Infuse Issue 11 May 2020 | Page 4
From the Desk
of Maree Ferguson
Founder & Director, Dietitian Connection
Sitting down to write my letter for this issue of Infuse,
never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined
the unprecedented situation we all find ourselves in
with COVID-19. It is having a devastating impact on
everyone around the globe. Many of you have been
personally affected, and we want you to know that we
are thinking of you.
Kate and I recently recorded a podcast issue about
how we are navigating the environment we now find
ourselves in (it is available for download now from
Stitcher or iTunes). One of the topics we covered
was what we are doing at Dietitian Connection (DC)
to maintain a positive outlook. I will share some of my personal strategies here and
encourage you to have a think about what might work for you. Self-care has never been
more important.
Sleep
I love my sleep! Getting my eight hours of sleep is non-negotiable. I love nothing more
than to sleep in on the weekends, and more often than not indulge in a cheeky nap in the
afternoon. Kate and I recently heard Todd Sampson from Gruen and BodyHack speak about
sleep being even more important than nutrition and exercise for brain health, so it’s one
strategy I’m happy to prioritise!
Movement
I have never been a huge fan of exercise but I know how important it is, so now more than
ever, I make sure I schedule it in. I have moved my personal training sessions online via
Zoom and purchased some equipment to use at home. There are lots of online exercise
programs available, many of them free and doable in your own space. The only time
I’m leaving the house is to go on my daily walk with my dog, and I find myself strangely
looking forward to that at the end of the work day. The DC team is now conducting walking
meetings, which have been a great way to stay connected.
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Infuse | May 2020