What a week! This is just the beginning. Things are changing at a rapid pace, and we have no idea what is yet to come. Everybody is scared. We are all trying to figure what is the right thing to do. The challenge comes in trying to calm down all of the fears. No easy task, especially when there is a coronavirus update every few minutes on the radio or tv, or somewhere. You have to trust those around you, and hope everybody else is following the same precautions. Those of us on the front line are trying to do what we can, but we certainly do not have all of the answers.

Control the things you can control, and try to let go of the things you cannot control. All it does it create more stress and anxiety. For me, this is where the exercise comes into play. I still try to get 30-45 minutes a day to workout, even after working all day. I need an escape. I need some time just for me to get ready to take on the next day.

We have it within us. Keep looking. Don’t give up!

Listen! Keep going! Hold on!

Lean on those close to you. Chances are they are feeling the same. Everybody is under stress. Sarah and I are trying to be in clinic all day and put out whatever fires we still can. The capability of doing telehealth has been huge this week trying to stay in contact with patients, and help them with whatever is going on the best we can, without them having to come into the clinic. There is nothing like trying to figure all of this out on the fly as well, especially when we are trying to figure what is all going on in regards to this pandemic, and the changes and recommendations that continuously change from the CDC.

Keep focusing on this. Keep repeating. Keep praying. Keep doing your part to help slow down the spread of this. Help us that are in the medical field to be available for those that are the sickest. Help us help you. We need everybody to do their part in this if this is going to get under control. We cannot do it alone.

I sat in front of the Lake on Saturday taking a break tying to clear my mind, and forget about everything else. The economy is in disarray. My daughter lost her job this week because of it. But honestly, the economy will turn around after this is done. The main point is that we need to remain healthy. For years I have been talking about the fact we need to Strive to Survive. Now more than ever does this come into play. We need EVERYBODY to do their part so Sarah and I can help do our part, along with all of the rest of the medical community. We are all in this together. It is going to take all of us to get through it. Take those mental breaks, and if nothing else, go for a walk and clear your head. Get ready to take on tomorrow. For me personally, in one more day, I will have reached the one year milestone of consecutive exercise days after my major health issue. I was given time. We all need to appreciate the time we all have. Each day going forward will be a new adventure. Be safe everybody, and in the process, keep moving!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: #364