New: Keep Calm and Carry On: 5 Ways to Stay Connected

Keep Calm and Carry On: 5 Ways to Stay Connected

How is everyone doing? With recent COVID-19-related changes to businesses, schools, and—well—basically most other aspects of daily life, it’s been an intense few weeks. 

One thing I’ve been keeping in mind is that, regardless of whether or not I’m worried about my own health, social distancing is important right now. This practice keeps the most vulnerable members of my community, such as immunocompromised folks or seniors, safe. As UC San Francisco epidemiologist Jeff Martin says, “Social distancing now is one of the greatest calls for altruism.”

So, how to manage these strange, unprecedented times? First, if you’re worried about buying or selling a home right now, I promise you will feel better after chatting with the Pickett Street team’s resourceful, creative, and whip-smart real estate experts ((425) 502-5397 or info@pickettstreet.com). Let these professionals do the tough work for you.

Next, you might keep in mind that we are all in this together. One thing that’s been helping me when I feel anxious about the uncertainty is that so many people feel the same anxiety right now. I’m not alone, and neither are you.

Finally, check out this list of ideas and links for how to remain calm and make the most of your time at home.

1. For taking a deep breath:

• This digital calm place.

• This refusal to start a coronavirus homeschool.

• A brain hack to break the coronavirus anxiety cycle.

2. For maintaining a sense of humor:

• This Italian grandmother’s time-tested advice.

• A reminder that the bubonic plague resulted in the Renaissance. 

• Penguins getting to wander the empty Shedd Aquarium (and the adventure continues!).

• Anyone else feel like life is being run by a fourth-grader right now?

3. For working on home improvement projects:

• Tranquil living through biophilic design.

• Lighting design trends to banish the gloom.

• How to rewild your outdoor space.

4. For staying fit:

• Former Pickett Street team member Sarah Troske’s home workout ideas.

• Peloton’s free 90-day trial to encourage at-home exercise.

• These virtual running races, including this Zombie run.

• Cosmic kids yoga.

• Seattle’s best parks.

5. For listening:

• Finely Clicked podcast, especially this latest episode on COVID-19.

• A great list of podcasts for kids.

6. For staying connected:

• Watch Netflix together, from a distance.

• Chants across China’s balconies.

• Start a book club with your work team.

• A list of Seattle-area events that will now be hosted online.

And finally, don’t forget to stay informed when it comes to your real estate investments: contact Pickett Street at (425) 502-5397 or info@pickettstreet.com).