December 17, 2020 RCSD Educator Blog
Message from Jamey Schrey 10% Happier I have spent much of my life being plagued by chronic illness. And while none of my ailments have led to disabling conditions or, even worse, death, at times, illness has caused me to be emotionally paralyzed. The illness challenges felt too daunting to tackle and honestly, just neverending. Due to the stress of thinking I would not feel good outside my home, become publicly sick, or have people notice my condition, I would be overwhelmed with the urgency to shelter at home. My anxiety led to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and time wasted doing nonsensical tasks. As an avid reader, I have come across so many people in articles, blogs, and podcasts that share that COVID has very similarly caused them to isolate, hide, and even stop moving emotionally. COVID has reminded us of the fragility of both our lives and of life as we know it. Understandably, so many people are feeling deeply down. Years ago, I stumbled upon a book, Ten Percent Happier ,