Stay positive during Adversity
Last week, I went to a shop to pick up few essentials for home. It was a unique experience. Something was unusual. There was a rush for many to bill their products and go back home. What I saw in most of their eyes for a fear of unknown … That made me realize that so many forwards coming many social media channels had created lot of anxiety, worries and panic.
I do agree that each one of us are going through this kind of experience for the first time over decades impact multiplying each week across the globe. However, as citizens we need to do our bit to sustain belief and enhance resilience of ecosystem around us as we pass this phase.
So here is an interesting dimension for CORONA …
- C : It’s time to be more Compassionate and show that you care for people around you
- O : Be an Optimist. Give re-assurance to vulnerable people around you
- R : Be a Responsible citizen. Follow the guidelines given by doctors and governments and stay at home
- O : Utilize resources Optimally as you don’t know how long stocks would suffice till normal life returns
- N : It’s time to be Nimble as new updates unfold each day. Let’s accept this as the new normal of life for few weeks
- A : Adversity teaches life’s best lessons. Have the perseverance and grit to pass this phase
Each of us are Change agents to boost people around us and create ripple effect of positivity and reduce anxiety, stress and sickness. Be the 10X Booster of positivity. Look at lock down at home as an opportunity to slow down, reflect, have good quality family time. It’s time to do a self introspection.
Let’s cross one day at a time. This is the phase where our mental stamina and self-belief need to be stronger than physical stamina. We will emerge as strong global citizens learning from each other and crossing this phase together across countries…
In short — remember CORONA for Compassionate, Optimist, Responsible, Optimal utilization, Nimble, Adversity lessons.
Be the Change catalyst. We are all in it together. This phase will also pass by…
Stay safe.
Do share your best practices with all of us.
