Did you just recently lose your job, get laid off, or reduced in hours? Did anyone explain to you why?
If I were a betting person, I am going to guess the answer is NO.
Sure, you can look at the news and assume but did anyone have the decency to take you aside and explain what is going on. If they did, when things get better, take that as a sign to go back to work for them. If they did not, re-consider going back when the time comes up.
You need to start planning today how to move on with life after the pandemic. What did this teach you, how did you watch people react around you, what will you do differently next time, how will create a change in your personal and work life? With a plan, you will build resistance to the next downturns in the economy and your life. When you are not prepared, life feels overwhelming. What things should go in this plan;
- Health & Fitness – a healthy body and mind go a long way when dealing with negativity
- Purpose – what is your purpose and how do you want to ensure you live that every day
- Teams – what people do you need around you to make a difference. Change up the people in your life as needed to remove negativity
- Education – begin learning new skills regularly. Whether that is through online sources like Google, YouTube, etc. Or through schools – online or in class.
- Write It Down– buy a notebook and start writing things down. They say that your ability to retain information is much higher when physically writing things down over typing them.
Yes, we all need to pay the bills and keep moving forward but take this time to assess if the job you are in, is worth it.
Then make a plan, no matter what your decision is. Many people do not take enough time to reflect where they are in their own life and act on it.
Planning is and always will be the way out of difficult situations.
If you need any help with planning, leadership, human resources or business consulting in general. Reach out to our team at Future To Now Consulting to continue the conversation.