EAP 130: Maintaining Mental Flexibility During COVID-19

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi discusses the importance of mental and cognitive flexibility as more and more of our plans for 2020 are sidelined due to COVID-19. Things are still changing so quickly, and plans that were set in stone last week have already disintegrated. So how do we maintain our sanity when we can’t make solid plans? 1. Give yourself extra time for thought and decisions – Practice mindfulness when you can but especially just allow yourself some quiet alone time during the day to process. 2. Be ok with not knowing or understanding – One of the most tangible examples of changing plans right now is the fall 2020 school calendar. While it is difficult for parents to not be able to make plans for their kids, there is only so much they can do. Expect the unexpected and be flexible as the authorities in your area make decisions. 3. Accept that you may have to change your mind – It is likely that your opinion on wearing masks or going out in public or sending kids back to school has changed over the past several months as more information has become available. That is alright, and it will likely continue to occur. Choose what is the best fit at the time and don’t feel judgment from those around you along the way. We are all in this together and we will all emerge from it together as well. Just do your best and be flexible. Topics Covered in this Episode: • COVID-19 • Mental flexibility • Expect the unexpected • Being prepared