Let's start with a quick administrative statement (as if you haven't had enough of these in the recent times).
It seems like the Flat & Framed newsletter was also looking for some social distance, as I noticed that - in the previous newsletters - if/when you replied to my email, I did not receive this (due to changes in website provider etc.). I have now updated it, so when you reply to the e-mail now - it should come out at my side in my mailbox (but just in case: nathalie.vissers.1@gmail.com is my email). However, as a result, my e-mail to you now might end up in your spam or advertisement folders - to make the social distance complete on both sides :). I hope this is not the case, and we can keep connecting digitally.
For those that did manage to scoop up this email from the pile of spam in your mailbox - I am rewarding you with two introvert's tips today.
Also, if you feel like it, please send me a short response back, so I know someone is out there (is anybody there? can anybody hear me?). It can be just a smiley, but it can also be a question to the answer: What is your biggest worry at the moment? (for the pessimists) or What is your biggest excitement at the moment? (for the optimists)
As for tip nr. 6, it is short and to the point: Do your dishes - It's time.
Regarding tip nr. 7 - here your path will diverge depending on your situation.
If you are isolated alone - tip nr. 7 reads:Hug yourself.
Because introverts are confident badasses, who don't need anyone else for hugs. (Just joking, but you might as well make yourself believe it - as we might be stuck alone for a while longer).
If you are isolated with your significant others and other family members - tip nr. 7 reads: Stop arguing about who should do the dishes today - I know you are stuck together for longer time periods than usual - but keep calm and don't hurt each other. And give yourself a hug too. And okay, you can also hug the others in your household, especially the one who did the dishes today (just don't go bragging to the singles about it ;-)).
