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As lockdown guidance lessens in many countries, we are tentatively venturing back to the old normal or forwards toward a new normal. It’s as if we’re learning to swim again, having tread water for many weeks. So, if the waiting is almost over… have you considered what have you been waiting for?
The recent events around the world have made me consider the importance of and challenges of change. Fresh starts, fresh ideas and new beginnings flourish only under the right conditions. Defining and creating those conditions can be a mighty struggle, that may remain elusive despite the purity of intent. Change is necessary, a natural part of our learning so… if not now, when?
What do you want? Really want? It is likely that you now feel differently about what you do and how you do it. I have been experiencing a tumultuous range of emotions and thoughts regarding what lies ahead as I (peacefully) accept the changes that are already here. Some fill me with concern, others with happiness and hope. Do you find yourself eagerly, desperately or worryingly contemplating this transition towards a “new normal”?
Are you missing your regulators, those cues and that body language that enable you to adjust your responses and the gestures that convey feedback?
To differing extents, you derive important connection-enhancing, energy-lifting information from your human interactions and, whilst you, hopefully, remain connected there is a distinct difference which can leave gaps, of which you may initially have not been aware.
Are you up for exploring new levels of focus and personal productivity?
With ‘stay at home’ changing how many of us go about our work, your Monday to Friday routines and habits have
almost certainly ceased, slowly (and possibly unconsciously) being replaced by new routines as you learn how to be at your best at your home work stations.
You have now been presented with a perfect opportunity to heighten your awareness! You can evaluate what stays,
what goes and what new routines to adopt to enhance your energy levels, your impact, your attitude and your everyday performance.
For those of us working in a form or quarantine, we may be experiencing new thoughts, feelings and moods as our everyday drive to action and choices have changed. But perhaps gaps (and possibly potential moments of stillness) are appearing in your days? Our everyday drive to action and choices have changed, maybe forever. Are new opportunities arising as some old familiar challenges are no longer prevalent or relevant?
Thoughts trigger feelings which trigger further thoughts. The thoughts-feelings-actions wheel turns all the time, influencing our attitude, conversations and the impact we have. With significant reference to the Coronavirus we are all experiencing today, it affects our immune system. What are you feeding your mind? How are you rationing your consumption to provide the vitamins you need?
For a podcast interview I’m involved in I was asked what my ‘one thing’ was as the ultimate tip. What a challenge!
