If you are reading this as members of my family, friend, Church, work colleagues, clients, and online communities, or someone I have never met, please know that I care about you. The coronavirus (COVID-19) brings a broad-based and worldwide threat of death –our own, and that of loved ones, plus for those who survive, it threatens tremendous poverty (loss – financial, mental, emotional, social).
This unites us.
I am a Christian and a Certified Professional Coach in the Life Coaching industry. Both hold beliefs which raise the question of “One’s Purpose or Intention?” If by reading this post you receive clarity on do-able action steps, within your power now, to help you cope well and triumph over the threat of COVID-19, I would have achieved my purpose. My purpose includes honouring God, who has impressed on my heart to share this resource with you.
This article has two (2) parts.
In Part I, I highlighted the spiritual preparation and strategies relevant to combating COVID-19 fears. You may click here for Part I.
This is Part II.
I wrote it to stimulate your thinking around “What does this Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic mean for me in practical terms, now, and for my future?”
I recommend that you review this article as a checklist to help guide your thinking about your level of preparation to deal with the current realities. In addition, it will help guide your thinking on the adjustments and plans necessary for a good future for you and your family.
Not everything will apply to you, so focus on the areas which resonate with you.
Like Part I, this is a long article. For your convenience, you may click the link to download the PDF version.
Much of the fear and anxiety we feel towards COVID-19 has to do with feelings of helplessness and loss of control, because we are facing an invisible, deadly enemy. The more prepared we feel in challenging times, the greater our self-confidence and sense of control and we experience less stress. Having life principles and values to draw on; knowing what is required of you and being able to think about your future will help you regain clarity and be more prepared to function daily amidst the uncertainty, as well as shape your future.
Clarifying Life Principles
- If you do the most important thing first, when time runs out, you will always make progress – Pausing to prioritize before taking action, ensures that your limited time in these emergency pandemic conditions will consistently be well spent.
- To know what is most important, know the difference between what is Urgent and what is Important, and prioritize and action whatever is both urgent and important (i.e. most important), first. – A matter is urgent if it is time-sensitive, and the consequences are immediate. A matter is important if it aligns with your values and promotes your goal achievement. What is urgent may not be important. What is important may not be urgent.
- Dead birds don’t struggle – Some days will be better than others for you mentally, emotionally and physically. Accept it, take a break, cry, grieve, vent, express your frustration, then go at life again. If you are struggling with the changing demands of life during this pandemic, you are alive, and that is a precious truth. The struggle is a blessing.
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