PRODUCTIVITY DURING CRISIS

15/3/2020

It seems to be all doom and gloom throughout the world at the moment. We're terrified of getting sick, losing loved ones or losing our livelihoods. Anxiety is at a high and we are constantly watching the news or reading reports about the Corona Virus.

So I'm here with a positive spin on this. No, I'm not going to deny the gravity of the situation, it's clear that this is serious stuff, but I refuse to let it terrify me into inaction. That doesn't mean I'm off out on packed trains, going to clubs (too old anyway) or meeting up with friends for hanami. Quite the opposite. I'm hunkering down with the fam for a while, doing my bit so I don't spread this thing to the vulnerable in society.

First off, I'm picturing a moment in time when this thing has all blown over. Which it will, at some point. That gives me enough strength to keep going. Going out less means spending less, which means I can earn less for the time being.

WHAT I'M GRATEFUL FOR

Time to see my family for weeks on end. It's time we got better connected without the distractions of our busy lives.
The opportunity to immerse myself in my child's learning and know EXACTLY where they are.
Eating three meals a day (a lot of entrepreneurs skip lunch- true story).
A slower pace to life.
More family movies, because we have more time to relax together.
No commuting. I'm currently saving around 2 hours per day not having to drop off Mr. 7.
Saving money. Less coffees, less eating out, less travelling, less shopping.
More hugs.

WHAT I PLAN TO DO IN LIFE

Declutter my kitchen utensils. Who needs 3 spatulas and 4 wooden spoons anyway?
Make and write my Christmas cards.
Do my Christmas shopping online.
Relax: Colouring, sewing, making, Netflix...
Organise and declutter the kids' clothes.
Try some new recipes.
Learn how to draw using an iPad for work and pleasure.
Oh, I need to buy a new iPad.... and that means heading out... maybe I'll buy online.

WHAT I PLAN TO DO IN BUSINESS

Get my Christmas stock started (I usually start in July).
Write. A lot.
Launch some Christmas card packs.
Redo some courses I took last year and take some new ones.
Organise my computer files/ storage/ photos.
Launch a FUN April campaign with games, video calls, giveaways, new products. You can find out all about 'Christmas in Spring' in my newsletter.

SOME IDEAS FOR YOU

Take an online course.
Join an online decluttering challenge.
Research stuff: a holiday destination, recipes, fashion, Christmas/ birthday gifts,
Pinterest is your friend. Get your inspiration organised into boards. Follow me on Pinterest.
Prepare early for Christmas...imagine having no Christmas rush this year?
Make bread. You can try my super easy recipe!
Or just relax and be still...this pandemic is creating a world we have never experienced before and if we need to take time to rest and relax we should do it.