What's Your Quarantine Score?
A friend of mine posted this list on her Facebook page, and I thought, how cool. I also realized there is so much missing from this scorecard, which is also just a bit stingy with the points. In these very unusual times, we are all navigating a new normal, and sometimes it’s difficult to be cheerful, optimistic, or enthusiastic. Sometimes I have a surprising urge to cry. I don’t, though, I probably should. I just observe how I’m feeling and search for the impulse to shed tears. The last time I realized it was from a song on the radio. We have up days and then days that are difficult. Most of us are doing the best that we can. So, here are other items you can add to your score for this week, or you can add up your points on a daily basis.
Prayed - 15 points
Meditated - 15 points
Did yoga - 5 points
Did aerobic exercise of any kind - 5 points
Dancing - 5 points
Had enjoyable lovemaking with a safe partner or yourself - 5 points
Did not indulge in any mind-altering substances (e.g., wine, weed, hallucinogens) - 10 points
Filled out and submitted your 2020 Census – 25 points
Went for a safe walk - 5
Called an elder - 5 points
Helped an elder outside of your home -10 points
Took care of an elder - 25 points
Took care of a baby or toddler - 20 points
Home schooled child/children - 25 points
Took care of a pet or pets - 5 points
Gave financial help to another - 15 points
Took immune-boosting supplements - 10 points
Shampooed and conditioned hair that’s longer than 5 inches - 5 points
Oiled scalp - 3 points
Braided or twisted own hair - 5 points
Gave yourself a manicure - 3 points
Gave yourself pedicure - 3 points
Gave yourself a facial - 3 points
Took a luxurious bath - 5 points
Put on perfume - 3 points
Put on jewelry or talisman - 3 points
Burned incense of any kind - 3 points
Used a diffuser with essential oils - 3 points
Made tea - 3 points
Cleaned out a drawer or closet - 5 points
Cleaned out the garage - 15 points
Worked in your garden - 15 points
Cleaned your home - (e.g., vacuumed, mopped floors, + cleaned bathrooms, etc.) - 25 points
Did laundry outside the home - 15 points
Did laundry inside the home - 5 points
Changed bedlinen - 3 points
Read a book - 5 points
Mailed a greeting card - 3 points
Sent a digital greeting card - 2 points
Participated in any form of making art (e.g., crocheting, knitting, drawing, coloring, painting, sculpting, filmmaking) - 10 points
Cooked a new recipe - 10 points
You may not get paid for many of these activities, but at least you can earn points. Anything over 5 points is a win. Use this handy scorecard to check your score weekly, remembering to add your points for each milestone. No matter your score, you’re a winner just for your efforts!! Inspire others by sharing this blog post with friends and relatives.