Will You Be a Hunk or a Chunk?

A client who works at the State Department told me about an inside joke between him and his colleagues… After their years-long assignments, who will come back as “hunks, chunks or drunks?!” I liken this to our experiences in isolation. So, what will you come out of isolation as?

Joking aside, I believe it’s time we answer this question. Because it has tremendous consequences for you and your family’s health, even your survival if you contract COVID-19, but also your energy, self-confidence and happiness, all of which you hold dear.

No doubt about it, it’s a tough time. Motivation can be hard to come by. Even if you love your home, your family, your neighbors, even if you consider yourself a homebody, as I do, isolation has been stifling for most of us.

“evol.” Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli

In early March, I believed we would be in this for the long haul. Understanding human behavior as I hope I do, I had a feeling it might be challenging keeping to our healthy self-care routines. At that time, I talked to you about home exercise, how music reduces stress, creating a mediterranean diet pantry, delicious and easy microwave meals, scheduling your days, and my “guide for thriving,” 1,500 years-old wisdom that is still relevant today. It was created during the fall of the roman empire – also a very traumatic time!

If you haven’t read these articles, perhaps you might take a look? You could get some – or even just one – simple ideas that might make a difference for you now.

Set up an appointment to check in. Get some personalized ideas for you and your family for coming out of this ordeal a “hunk,” not a “chunk!”