Posts tagged COVID-19
...And sometimes you lose some- dealing with loss and grief

Sometimes you can control life to some extent and plan it.

And sometimes life happens to you, without your permission.

For instance, I had COVID a few weeks ago and it’s taking longer than I want to fully recover.

And two friends have lost close loved ones recently.

And someone is dealing with a really difficult relationship issue.

And someone is being made to retire who doesn’t want to.

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Dealing with your COVID trauma and grief

What can you do with your covid grief and trauma? Try journaling.

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COVID Trauma

Is COVID causing trauma for you? Are you easily triggered or often moody or irritated? Are you constantly anxious or worrying? Is your time management so out of whack that you are not taking time to have fun, or even to take care of yourself? Are you easily overwhelmed, much more easily than a year ago? Are you catching more colds than normal and getting multiple covid tests, just to “make sure”? Are you getting addicted to something: gaming, shopping, social-media, alcohol, etc.?

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Forward, Onward and Upward

When you take time to reflect on your emotions and experiences you grow.

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but it seems to be getting worse, so what can I do, now?

How can I deal with tension this week? The answer: Choose to hold the conflicting emotions and thoughts and let the tension just be; allow the issues that contradict each other to come into your conscious and pay attention to it all.

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Stress VUCA and COVID

When you mix VUCA (volatile, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) with COVID-19 you get a VUCA on steroids. So, what is to do about it, both personally, and in organizations?

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You may need to think about a change and reinvent yourself

When you are looking for a change of job or your business needs a change, it starts with reflection and moves to reinvention.

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Wishing the world a HEALTHY 2021!

IF we all want to be healthy and not infect those in the “covid danger zone”, we need to consider getting vaccinated. Wishing us all a healthy 2021!

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Reflect and Accept- for real Change

When you reflect on your situation, really accept it for what it is, then you can use your reflections to change what is do-able.

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Grateful? Really?

What’s to be grateful for during covid-19 and 2020? Here are tips to reflect, to remember and to shift from negative thoughts to positive ones by being grateful.

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Getting through November 2020 - and thriving

What can you do this November 2020 to survive and thrive in the COVID crisis? Take care of yourself and follow the PPFs!

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Switzerland - coping with new restrictions and the continuing plague

Use the PPF model to deal well with COVID more restrictions and possible lockdown. Remember and be grateful for the past. Savor the good things in the present and anticipate the future in hope.

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Are you going out, or is it too scary? things to help for those leaving home (for work)

Are you anxious about going back to work? Or even going outside. Here are tips to move on and out of lockdown.

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Work Goals- activity reset after lockdown?

What are your fall goals? Are they SMART, are they healthy? What can you do to stop the overwhelm and calm down, relax and lessen the stress?

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Reflect - past, present, and future - and Move On!

As you move on from the difficult 2020 covid (COVID-19) spring, grieve your losses, remember the good and be grateful, and move into the future with an attitude of hope.

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What I have Learned in COVID-19 Lockdown- and with #BLM

What have you learned during the COVID-19 Lockdown and with #BLM? I have learned that loving the other person, your neighbor is hard work and that reflection is key.

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Together we can DO this- and do it well!

When you are still home because of COVID-19, remember to have realistic expectations, follow self-care rules, keep motivated and make sure your self-regulation activities are helping you thrive.

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Are you worried about post COVID? Read on!

After COVID-19 there will be changes, are you afraid of them? will you have to reinvent yourself? Change? Look for a new job?

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Happiness suggestions for sheltering-at-home and self-isolation

In this time of staying home for COVID-19, how can you work on being happier? Suggestions are being grateful, savoring each positive moment, and having a positive hope for the future.

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Thrive, not just survive (COVID-19)

Here is a list of things to do to thrive during this extraordinary time of social-distancing and home office with COVID-19. It is also helpful for the future.

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