“What lies before us and what lies behind us is but a small matter compared to what lies within us” – Emerson
To start, click my video below: Don Sardella – The Absolute Must List1 minute, 50 seconds
Last week, I wrote:
We are all experiencing major, sudden disruption of our habits and daily routines. The impact of this level of unprecedented changes and circumstances is mind-boggling. We may be in for a marathon of sprints, as we work to other side of this very serious health and economic crisis.
I’ve asked a number of people if it would be helpful to have brief weekly snapshots and updates, based upon what we are learning from week to week, in this rapidly changing environment – I kept on receiving indisputable ”yeses” – so here we go, for the next 13 weeks. Let’s get started.
Here’s some of what I’m currently hearing from other people:
I’m stressed out.
I’m overwhelmed.
I’m beside myself.
I’m discombobulated.
I don’t know which end is up.
I’m having a hard time focusing.
I don’t know how much more I can take.
As I wrote last week, when asked by a colleague, I suggested we confirm clear health and financial buoyancy for balance of 2020. Are our long-term plans still fundamentally solid? How about for next 90 days? Do we all have best routines, disciplines, practices and habits in place?
Another colleague inspired me this weekend with his recent update – “I’m staying focused, keeping perspective, using my planner, working out, staying in touch, washing my hands, keeping physically distant, and choosing to adopt that role model mindset.”
Time to innovate, to serve your most important needs? With compassion & effectiveness – manage whatever the impact of current crisis is having on you now while building your future.
Two ideas for you to consider employing and working with this week, for focus & reduced stress.
This list can become the governing document to guide you to make your wisest choices about how you live and work for your current month ahead. (link) Let your Absolute Must List remind you of what matters most for you – what it is that you really need now. A Compass and a North Star.
Also, look for any lighter note, inspirational opportunities, to help lift your spirits.
(For example, here’s 2+ musical minutes from 2 young Italian boys to offer good cheer)
We invite you to pass this newsletter on to anyone for whom you think it would of helpful value.
“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success” – Henry Ford
Let’s keep connecting and communicating – to your lasting health and success,
Coach Don
Special offer – free (no fee) – for 30 minutes – I’m here to add value & to serve – to be my best and to do my best – I promise at least one idea to help improve your work performance and your well-being.
