Hello Everyone just wanted to touch base quikcly on something I have been thinking about and maybe get some thoughts.
Some businesses obviosuly cannot do anything during this current climate which I think is ok.
I have had a couple of people wonder if this is ok or if they really need to be doing something.
And I dont mean like networking etc (we should still all be doing that) but more like offer help or give services for free etc.
im of the opinion that if there is really nothing you can do then dont beat yourself up about this. If you can and it doesnt affect you or your business then fine.
What are your thoughts?
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Hi Ola,
Even if a company cant physically supply or deliver their service, my recommendation would be doing things on their business in preparation for for the lockdown is immportant to be ahead of the game, if companies dont do things like sort a sales strategies, continue marketing to keep their message and improve their visability or plan for how and who of their staff will be unfurloughed first, when they do go back it will be almost like restarting heir business from scrtch again
Absolutely don't beat yourself up.
We (especially business owners) are usually our own harshest critics anyway, so take up something relaxing. Mediation, Mindfulness, Munching - maybe not ;-)
Diversify?
If you love what you do, but aren't able to help your customer base in the same way, could you help them another way?
Absolutely help, offer to help. It feels great :-) , even if people don't always accept your, my ;-), offer to help.
Plan. How will you help your customers most efficiently and effectively when restrictions are relaxed?
Good thoughts. Thanks for the feedback Geoff. 😊
I agree if there isn't anything you can do then doesn't do us well to beat ourselves up about it.
It is very strange times and not something anyone has dealt with and there certainly isn't a book on how we should be dealing with the situation. I personally have just tried to adapt to a new routine with all the family being here and trying to work from home as best I can. 4 weeks in and I think now I'm just starting to get the hang of it :)
As well as networking it may be a good idea to revisit some "to do list" items which have been put off due to being too busy to deal with them and when we get back to some sort of normaility we can tackle it with a fresh head and some new items to add to the to do list.
Great post Ola, hope you are doing well and keeping safe.
Lovely words. I agree totally. Same thing I said. Get cracking with to do list so that when all is back you are going in with a plan
Im doing well Maggie. Thanks very much for asking. Trust you are very well too. Take care and I’m sure we will see soon 😊
Thanks Ola and yes I am doing as well as can be just working away as best I can and adapting to the new normal for my family just now.
Take Care
Me you same. 😊👍🏾
Good post Ola! I think everyone's circumstances are different. But one common theme is being kind to ourselves. If routine and activity help, great. But if it's time to slow down a bit and have some more home and family time, there's no need to feel guilty
Yes true that. Thanks for your feedback. Trust you are well busy man. 😊
I agree.. I think many people are feeling anxious about that at the moment. Especially those comparing themselves to others who are being extreamly proactive. Taking a break is fine and if the guilt is creeping in then I say limit the amount of screen time! We're all taking on this challenge differently after all! Good post!! Hope you're well :)
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