Tips for De-Stressing

For some, the COVID-19 crisis is the most challenging situation of their life. It’s easy to look at difficult situations like this and feel worked up and completely hopeless. Staying upbeat during the end of the global pandemic can be extremely challenging, but in all honesty, it is possible.?

You can confront this challenge head-on without breaking under stress.?

With that said, developing inner strength takes time and lots of practice. However, if you take the next several weeks and focus on these concepts, you will start on the journey of developing the strength you never knew you had.??

1. There is strength in numbers. Two heads are better than one, right? You are not weak if you utilize your network; you are wise. Family and friends can help you stay afloat during the remainder of this crisis. Utilize your network to help boost your finances. Have you lost a job? Go through your contacts. Who do you know that can connect you to a business that is hiring right now? There are still plenty of people in this world that are willing and able to help you. There are chambers of commerce, churches, local businesses, and non-profits in your community that can help direct you.
2. Understand your worth. We are always our most prominent critic. The current situation is hard enough without beating yourself up, so stop. No one could have predicted that we'd still be dealing with COVID in freakin' 2021! Regardless of this nightmare, focus on your worth and stop being overly critical of yourself, which will lead to more stress. Understand that you have value. How can you creatively use your skills right now to get you through the rest of the year and succeed in 2022?
3. Be optimistic. Once you have focused on your worth, now it’s time to be happy. I’ve heard some people say, “this is the most challenging time the world has ever faced.” I can hardly believe my ears when I hear garbage like that. Have you heard of the persecution of Ancient Rome, the Sengoku Period, World War II, the Partition of India, the Sri Lankan Civil War, the Spanish Flu? These are just a few times in history that have been horrific. No one knows when COVID will officially end, but regardless, this situation won't even end up on the top 100 list of challenging times in human history.?

Think about these three things: there is strength in numbers, understanding your worth, and optimism.??Make sure to use this as an opportunity to develop incredible strength that can last a lifetime.?

*Matt Zaun is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 200 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.?

Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.?

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