26 Apr Pick 5 – people and reconnect with them
Pick 5 people and reconnect
COVID-19 has shown us how important our human connections are.
I am finding that after a week of continuous zoom calls where I am seeing so many people, I have not made the effort to have 1:1 conversations or connect deeply as before. It may be because I am on zoom overload. This surprised me, because I am so used to working remotely!
Where possible, I now refuse all zoom invitations for Fridays.
What are you noticing? Have you re-discovered old connections & friendships?
Pick 5 reconnect
Play along with me! Pick 5 people and – like those emails doing the circuit right now that are encouraging us to share COVID-19 recipe favourites, or quotes that inspire – and encourage them to reach out to 5 people in their network.
We are all in need of human interactions right now, whether it is by voice or sight .. or even reading an email or letter.
What I noticed about connections during this time:
- My normal extrovert self is seeking some quiet
- When I schedule special time to connect on my calendar, it happens
- I am surprised by the wide circle of contact interacting with my blogs & podcasts – thanks!
- It is wonderful to be on the receiving end of being ‘seen’ in this time of social distancing. It makes a difference to me, so it is worth doing for others.
- We are all global now, and someone somewhere is awake no matter the hour! So extend the invitation to connect.
My COVID-19 lessons
I am so grateful for all the family, friends and colleagues who have reached out to check on me. Connections & conversations matter. Video is great. But any contact is best.
Create my spider web. Connect with 5 people this week.
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