NEXT STEPS

What a time we live in! For me at least it seems like it is going 1,000 miles an hour too. I have heard many say that this situation and this season (time) of life has mad them sit back and really evaluate the important things in life. I would say especially for us here in the USA. We are spoiled, and take advantage of our freedom and situation….don’t worry this is not gonna get political, :). I think there are some things we can do to not only help us personally, but if you are a manager or leader help us with our teams. These are opinions of what I think would help, and suggestions.

1. Admission-admission that life as we “knew” it is over. This will forever change the way in which we live life, know life, see life, and engage in life. Admission that there is a LONG road ahead and it will be tough. Admission that relationships will be changed, affected, and some even ended over this, and some will be started. Admission that we need to change along with this and not let a point in time dictate what our futures look like, in a negative way
2. Let GO- Piggybacking on the above, we need to let go of the stress, bitterness, anger we might be holding over what has happened the last 3 months, it is what it is, and we can not change it nor are we in control of it. We are in control of how we RESPOND to it. Let go of those things that are keeping us from moving forward. Let go of “this is how we used to do it”, “this is the way it used to be” thoughts…………those ways are over. It is time to change.
3. Grattiude and Thanks-I think we all, inclduding myself start being greatfull for those things that matter every day. Things we dont think about. Some ideas…they may sound corny but really should we not be thankfull for them……thankfull for (every breath you take, life, your job, your family, your company, your friends, the freedom we have, greatfull (if you can say it) that you did not get sick. For those of us who had to work through all this, that we did not get our families sick. WHAT CAN YOU AND SHOULD YOU BE GREATFULL FOR.
4. You Are Not Alone-You are NOT alone. Many have been and are going through this. You have family, friends, ……enemies, team members. What are you doing to help another be NOT ALONE. We need to pull together through this, and leave all our dumb opinions aside and focus on the truth, love, and reality of the situation.
5. Transparency and Openess-Be open, honest, and transparent. No sense in holding back. This is a strenght. This also will help you and others NOT FEEL ALONE.
6. Planning-What is the plan for the future? Today? Tomorrow? Its ok not to know all the details. Don’t focus on that. Focus on it decision by decision, make it part of your life personally, and professionally, and with your teams. Start planning. The planning is the goal, the details in it are not, as that will always change. Just dont sit idol. Be proactive.

Remember this is a season of life, WE all will get past this, but lets get past it together.

LOVE, LEAD, SERVE, Be Empathetic, and LISTEN

Danny

President/CEO

Environment Control