“I felt annoyed, sometimes without apparent motive, and I learnt to find ways of recovering my energy.”

Through most of the pandemic I was able to pay more attention to my reactions.
There were moments of high anxiety due to uncertainty, but it was also a period in which I did many exercises to put myself in other people’s shoes. I had to make choices beyond my own interests and deal with the frustrations of having some projects shut down or put on standby for an unknown length.

I realized the importance of my personal space, so that I could stay in good terms with my family. I felt scared that I wouldn’t see my parents and grandparents again, and impotence knowing that, even if I wanted to help them and other people, I had limitations.

I felt annoyed, sometimes without motive, and learnt to find ways of recovering my energy. It’s a constant process of self-growth.