We’ve all had to make adjustments this year with COVID-19 gripping almost every area of our lives. Celebrities and public figures are no different- which is why we asked them how they’ve adapted, what’s inspired them during this difficult time, and how they make time for themselves.
HFR founder Samir Becic adds “It is immensely important that Texans stay physically fit during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
We hope that these positive tips and routines will make our readers feel less alone during these trying times and maybe even find some inspiration in adopting some of these COVID-19 healthy daily habits!
How are you staying physically active in the age of COVID-19?
Chip Waggoner: We take evening walks together as a family 3-4 times per week, I play golf & walk as much as possible 1-2 times per week. I have a pushup/situp routine that I do 4 times per week.
What are you eating?
Chip Waggoner: Lean meats (chicken/fish) 3x per week, lots of fruits, nuts (almonds mostly) & veggies, yogurt smoothies for my sweet tooth & red meat once per week.
Being the voice of information and news during a pandemic creates new and unforeseen obstacles- what are some of the challenges that you’ve successfully adapted to/overcome?
Chip Waggoner: Broadcasting from home is the biggest challenge. Specifically the isolation from my colleagues. The other challenge is making sure our children stay on task with online schooling.
How has your job changed in the past few months?
Chip Waggoner: How we present the news would be the most obvious change. I would have never imagined I would broadcast from my living room, yet here I am every day making lemonade from the home studio!
How are you managing your stress during this time?
Chip Waggoner: I have found any physical activity helps most. Tackling projects around the house comes in a close second place.
A bit of positivity: have you seen an act of kindness or generosity during this difficult time that has moved you or inspired you?
Chip Waggoner: Too many to mention then all, but the best is the story of a husband of over 70 years to his wife who has Alzheimer’s and in an assisted care facility. When he was told he couldn’t visit due to the COVID virus concerns, he came back the next day with a suitcase & moved into her room to care for her.
How are you staying in touch with family and friends? Any tips for staying more connected?
Chip Waggoner: A few of us from Fox4 have been getting together to play golf and catch up. Also, Zoom meetings have been helpful to at least see others from church and extended family.
What’s one good habit you have developed during this time that you want to keep?
Chip Waggoner: I wash my hands everywhere all the time or use hand sanitizer!
We all have some tough days, what keeps you positive and motivated as a public figure?
Chip Waggoner: For me, it’s looking long term at the landscape and the possible vaccine relief that would propel us quickly back to more normal conditions.
What do you most look forward to doing again after restrictions are lifted?
Chip Waggoner: Seeing extended family and work colleagues again in person!
What was the most fun quarantine activity you’ve done?
Chip Waggoner: Of all things it’s been sleep! I didn’t realize how sleep-depraved I was before COVID.
What were the best and worst parts of working from home, especially when filming a newscast? How did you and other coworkers stay in touch?
Chip Waggoner:
The best: a morning commute of about 20 feet!
The worst: knowing my first report at 4 in the morning is waking up everyone else in the house.
For me, the best way to stay in touch with everyone else has been through group texts or commenting on the social media posts each of us put up.
What are 3 tips you would give to all Americans during COVID-19?
Chip Waggoner:
1. Take a deep breath & hold 5-7 seconds then slowly exhale. It helps!
2. Find things that make you smile and laugh. This too shall pass!
3. Get into a consistent routine.
