I’m on day nine of quarantine here in LA and omg I’ve had my moments but overall I’m still smiling. I wanted to wait at least a full week before I gave you some tips on how to survive (and thrive in) this state. I’m keeping this short and sweet and I’ll be updating as time goes on.
Shower - Just do it everyday. Oh, and shave. The mental and physical reset is key.
Wear real clothes - Get out of the sweats…I promise you’ll feel so much better. Time has lost all meaning —Don’t lose yourself!
Go outside - Fresh vibes and fresh air feel so good. I’ve been taking two-three walks daily and also working outdoors whenever possible. I’m in So Cal so this is easy for me but do whatever you can to get outdoors.
Exercise - How lucky are we that we have Studio LB? The weekly Program and the fact that the technique is rooted in cheer makes it so empowering and perfect for right now. So many people are new and struggling with at-home fitness. I’m getting the vibe that many feel like working out from home is subpar but honestly it just takes some getting used to.
Find the humor - These are some serious times so all smiles on deck. Memes, laughing with friends, making people smile…it all helps.
Meal Plan - Quarantine isn’t free reign to eat (and drink) whatever you want whenever you want and I can promise you that you will really regret it if you do. Make sure you’re drinking water, eating meals and not just snacking.
Support local restaurants - If you’re able to order healthy take-out, please do! Help support small local businesses who are really suffering. It’ll make you feel a sense of normalcy, as well.
Clean & clear your space - Do a deep spring clean get everyone in your home on the same page.
Make a to-do list - It’ll help give you a sense of purpose and really get things done.
Music - Turn off the news and turn on the music. I’m working on a playlist for you!
Get creative - A couple of days ago I picked up a taco kit from Guerrilla Tacos here in LA and within 30 minutes I named all 3/23/20 Studio LB workouts AND came up with so much content. It’s easy to forget how much our everyday life fuels our creativity. Do whatever you can from art to music —It’ll also inspire the little ones in your life to get off the screens and play.
Dance - Morning and night I blast music and freestyle. Get your crew involved. Energy OUT, guys!
Reach out and talk - I don’t mean small talk. Tell your friends WHY you’re angry, why you have a tattoo shaped like Europe, and why you don’t like his/her ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. Go on for hours about things that might not seem all that important. It’s cathartic.
Video chat - Take a break from texting and go face-to-face whenever you can. It’s SO helpful and it’ll strengthen your bonds and make you feel good.
Make peace - This is the ultimate reset, right? Let whatever it is go between you and your ex or your family and friends. Who cares about the past at this point?
Stay positive - Protect your mental health. Out with the negativity, in with the positivity. Being positive and having positive thoughts will definitely attract everything good.
Enjoy this pause - There is a lot of hardship with our current situation but there is a special freedom here that we’ve been granted. This will not last forever. Try and find the positive in it!