We are doing something a little different today! As you know we have been in a pandemic for what seems like FOREVER. Today, we are doing a pandemic check-in in which both of us discuss how COVID brought some challenges and also empowering moments in our lives.

[1:48] Check-in w/ Nat. Nat dives into her pandemic highs and lows which include the following:

• Staring BYNT podcast (high)
• Too much introversion & lack of human interaction (low)
• Increased anxiety (low)
• Salary cut (low)
• More time to think and reflect (high/low)

[5:37] Check-in w/ Nina. Nina shares her own struggles with the pandemic below and was surprised to find herself that she was not in fact the work remote queen:

• Distractions GALORE
• Boredom to the MAX
• Missing her scenic office walk breaks
• Inner chatter enabling depression
• Being away from family

[10:15] Impact on Family. We share how much the pandemic has impacted our family interactions from not being able to physically see our family to Nina experiencing the death of her grandmother due to COVID.

[12:41] A Glimmer of Light. Both of us share some positive nuggets during this pandemic, enabling a little glimmer of light to shine in our lives. These nuggets include:

• Becoming more self-aware
• Gaining clarity
• Being on your own time-table
• Morning routines down packed
• Getting creative with time
• Solo adventures

[17:25] 2020 is NOT cancelled. Many beautiful things happen out of what may seem like hell. We discuss how pivots really make us resilient and reveal light bulb moments that would not have happened otherwise (likeeee Nina moving back to FL *cough *cough).

[21:18] What Kept Us Sane. We share the ONE thing that kept us from going cray during the pandemic: refraining from news coverage and social media

[26:08] Nina's Special Story. Ooo this one is too hilarious to capture in words but Nina share's how one experience has lead her to some big revelations during COVID.

[28:10] Generating your own income. Nat shares how COVID hit differently for 9-5 jobs and entrepreneurs. We challenge the idea of stability being in a 9-5 job.

We want to express that this pandemic hits everyone differently and BYNT is a space where you will be supported, no matter your experience thus far. You know where to find us and we are here for you.

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Nina & Nat