12 Jun In Times of Crisis, Your Biggest Asset Is Yourself – In order to show up for your community and your team, you must first show up for yourself. Here’s how.
via Inc by Raj Jana
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are scrambling to pivot down new avenues, employees are raising concerns about workplace safety and procedures, and consumers are living on edge. On top of all that, as a business owner, you want to keep your colleagues, family and friends safe.
This is a lot to manage.
During this time, the temptation to shift every minute of your day to focus on a number of factors can be hard to fight. But you must never neglect the number one investment you have– yourself.
Most of us don’t actually acknowledge this fact. In order to show up for your community, your team, and those you interact with on a daily basis, you must first show up for yourself. Focus on how you can become the most reliable and valued asset during this time, and those around you will benefit. Here’s how.
1. Build up your mental well.
Consider your mental health like any investment. In order for the account to grow, you must make continued deposits, and in order to keep the interest rate high, you need to review your investments periodically.
There has never been a more important time to value your interactions with others. Social distancing doesn’t mean isolation; it means you take time to foster deep connections with others in new ways. Remain engaged with the people directly in your life and continue to meet with mentors or therapists for support.
The conversations I’ve been having with my mentors and coaches recently have never been more valuable and impactful on helping myself and my business. During times of chaos, continue to anchor into the practices and structures that provide you with a sense of peace.
Block time for yourself to reflect on where your mind is focused and what you need to adjust. Give yourself permission to experience the full spectrum of emotions. It would be crazy to remain optimistic all the time, so use this space to be angry, worried, or confused. Then you can move forward more aligned with where you are living.
Dedicate time to fill up your well of mental strength so that others can drink from it.
2. Emphasize your physical health.
You can either fall into the trap of becoming lethargic at home, or you can get intentional and take action. Begin to double down on eating healthy, getting adequate sleep, and yes, prioritizing exercise. I have always found working out to be a powerful way to not only feel good physically, but to keep my spirits high and reduce negative thought patterns. By blocking the same hour every day in my schedule to exercise, I’ve found it becomes a non-negotiable and something I look forward to.
When you value your health, it not only helps you operate from a better mental and physical capacity but it gives you the energy needed to keep making difficult decisions, executing business ideas, and supporting others during times of crisis…
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