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2021 has started with some of you feeling a little “off balance”. New lockdown rules, fresh anxieties and a sense of here we go again.
It is really important that we change the narrative to “why not?”. Give ourselves a pat on the back for getting through 2020 and look at all the positives both in our personal as well as our business lives.
Why not look at making some changes to help revitalise your home and working environments?
That ‘spring clean’ could become a ‘January Junk clearance" or February Fresh outlook? Having a space whether at home or at work in which you feel in control, organised and happy can make all the difference to your decision making processes.
That long overdue reorganising of the furniture could provide much needed space as well as providing a new perspective to your working and living environment.
Why not plan to have all those questions you’ve asked yourself answered? Whether they are professional, therapy or personal based questions there are loads of people and groups out there who can help. The starting point is making that list of things that matter to you. Then finding individuals, groups, forums, organisations and associations to communicate with, support you and answer that all important ‘Why not?’……
Examples might be:
I lack confidence communicating by zoom, teams or other ‘virtual’ medium…….well I certainly did and I have to thank colleagues, students I am teaching and Business Wales for supporting me. How did these people and organisations help? Well firstly doing webinars and being mentored by Business Wales was fantastic and your area of the country has Business support available too. Then discussing what other colleagues were using and making a decision to use the system that I found most ‘user friendly’ and then there is no substitute for having a go! Your audience will help when you get technically stuck…students today are so computer savvy…there is always one who has the answer! I don’t claim to be great at the virtual communication world but I certainly have more confidence and a fantastic sense of achievement .
I should be doing more professional development but I don’t have the finance at the moment. Well we are all in the same boat here and there is a plethora of free webinars, individuals who will answer your emails and organisations who have made it their lives work to support their members….not a member? Well don’t worry good organisations welcome non members to join their online debates, webinars and chats. If you belong to groups then use this lockdown to just research the areas that might help you? Time can be the factor that really stops you meeting your goals rather than finance. Juggling home schooling, elderly family members and trying to make that all important work ‘virtual’ call can leave you stressed out and feeling out of control. Firstly be kind to yourself, don’t forget to breath deeply ( count 4 in & 8 out) before tackling anything and then ‘compartmentalise’ each ‘to do’ into short time dependent periods. I know how this feels, I’m juggling family of all ages, students all over the country, online teaching and a building schedule that would stress anyone……. how am I keeping it together? Well some members of the family might not agree that I am, but the only way is to plan in advance, share care, let people know your constraints and the need to reschedule from time to time. Give others responsibility and don’t do anything for longer than 60-90minutes. This my time limit what’s yours? Then have real “me” time. Make time for exercise, having a bath/shower and watching a good dose of tele/iPlayer or reading a good book! We all need to switch off…..
Why not? Fill this gap with your goal and ambition(s)…….
When it’s time to put your mind to your future, your skills and your development let us know? In the meantime relax, enjoy family & friends if you are able and devote all your energy to ‘living in the moment’.
SPS Ltd wishes you and your family, friends & loved ones a happy, healthy and successful 2021 with all good wishes for your future.
If you need any further help, support or guidance then contact us to arrange a One to One or attend a course in advanced soft tissue skills, assessment or agree a bespoke education programme to meet your needs as we return to studies, education & training.