A silver lining during COVID… more time for self-care

“Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.” — John Lennon

Ten months and counting… that is how long I have been unable to work, after owning my business and being busy running it for thirty years. Skincare has been my lifelong career and I really enjoy it… and miss it! For me, nothing beats the power of the human touch.

The prevailing emotions throughout this lockdown have been shock, disbelief and fear at the start, then determination to survive somehow. I’m sure, for many reading this blog, it has been a similar experience.

But I am also aware that for many others the pandemic has been a lot worse. While for some it may have brought opportunities and offered a better way forward.

As the saying goes “Same storm, different boats!”

I have experienced many moments of frustration, anger and helplessness. I didn’t always take the best care of myself. I didn’t reach out for support when I needed it. I wasn’t prepared for all the changes.

But as we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I reflect on where I am today, I count myself very fortunate on so many levels.

In the larger scope of things, I am in awe at the way the global health community has worked together to produce vaccines that…