Need a Reason to Smile?

A common comment related to my blog on mask-wearing was that people missed seeing other people’s smiles. It’s understandable that we feel this way. With the need to wear a mask, others can’t see our smile and we can’t see theirs. Perhaps without the prompt of seeing others’ smiles, we may be smiling less, which may have the effect of compounding a negative mood.

Awareness, COVID-19, Masks, SmilingSaundra SchrockAugust 17, 2020Awareness, COVID-19, Masks, Smiling

What I've Learned About Wearing a Mask

For months now, I’ve been wearing a mask when I cannot socially distance. And, I have worn it enough now to start to notice things about myself and others. If you are an observer of human behavior as I am, this highly unusual phenomenon offers an abundance of opportunities to gain insights. Here are some of mine.

Mindfulness, Awareness, COVID-19, MasksSaundra SchrockAugust 10, 2020Mindfulness, Awareness, COVID-19, Masks