Lessons I learnt and still working on (as a teacher and mother) during this trying time: 1. Accept that I'm in the situation. I have to work from home, in which the teaching and preparation take up a lot of my time, and I have my own kids to take care too. As much as I dislike it, I cannot run away from it. 2. Accept that it's okay to have feelings like frustrations, anxiousness, incompetence and even anger. But above all, guilt is the toughest feeling that I need to deal with. Be aware of them, observe how they come and go. Even if I fail to do so, it's alright. Just keep practising. 3. Lower my expectations. Refrain from comparing with others. I loosen out what I have expected from myself, my spouse, my kids and also students. Have compassion instead. 4. Focus on my circle of influence. Shift my attention to what can be done that is within my control. Let go of things that are beyond me. Focus in the now. I still complain and worry about things but once I'm aware ...