As we know, this virus has affected everyone in some way, shape, or form.
I want to kick off this week with some gratitude, which is essential not only for the obvious reasons but also to shift your mindset towards something positive. In speaking with neighbors and friends around the globe, most folks are looking for ways to stay positive these days.
Here are some ideas:
- Figure out what makes you happy. Most people don’t do this. For me, it’s working. I like to dive in and focus on work to help get through tough times. I have a lot of ideas and have made a huge to-do list. I am also staying consistent with my sleep, daily walk and eating habits. My daily practice keeps me balanced and on track. On the flip side, my husband, Ryan, likes to do some work, and he has a big to-do list also, but we had to have a serious discussion about what else he is doing, which is watching wrestling. Yep, AEW and WWE.
To me it’s a waste of time. To him, it’s a mental distraction. What else clears your mind? And be sure to discuss any frustrations about how one is spending this time with a partner or spouse.
- Go through old photos while blasting your favorite music. One of the newest members of my FB Group – Good Vibes — is my former college roommate. We roomed together for two years and then lost touch. That was 26 years ago. We reunited on Facebook last year, and during a recent walk, I had the idea to post an old photo of her in my welcome-to-the-group post. This led me down an enjoyable rabbit hole of looking at old pictures and wanting to connect with friends.
- Connect with friends and family via Zoom or other methods. I have reached out to many friends via text, email or social media. I have also set up many Zoom calls connecting friends. My friends from Minneapolis and I had lost touch and we have a Zoom call set for Saturday. Another new social media friend has a Zoom call for prayer every night with her family across the miles.
- Spend time making new connections. Increasing my pipeline of relationships was a goal for 2020. Since people are home, they are open to networking, collaboration conversations, podcast interviews and mastermind groups. It’s a perfect way to work on your business ideas, goals and dreams. Who can you connect with so you are moving forward?
I would love to hear and share what you and your family and friends have been doing to pass the time. You may see it in an article, so please be OK with that. Feel free to email me at info@melindavanfleet.com
