With many of us under  ‘stay at home’ orders we are using technology to have virtual visits, like Zooming with friends and family.  I have been previewing some virtual ways to visit National Parks, museums, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Relaxing to hear and see the ocean.

Smithsonian Magazine shared 10 Museums You Can Virtually Visit. And here’s more through Google Arts and Culture.

I have definitely been reacting to the stress caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. I have noticed I have decreased energy and concentration. I have read several articles about coping with stress and the importance of self-care.

For instance, it is important to get sleep but what if the stress is causing you to not sleep as well as usual? It can be a vicious cycle. Listening to relaxing music before bed helped me. I have had the problem of waking up during the night as well and staying awake. I worked on not getting upset when I was up in the night and told myself I will go back to sleep in a while. That has helped me. Some suggestions on how to cope with sleep problems.

What Day Is It Anyway, #WDIIA, is hosted by Linda G Hill.

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