then you think about spending some money, (really means using your credit card to cheer you up) by treating yourself to some Mall Therapy, but the shopping centers are all closed.

Hmmmm… How about finally taking time to go to Wine Country and do some much needed wine tasting. Uh-Oh! No can do. You can’t travel during Coronavirus. Not to mention you just might be really broke, since the Eagle is down! Ain’t no payday coming on Friday.

Yes, the world looks really gray and miserable during Coronavirus Blues.

What’s a sad so-in-so like you and me to do during Coronavirus Blues?

The answer is… Pull ourselves together!

How?

Got Music? Then let’s dance! Dancing boost the spirit. Remind yourself there is life in that body. Dancing alone feels great! But if you need an audience (and I don’t recommend this) you can set up the camera on your cell phone or laptop and record yourself dancing and maybe if you got courage, just post yourself, by going “Live” on Facebook, and invite your family and friends to join in. Who knows you might just go viral.

Or do yoga, meditate, or have a calming relaxing cup of tea. Tea flavors such as chamomile, peppermint, lemon or passion fruit are wonderful teas with calming effects. Please check with your medical provider first to make sure you don’t have any allergies or other health issues relating to drinking these teas.

Next, if none of these suggestions work for you, in helping you get over your Coronavirus Blues, then take a few minutes out of every day to sit down and do some focus breathing. Focus breathing is a great way to help you relax, reduce tension, and relieve stress, which are all symptoms of having the blues.

Finally, if all else fails, read a book and let it take you to a whole new world. The choice is yours. Keep the Coronavirus Blues or kick it to the curb and get your happy on.