It seems we’re all adjusting to a new way of working as more of us work from home and consider social distancing. As a writer and an introvert self isolation is pretty much my BAU but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea I know!
I’ve been reflecting on the impacts and whilst some are negative there may also be some positives to come out of this. You know i’m always one for making the best of the hand we’ve been dealt.
We’re seeing support for our community, embracing technology, adapting to uncertainty as well as a hightened sense of compassion for others. There are also some benefits for climate change as unintended but welcome consequences across the globe with a reduction in pollution due to our low public profile.
This amidst the fear mongering from the media, scarity mind-sets and some very real impacts on businesses and people’s incomes.
So in light of the good and the bad how to we make the best of what is and look on the brightside of covid 19.
The fact we’re spending more time at home suddenly means we’ve got more time to be with family but also at the risk of getting bored, suffering cabin fever. One of the things i think this may help though is our busyness. If we don’t have to be in the office for 8:30am everyday or take time travelling to meetings which we now do from our sofa imagine the extra time we’ll have. It’s got me thinking, all of the things we currently say we’ve no time for may just be allowed to become part of our routines now??
If we’re stuck at home bored, we’ve time to read books, time to start a gratitude practice and time to meditate. The laundry pile won’t have to wait until the weekend!
Can’t get to yoga or the gym? Try online classes and at home workouts, there’s lots of apps out there to support this. Go for a walk at lunchtime, cook nutritious meals, sit down and do vision boards with your family. Staying home means less spending which in light of economic impacts could also mean more savings for the rainy days that may follow!
For me personally as a professional speaker I found that all my keynotes, conference and events i’ve been booked for over the next three months have disappeared overnight and with it my income. It’s time to think outside the box, embrace the virtual world and implement contingency planning.
On that note you’ll be seeing an opportunity to attend some of my workshops via zoom over the next few weeks as well as coaching via video and a special across all of my online courses.
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