Surviving COVID-19 with Kindness in Florida

Being socially distant does not mean that we must also be emotionally distant. As human beings we have a natural need to feel connected to a community and the common experiences we all share as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us of the dynamic global community we’re a part of.

So, in the interest of helping us stay connected, foster a greater sense of camaraderie and bond together, World Footprints is sharing stories from around the world of the creative ways people are finding to cope with the coronavirus. We’re also sharing stories of acts of kindness that will feed our souls.

We want everyone to know that even though isolation through social distancing has been imposed upon us, we are not alone. We have each other to laugh with, to cry with and to feel embraced by virtual hugs. We will come through these tumultuous times together and as much stronger and wiser people.

It is our hope that these stories will encourage you, inspire you, give you a glimmer of hope and remind you of the common humanity we share.

REMEMBER:
Wash your hands frequently
Practice social distancing
Adhere to health and safety guidelines
PRACTICE SELF CARE
Make plans to visit your favorite restaurant, attraction and/or destination after this pandemic is over

 

Francesca Dolan with Beaches of Fort Myers and SanibelFrancesca Donlan serves as the communications director for the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in Fort Myers, Fla. She is also an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University currently teaching the Kindness Effect. Prior to her position in public relations, she spent 20 years as a journalist working at newspapers throughout the country.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University and a master’s degree for journalism from the University of Missouri. She is currently working remotely with her husband who is also working remotely, two children who should be in college but are learning remotely and two very happy labs.