SIF Coronavirus/Covid-19 Care Correspondence

Letter Number 2 (March 23, 2020)

Greetings Shift Into Fifth Community-

I'm continuing to think about you....ALL of you!  My active clients and those whose lives I have been fortunate enough to touch in one way or another through this magnificent and eclectic Shift Into Fifth coaching community. 

As we enter the next week of this challenging, surreal time and unprecedented time vis a vis the Coronavirus, I want to touch base and continue to be a source of support and resources for you. I also want to remind you that so many of you have done and continue to do the hard work to have the inner tools to stay calm, centered and shift/utilize energy in productive and powerful ways.  In other words, you are ready to meet this moment!!!

As we continue to implement lots of common sense practices to keep our families, communities and ourselves safe (consistent 20 second hand washing, staying home unless absolutely necessary, greeting others creatively without shaking hands or hugging, social distancing-standing at least 6 feet apart and avoiding crowded spaces etc.), I want to remind you to be extra vigilant about your own self-care (hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise, meditation/mindfulness, practicing self-compassion/kindness/gratitude, laughing/smiling, staying curious (asking who are my teachers/noting lessons learned-today's takeaways), limiting social media/tv exposure, actively choosing/ingesting only the thoughts/stories that support you etc.).  

I have been amazed at the tremendous amount of on-line free offerings (articles/classes/interviews/podcasts etc.) that have been created and made available to support us all in meeting this challenging and unprecedented moment. Beyond Grateful!  I will continue to share what I find and encourage you to do the same with others in your circles (including me:-).  

This week, I want to share an offering from Maria Shriver (mariashriver.com) called The Sunday Paper (a free weekly digital paper meant to inspire hearts and minds): https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#search/maria+shriver/FMfcgxwHMPpntWvQwvNLCmdCCrChGMXv

While it's always filled with some great information, meditations, exercises, interviews etc. to help refocus, reinforce and build on so many of the tools that you already have in your toolbox, this week's edition has some added resources and features focused specifically on meeting this Coronavirus moment. 

And once again, I want to remind you that I am here for you-to support you in anyway that I can.  If that means a 10 minute call for you to rant/vent, connect or simply get a pep talk, I am here. Creating more anabolic energy for positive and purposeful change in the world is at the very core of my mission.  Supporting YOU is key to that mission. 

With Gratitude and Purpose,

Valerie 

PS. As many of you know, in my work and life, humor is an essential tool for shifting and staying in positive/anabolic energy. So in that spirit, I am sharing a new funny cartoon that reminds us that everyone and everything has its own unique perspective. And I am also attaching an important reminder that we ALWAYS have a choice of what we focus on....and during this Coronavirus outbreak, it's never been more important to actively focus on what we CAN control and to let go of what we CANNOT. 

PPS. Please remember to feel free to share the link and attachments with any and all who you think might benefit.  We really are all in this together!