Transforming Yourself to Prepare for the Post Pandemic World by Dr. Catrina


We are living in a time where events have occurred that have not been seen in nearly 100 years. A force of nature has pushed us as a planet into our homes and shelters to review, reflect, study, and change. Almost all aspects of our society are altered in some form or fashion because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Hopefully, you have used this time to reflect on what you have accomplished in life so far and to start casting your vision of what your life will be in this new post-pandemic world. You might ask, “Why do we need to do that?” So many aspects of life are changing from what we know, that it will be imperative to adapt to survive. Travelling, shopping, working will all be different going forward. The good thing about this is with crisis comes opportunity. We need to start positioning ourselves to take advantage of the new opportunities that will come out of this new normal.

Accepting the Loss
Accepting the Loss means that we do not excuse the horrible things that have happened, but to learn to accept that they did happen. Those events have a purpose in shaping who we are today. If we do not do this work, those experiences can become chains anchoring us down and limiters on our lives. We have to learn to use those events as fuel or a driving force in our lives. Embrace your past and love yourself, all of yourself, including the parts of you that went through the storm. Some things are gone, some for a short while, others for good. We should spend our energy focused on where we go from here, instead of trying to get back things that are gone. Once we come to terms with the fact that change has happened, we are then open to looking at where we are now.

Assessing the Present
Assessing the Present requires taking an honest, real inventory of yourself and where you stand in all aspects of your life. It’s hard to plot a course if you don’t know where you’re starting from! You need to know your capabilities to form a plan on how to use them in the new normal. Assess all areas of your life: physical (where you live, your health), mental (your goals, your dreams, your skills), emotional (your relationships with yourself, your family, your associates, and your friends), and spiritual (what directs your moral compass, your faith and beliefs. Focus on two things: where are you now and where do you want to be? Taking an accurate inventory of your strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities will position you to make the right moves in this new post-pandemic world.

Ascertaining Your Future
Ascertaining your future today requires an analysis of how your assessment of yourself aligns with the opportunities developing from this crisis event. The analysis should show you the gaps you need to close between where you are and where the new opportunities will be. Make a plan comprised of a number of short term/short-range goals. Those goals are focused on closing the gaps you identified.

Our new normal is changing the way we function in the world. What opportunities will you take advantage of? Will you become an entrepreneur and start a new business? Or maybe you will facilitate the physical or digital delivery of goods and services? It’s a brave new world out there. Don’t get left behind! Accept, Assess, and Ascertain!

Learn about Dr. Catrina at www.pullcorp.com 
Twitter: @PullCorpMedia

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