I started with this title topic the first week of April and haven’t been able to expand on it until now as I sit on the beach reflecting on the past four months.
It’s been exactly 16 weeks since I got off a plane as I traveled home from my trip to Manhattan and New Jersey. I started to say “last trip” however I stopped my self and said “this will not be my last trip.” To anywhere!
Since then, we’ve experienced a pandemic that continues to rear its ugly head, political unrest, social injustice, unnecessary killings. This list goes on if I want it to.
We’ve also experienced quality time with people we love and care for, had more meaningful conversations at work and at home, found new things to learn, fun things to do exploring our own backyards, peace, kindness, tranquility and self care. This is the list I want to expand on.
Quality time. Conversations matter. Quality time has always been important to me. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we take time with people. To listen to understand. To enjoy the moment. To focus on quality. Not quantity.
Meaningful conversations. Conversations that have meaning matter! Difficult conversations. This brings me back to a workshop I hosted last year related to the book Crucial Conversations. It’s important to understand when people don’t feel comfortable they go silent or they go violent in their responses. Helping others find the space to feel comfortable during any type of conversations is a first step to having a meaningful conversation
. Make them matter!
Learning new things has now become one of my vital needs. Over the past four months, I have obtained my Modern Classroom Certified Trainer and my Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Sales Certifications. I’ve continued my health and fitness journey to learn more about ways to stay healthy and fit loosing weight slowly along the way.
Variety of experiences has always been important to me with my travel. Seeing the world, learning about other cultures while exploring other places. I’ve shifted this need to focus on exploring new places in my own backyard. New places and new things to do. What things can you find in walking distance of your own home?
Meaningful mindfulness. Now, more than ever, is the time to schedule downtime. To reflect on what’s important. To stay in the moment. If only for a short moment, take the time to be present with yourself, with your situation, with your world. Find your own peace, kindness and tranquility in your own time.
Self care. Need I say more? It’s ok to say no! It’s ok to take a wellness day off work. It’s ok to take care of you. Your own mind, body, spirit and soul. Schedule time for self care. You’ll be surprised even if you do nothing during that time but rest, reflect and maybe write a blog!
Life is full of changes. We can only focus on what we can control. On how we feel. On how we can evolve to change within ourselves. My pathway to a new remote reality starts with a stronger voice, a commitment to the now and a confidence to thrive.
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