{"id":955,"date":"2020-04-01T10:15:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scriptchic.com\/?p=955"},"modified":"2020-05-09T10:56:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-09T14:56:50","slug":"stay-at-home-order-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scriptchic.com\/?p=955","title":{"rendered":"Stay-At-Home Order In Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s Not April Fools – It’s Quarantine<\/h2>\n

The governor of Pennsylvania issued a state wide a Stay-at-Home order. The majority of business in and around Pittsburgh are closed.<\/p>\n

Like most states dealing with the spread of Covid-19 it was a necessary step during this pandemic. Disruptive, unsettling, and stressful, this measure has turned lives and livelihoods upside-down.<\/p>\n

So how do we manage this mandated lockdown?<\/p>\n

As writers, we write. We brainstorm ideas. Toy with elements of conflict that will turn our character’s lives as upside-down as our own. We create character cards. Do research on topics related to our work-in-progress. We jot scene ideas on colored index cards.<\/p>\n

These things are fun for us. They offer us a distraction to the daily news of sickness and death. They keep us productive in the art that we love.<\/p>\n

But stress from job loss, dwindling cash flow, and isolation creep linger. At time overwhelm us. Make us restless and afraid.<\/p>\n

What can we do to calm ourselves during times of stress?<\/p>\n

The best answer: Do a Household Chore.<\/p>\n

\"Maintaining<\/a>Laundry. Dishes. Create a casserole. Wash the kitchen floor. Dust. Vacuum. Clean out your Junk room. Your junk drawer.<\/p>\n

You get the idea. And you will be amazed at how good you feel. AND be amazed by how much you accomplish.<\/p>\n

Such simple tasks are calming because they create a sense of normalcy within us.<\/p>\n

When your chores are done, take a walk. Do yoga. Do some in-house cardio, resistance training. Lift household object instead of weights. Read a book. Play a board game with the family. Play solitaire if you live alone. Call and chat with family and friends. Binge watch your favorite movies or TV shows.<\/p>\n

And above all – Maintain a Sense of Humor.<\/p>\n

Focus on the little things in life. You’re not alone in this. The whole world is experiencing the same fears and isolation as you.<\/p>\n

We can get through this, so hang in there.<\/p>\n

Stay Home. Be Safe.<\/p>\n

Try to Smile until the world returns to normal again, because it will be normal again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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