{"id":5248,"date":"2020-11-10T21:44:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T21:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2021-02-23T15:29:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T15:29:28","slug":"why-you-can-countonme-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/why-you-can-countonme-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Can #CountOnMe"},"content":{"rendered":"

After classes went online in the spring because of COVID I didn\u2019t know what to think. I had to accept the fact that things wouldn\u2019t return to normal soon. I even had to think about the possibility of staying home for the fall semester. Ultimately that\u2019s what I decided to do after I had time over the summer to think about it. Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve been doing so that the WSU community, my family, and friends can #CountOnMe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to wear a mask<\/b><\/p>\n

Leaving without a mask is the equivalent of leaving without your car keys because it\u2019s something you need to get places! I always have extra masks around me so that I have them when I need it. It makes me feel safe and I know that by wearing it, it protects others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to practice physical distancing\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I choose to practice physical distancing just about everywhere I go. In grocery stores and in public places it is easier to be aware of it because there are signs and cues to remind you.\u00a0 But, even just with friends and family I choose physical distance.\u00a0 I don\u2019t have to give up spending time with them to be safe. I can do both. During the warmer months I enjoyed playing outdoor tennis, going on neighborhood walks, and having small bonfire get-togethers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to wash my hands\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I know it sounds simple but I wash my hands as often as I did when the virus was at its peak. Although I don\u2019t leave the house often as I did before the pandemic, I wash my hands after I walk my dog, go grocery shopping, and get gas. Keeping clean doesn\u2019t have to be difficult. I keep hand sanitizers and wet wipes in my car in case I need them and I replace my hand soaps often in the bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to take health seriously\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I made my decision because I value my health. I am fortunate to have access to free testing so that if for some reason I need to get tested it is not far and is extremely convenient. Since I\u2019ve gotten tested before, I know where the closest testing center is. It’s been helpful for me to know who I need to call and where I need to go in case I need a test quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to check in<\/b><\/p>\n

Like virtually everyone\u2014I use Zoom! (bad pun right!) Not only do I use Zoom for my classes but I use Zoom and other platforms\u00a0 to check in with the people I miss the most. Besides maybe exercising and eating healthy, I think checking in is the most important tool that I\u2019ve used to remain balanced.\u00a0 I\u2019ve taught my grandpa to use Zoom, my sister and I love playing online live scattergories, I FaceTime my friends in Winona often, I use Teleparty to watch Netflix and Hulu shows, and I\u2019m planning a virtual holiday gift exchange soon! So there\u2019s actually a lot you can do to check in. All of these things have been good to give my mind a much needed break and to go about this with a positive attitude!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With that said, you can #CountOnMe even from afar! I\u2019ll be counting on you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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