The Importance of Positivity During A Time of Uncertainty

By now, it’s very clear that we are living in a unique time, full of new challenges and opportunities. It can be a challenge to stay positive, what with the never-ending news cycle and stressful stories. There are still many restrictions, some business have suffered losses or had to downsize. But reviewing all the bad things that are happening isn’t going to help. Focusing on the good and trying to capitalize on the situation is key. It’s about being realistic, while adapting to the changes and keeping a positive attitude.

Finding The Silver Lining

Finding positive things in tough times is a skill. But here are just a few changes that can be seen as a silver lining in the pandemic cloud:

– Work/Life Balance: The pandemic has allowed us to spend more time at home, with our families. This situation is the perfect opportunity to evaluate your time and what projects you can do from home in the future, allowing you to spend more time with those you love.
– Change the way you do business: Many businesses have changed the way they operate, increasing technology usage (like Zoom) or moving retail online. These new technologies can not only help your company adapt to the changes in the world, but may even help reduce expenses.

How To Stay Positive During COVID

Creating a productive, positive environment will help the atmosphere in your office. A business is an intertwined system of people, and each action unleashes a chain of events.

– Ask yourself “how do I feel?” The answer to this question will impact your business as well as the whole cycle. Creating a positive environment begins with yourself – think and act positive, and make small changes that favor everyone.
– Specific actions (rearranging space, painting a wall, etc) can help you stay proactive and positive, and help spread an encouraging attitude.
– When employees feel the encouraging change, they will react positively, which will be reflected in their attitude and work.
– A motivated, upbeat team translates into happy clients, which can lead to increased sales. As sales increase, morale continues along a positive path.

It’s an unfortunate reality that the current situation will likely continue for at least several more months. It’s important to not create false expectations – you must balance your positivity with a healthy dose of realism. To be positive, you must be realistic and maintain fluid communication with your team and your clients. Quarantine may be extended, which may unmotivate you or others – but it can also be seen as a tool to help plan and improve. The quicker you accept the situation, the quicker an action plan can be drawn up to help your team understand the next moves, and improve company confidence.