The Psychological Effects of Quarantine
+ Charitable Mentions & Employment Opportunities
It has been four full weeks since the President announced COVID-19 was officially a pandemic disease infecting people around the globe (see video that aired on March 11, 2020 here). The word ‘quarantine’ has officially become part of my daily vernacular, and fear of the unknown has spread like wildfire. From the economy to our school systems and interpersonal relationships: everyone’s day-to-day life has been impacted in one way or another. There are those that argue the changes taking place will be for the better in the long run, but there is no denying the pain and hardship this pandemic has caused to the majority of people.
As far as our nation goes, specifically, according to the New York Times,
“At least 316 million people in at least 42 states, three counties, nine cities, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are being urged to stay home.”
“…Wisconsin: About 5.8 million people”
See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home By Sarah Mervosh, Denise Lu and Vanessa Swales
I find myself obsessing over this virus’ short and long term psychological impact. After all, that was my major in college (graduated in 2009 from Marquette University). Specifically, I recall Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. According to this theory, personality is determined by how he or she deals with life’s many crises. We should all recognize, there is one guarantee in life: change. The way in which one assesses, and subsequently deals with, the inevitable changes of life over the ceaseless forward motion of time determines a person’s personality.
His theory helps illuminate and clarify how an individual meets and processes intrinsic change and, by inference, may contribute to an understanding about whether or not an individual is able to rise to the task of making change for him-/her self in the world.
The Nature of Change: Finding the predictable in the unpredictable by Abigail Brenner M.D. of Psychology Today
I’ve been watching the press conferences from the White House, taking vigorous notes while watching news on the stock market, and, obviously, I’m still active in the real estate market. Never before has the world been impacted like this, all at once. We’re all on the same playing field; everyone will look back and remember how they handled the Corona Virus Pandemic.
Memories of the months I spent analyzing psych research data, on behalf of Dr. Kristi Nielson, have resurfaced creating an insatiable hunger to hear how people are handling all of this, mentally and emotionally. My awesome nephew helped me create a google doc where I asked folks to tell me his/her three favorite and three least favorite things about the quarantine, anonymously. I wanted to point out a few, but I hope to get more responses (please feel free to submit your answers by following this link).
Least Favorite Things About Quarantine:
“This is very isolating for those with family issues or who depend on their friends for support.”
“Losing track of what day it is”
“craving routine & earning money”
“I do not have the patience to be a teacher”
Thank you for your honesty…
Favorite Things About Quarantine:
“More time with Online friends”
“I’m not the odd ball. Apparently my lifestyle has a name – quarantine!”
“Online school is a lot more student-led, and we can do things at our own pace.”
“seeing my coworkers MORE! due to virtual conference calls”
Submit your anonymous response here, and see what others are saying!
I sincerely hope you are being safe and staying healthy, during this uncertain time. Reach out if you need anything; I am here for you. I’d like to help in any way I can.
On that note, I’d like to point out some amazing local charities and opportunities that are rising up out of this disaster, in hopes it brings light to your day. Although we are physically separated, we are all in this together.
Charitable Mentions:
Eat Well, Support Local Restaurants: Lake Geneva Area Take-Out by Visit Lake Geneva
Distance Dining in Walworth County by Visit Walworth County
Buy Now, Spend Later: Lake Geneva Area Gift Card Directory by Visit Lake Geneva
Six Ways to Support Small Business From a Social Distance by Visit Walworth County
Charity Navigator: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Employment Opportunities:
Temporary Positions at Brunk Industries
National Retail Foundation: Job opportunities for workers displaced by COVID-19
If there are any other organizations/opportunities that deserve a mention, please feel free to mention them below. Let’s finish this fight strong! And, again, please don’t hesitate to ask me for help – be it groceries, prescriptions, or just a phone call. I want to hear from you. I want to be there for you, in whatever way I can.
Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy Weekend in Wisco, across this great nation, and beautiful planet… ❤ , Annie Z.
ANNIE ZAMBITO
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT | KEEFE REAL ESTATE
PHONE 262.348.3253 | 262.215.1982
EMAIL azambito@keeferealestate.com | anniezrealty@gmail.com
Sources:
President Trump Addresses the Nation
See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home By Sarah Mervosh, Denise Lu and Vanessa Swales
The Nature of Change: Finding the predictable in the unpredictable by Abigail Brenner M.D. (of Psychology Today)
Eat Well, Support Local Restaurants: Lake Geneva Area Take-Out by Visit Lake Geneva
Distance Dining in Walworth County by Visit Walworth County
Buy Now, Spend Later: Lake Geneva Area Gift Card Directory by Visit Lake Geneva
Six Ways to Support Small Business From a Social Distance by Visit Walworth County
Charity Navigator: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Temporary Positions at Brunk Industries
National Retail Foundation: Job opportunities for workers displaced by COVID-19
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