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Loneliness during the Holidays

Working from home brings its own challenges for those who live by themselves, but add in the holidays, and a few other things can also set in: Boredom, Loneliness, and Depression.

I have found myself watching a bit more TV that usual and turning to other sources of entertainment while I try to stay home and stay safe.

  1. Trickster
    This series on CBC Gem is simply amazing and I’m so happy friends recommended it. You can also read the book that the show is based on – Son of a Trickster.
  2. The Crown
    This Netflix series is… AMAZING.
  3. The Weakest Link
    The return of this show to CTV has me watching every week.
  4. All Rise
    Another CTV series, it is in its second season; All Rise features a state judge who is a person of colour.
  5. Transplant
    Yet another CTV series, this show is set in Toronto and is about a refugee doctor and the staff at his fictional hospital.
  6. Cityline
    There are so many cool hints & tips that there should be enough fun things to try during the holidays.
  7. Family Feud Canada
    Another show from CBC Gem, Canadian contestants take on the surveys and what they say!
  8. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    This retro series from Amazon’s Prime Video is a must watch! If you already have Amazon’s Prime benefits such as free shipping, you can watch this at no additional cost!
  9. Schitts Creek
    This CBC series has won so many awards I’ve lost track of them all.
  10. The Politician & Vikings
    The Politician is a Netflix series featuring the main character at different points in their political career. Vikings comes from Canada’s History channel and I could not stop watching it!
    Honourable motion: Nailed It!
    If you like baking shows, this isn’t for you. This is for those who have tried stuff and failed. It’s glorious!

Of course there is always a good book or two to be tried out.

  1. Peace Talks
    This book by author Jim Butcher in The Dresden Files series was released this past summer.
  2. Midnight Sun
    The latest book from Twilight author Stephanie Meyer. It reverses the gender of our protagonists from the first Twilight novel.
  3. Furies of Calderon
    Another book from author Jim Butcher, it’s the first book in the Codex Alera series.
  4. Son of a Trickster
    This book by Canadian Indigenous author Eden Robinson is the basis for the CBC series, Trickster.
  5. The Handmaid’s Tale
    This classic book by Canadian author Margaret Atwood puts a spin on a far-right North American country.

Of course not every issue is solved with a diversion of entertainment. If you are having a mental health crisis, I urge you to reach out to ConnexOntario & Telehealth Ontario.

This article was written by J2DW CEO Peter V. Tretter.

Don’t Leave Home!

“If you’re cold I’ll keep you warm
If you’re low just hold on
‘Cause I will be your safety
Oh don’t leave home”
~ Don’t Leave Home, Dido

During this time of a global pandemic with COVID-19, I encourage and implore you to… PLEASE STAY HOME.

Just today I was reading about a backyard party in Brampton with 20 people and no physical distancing. There is no better way to distance physically than to STAY AT HOME!

To the 75% of Canadians who are not self-isolating for 14 days after returning from vacation abroad I say: ARE YOU DUMBER THAN A FIFTH GRADER? (“75% of returning travellers bypassing mandatory quarantine: Study,” 2020) You are putting your friends, family, and community at risk by not doing the one thing we’re all asking you to do. STAY HOME.

In Brampton, the fine for not physical distancing is between $20K – $100K. In Ontario the OPP advise people could face a fine of $750 for not following public health orders. (“Coronavirus: Provinces say fines, arrests face people who don’t distance, self-isolate,” 2020) Nationally, the penalty is up to a $750,000 and six months in jail.

So let’s be respectful of our neighbours, especially those with compromised immune systems, and stay home when we absolutely do not have to go out, and further, self-isolate if we’ve just returned from a trip outside of Canada. And while you’re staying at home, be sure to support our local merchants! Especially for those that are paying for their employees to stay home should they need to self-isolate.

References

Yuen, J (2020, March 30) 75% of returning travellers bypassing mandatory quarantine: Study, Toronto Sun Retrieved from https://torontosun.com/news/national/75-of-travellers-returing-to-canada-have-visited-a-grocery-story-bypassing-mandatory-quarantine

Valiante, G (2020, March 21) Coronavirus: Provinces say fines, arrests face people who don’t distance, self-isolate, Global News Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/6713438/canada-coronavirus-self-isolation-fines-arrests

This article was written by J2DW CEO Peter V. Tretter and edited by volunteer editor Brandon Amyot.

2020 Search for Speakers

In May Journey to Diversity Workplaces will be holding our virtual Annual General Meeting on Google Meet!

We’re looking for one, maybe two people to deliver a 20 – 40 minute speech around workplace safety and/or workplace diversity.

This gig pays nothing but we’re happy to promote you in our materials both promoting the meeting and separately.

If you’re interested, apply below!