Quality Time for a Quality Quarantine!
Because many of us are on 'stay at home' orders and can/should only go out for essential activities and exercise, here are some ways to make the most of it by having quality time with others, yourself, and with God.
OTHERS
- Staying at home means more family time. Instead of feeling like you have to spend ALL day surrounded by people, prioritize having periods of quality time with family/your household every day. Quality time means no phones or tv in the background, being attentive and listening to one another.
- 50 indoor family games with NO supplies needed - https://www.thedatingdivas.com/50-fun-crazy-family-games/
- 100 fun conversation topics/questions for your family - https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/getting-to-know-you-questions.cfm
YOURSELF
- It is OKAY to have some quality time alone every day to recharge, do school work, and invest in the gifts that God gave you!
- Hobby Ideas - https://www.thebalance.com/cheap-and-fun-hobbies-4125444
GOD
- Keep God as the #1 priority in your life at this time, and set aside prayer time daily. Make a prayer spot in your room or find a quiet place outside to sit.
- Livestream of MHT daily and Sunday mass. Fr Khoi will live stream 8am Spanish and 10am English Sunday mass - https://www.facebook.com/MHTCatholicChurch/?epa=SEARCH_BOX&& daily mass around the world - https://mass-online.org/daily-holy-mass-live-online/
- TONS of daily reflections and ideas for praying by yourself or together as a family, for every topic and every ability level - https://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/
**** Important note: sadly, for some people, being stuck at home means being in scary, unsafe, and even abusive situations. If this is you or anyone you know, PLEASE reach out for help. Deirdre, Amber, and Rachel are ALWAYS here for you. Here are other places you can call for help:
- 911 = the local police. When in doubt if your situation is serious enough, CALL.
- Domestic Abuse Hotline = 1-800-799-7223
- Child Abuse Hotline = 180042244531-800-799