Finding positivity during an historic pandemic
Here’s how one industry leader tries to remain grounded—and lessons she takes from others in her community—in a time of unparalleled disruption and uncertainty.
It’s been 24 weeks since the world changed and many of us started working from home. So much has transpired during this time. We cannot ignore the massive impact that COVID-19 has had on our lives today, and how it will continue to transform the lives of future generations.
As I reflect on my own journey and those around myself over the past few months, there are days that I struggle to bring my best (mostly Wednesdays—not sure why) and there are days when I feel on the top of the world. You can either get lost in the noise or rise above it. I have chosen to rise above but let me admit: It hasn’t been very easy.
Here are three principles that have helped me to stay focused both at work and home during this time:
1. Find the hope.
By definition, hope means to cherish a desire with anticipation, to want something to happen or be true.
While I really miss the many old ways of life B.C. (before coronavirus)—especially window shopping, I have found acceptance (on most days) with the hope that something better will come out of it eventually.
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