What A Treat!
Kerry Thompson
?Award Winning Innovation & Transformation Pioneer ? Programme Leader ? Business Transformation ? Omnichannel & D2C Expert ?“Career Angel” ? Ikigai Coach ? Self-Worth Advocate ?
Project Slippers Volume 3 - Week 20
It’s been a very exciting week this week…
I’ve been out for a meal….
INDOORS….
....WITH a FRIEND....
....who is NOT in my bubble!
WHAT.A.TREAT!
(And yes, that did require all of the capital letters!)
It’s amazing how this global pandemic has taught us to appreciate the simplest things in life. 15 months ago, I would’ve thought nothing of going for a meal with a friend, and I certainly wouldn’t have considered sitting outdoors in the cold like we’ve had to for the last month or so!
So, this week, meeting a friend (indoors!) for a midweek meal, and a lovely natter was a genuine delight. We were still cautious in terms of contact (better to be safe than sorry), but it was really lovely nonetheless.
However, the next phase of lockdown release - which was due to take place on 21st June, and was intended to bring back ‘normal’ life - is at risk due to a new strain of the COVID virus that seems to be spreading quickly.
So, who knows what the next few weeks will look like as we enter June…
Rather than worry about the future though, I’ve decided not to plan anything (no plans means no disappointment if things change!), and instead, I’m going to be grateful for, and embrace, everything we CAN do right now, rather than worry about what we CAN’T do.
At least that’s the intention! Although, if this rain carries on much longer, it'll be difficult to embrace! Some sunshine would certainly make this lack of freedom to travel an easier pill to swallow! ??
Supporting professionals to build a powerful professional identity in the Age of A.I., rooted in self-worth and self-belief
3 年Definitely deserved those CAPITAL LETTERS :)
Managing Director; Chief Operating Officer; C-Suite; Engineering; High Value Added Manufacturing; Operational Services; Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle; EV Charging; Aviation; Transformation; Turnaround; Speaker
3 年Haven't actually been anywhere yet Kerry. Whilst we are starting to come out of lockdown, it will be interesting to see how the new normal develops. People have proven that working from home can work, and still maintain productivity. In parallel, they have saved money from the daily commute, and established a better work life balance. So do we need to go back to the office? Arguably yes for certain tasks, meetings etc, but only on occasions. So it looks like many companies are developing a blend as the new normal between WFH and in the office.
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3 年Hi Kerry, in the Netherlands we still have some tight restrictions BUT the sports centres opened Wednesday and I am SO excited about my booked session on Saturday ??