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Half Empty or Half Full?

Ollie Smedley • Mar 17, 2020

We have a choice how we approach adversity

I realised I was getting distracted by the potential negative impacts of Covid-19, even though they’re only just starting to hit the UK.

Analysis, conjecture, debate…. will we, won’t we, should I, shouldn’t I……? And not forgetting the real risks for loved ones.

It’s mainly about what MIGHT or might NOT happen, rather than what IS happening - whether to meet face-to-face, cancel events, holidays…… and toilet rolls.

And being a self-employed coach, the fear of being less able to get in front of people – well, that’s another financial worry on top of the markets….

And then……. BREATHE……… I took a few minutes to notice and acknowledge my thinking and the fog started to lift.

👉 Leading in Finance isn’t getting easier – there’ll be even more people needing support.

🤼 Remote teams – needing help to work in new ways.

📞 Technology makes it all possible, not least the phone.

❤ Friends, family & neighbours - I’m fit and healthy and there’s plenty of people I can assist.

💩 And how many toilet rolls do you need….?

Two mindsets to choose in challenging times - one more useful than the other.

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“I’m really busy. How are you?” “Good...yeah, busy too”. How many times have you heard that this week? However hard we try, this time of year always turns frantic. 🏆 Pushing 2019 business objectives over the line… 🎯 Planning for 2020…. 🍸 Social……. ✈ Holiday plans. 🎄 Christmas logistics – presents, diaries… ? And on and on… With a bit more than 2 weeks to go until Christmas, I call this stage: “I CAN STILL DO EVERYTHING!" - all that’s needed is for EVERYTHING to go perfectly and for NOTHING to get in the way.... I thought it might be better being self-employed but this week I’ve been juggling my diary, new client intake sessions, finishing my tax return, drinks with network….. Until, just in time, I noticed myself starting to inwardly grumble about leaving my desk for my daughter’s school concert. 🙈 Hmmmm…………the power of self-awareness… So I had a firm word with myself and was reminded: . I really can’t do it all. . Much of it can wait or doesn’t matter. . I won’t be distracted from the really important stuff ❤ What are you NOT going to do as you race to the finish?! Ps. The concert was fab!