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by Alexa Ercolano October 25, 2014 2

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❤️👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️ Happy National Doctors' Day!

A big, massive thank you to all the doctors and healthcare professionals who take care of us and protect us - especially now, as they tirelessly serve on the front lines of this pandemic.

We're deeply grateful for all that you do!

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Stay Elevated. Stay Home. Save Lives 🏡 💙 __

Stay Elevated. Stay Home. Save Lives 🏡 💙

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Collaging my way through coronavirus... ✂️ . L

Collaging my way through coronavirus... ✂️
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Like many around the world, I'm currently isolated and anxious over what's going on with the coronavirus pandemic and all the unknowns ahead 😓 My "real" job is in healthcare, working in marketing & communications for a hospital, so it's been a bit stressful in that regard too.

To push back a little and make some space for my personal well-being, I've been making more of an effort to avoid social media and the news when possible 📵 Once my work day is done, I do a digital disconnect: I go for a walk around my neighborhood, make some dinner, watch a movie, flip through a book, call a friend... Anything to keep myself engaged and offline!

Lately, my favorite hobby is collaging. I throw on some tunes or a podcast, grab my scissors and glue, and get lost in pieces of paper. It's been a lot of fun, and doing something creative - with my hands and not on a computer screen - has really helped keep my mood up.

What about you - what are some of your covid coping mechanisms?

Hope you & yours are staying healthy and safe! 💙
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A lymphie mantra for these challenging times 💙

A lymphie mantra for these challenging times 💙

#StayElevated and #StayHome!

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Hilarious but important PSA from Max and Mel Brook

Hilarious but important PSA from Max and Mel Brooks reminding us that preventive measures are NOT just about ourselves.

Please, everyone - if you're able to, stay home. If you can't because of work or whatever reason, please practice social distancing and keep a wide berth from others. The social distancing we do now will pay dividends in 2-3 weeks, so do your part and give some space! 💙

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Too compressed to be stressed this Saturday ✨ _

Too compressed to be stressed this Saturday ✨

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Day 6 of self-isolating. Status report: wearing my

Day 6 of self-isolating. Status report: wearing my Solaris Tribute night garments as pants.

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🍀 Spent this St. Patrick's Day with my feet up

🍀 Spent this St. Patrick's Day with my feet up while rocking out with a couple hundred thousand people - alone, together.

Every St. Patrick's Day, the Dropkick Murphys put on a concert in Boston. (I even had tickets once, ten years ago, but couldn't make it to the show 😩) This year, rather than cancel their annual show, the Dropkicks performed to an empty room and streamed it live - for free - online, so people around the world could tune in.

I think it was BEYOND cool of them to do this, and as a Dropkicks fan - and a stir-crazy social distancer - I really appreciated it. Needed it, even!

While in isolation, I'm still in constant contact with people: phone calls with family, texts with friends, emails - oh, the emails! - with work. But watching this live show made me realize how much I miss being AROUND other people, especially at shows - I love the connection that comes from having a shared experience with a crowd of people. I suppose for now, this is the closest thing.

After the livestream ended, streams of comments poured in thanking the band, saying how much they needed this, and I popped a quick comment of gratitude in there, too. It's amazing how - despite the bizarre "new normal" we're currently living in - people are finding really cool and meaningful ways to come together.

If you're in self-isolation or practicing social distancing, how are you affirming your connection to others? Not just your friends and family, but your community? Hope you're all staying safe and healthy, wherever you may be! 💙

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Took a walk through empty streets today, but man,

Took a walk through empty streets today, but man, did it feel good to get some air 😌

I'm trying to practice social distancing both for my health and the health of those around me, so this little walk today was my first time outside since Friday. (The fresh air felt absolutely wonderful!)
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I've been so preoccupied with coronavirus: I work for a large academic hospital in their marketing and communications department, and it's been hectic these past few weeks as we're in total COVID mode. And when I'm not at work, I'm anxiously refreshing Twitter for the latest news and updates, wondering how things have gotten so surreal.

It's like not only have I been physically confined within a small space lately, but mentally confined as well with all this stress & worry. It's not healthy!

So - today's walk felt great, for both my body and my mind.

How are YOU doing? If you're able, go out and take a 15 minute walk around your block. Get some fresh air. (But be mindful of your distance between others - it's so important!)
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, reach out to a friend or family member and talk about something - anything - other than what's happening right now. Let your brain take a walk for a bit.
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(But keep washing those hands!!)
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