Business View Magazine | May 2020

31 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2020 measures that will help you achieve a more proactive mindset and positive outcome. Let’s consider a few examples. Spend Energy on What You Can Control. It starts with choosing to focus on three actions a day that you can take that will make a difference in bettering yourself. Let’s aim for strengthening our inner work by practicing mindfulness; engaging in breathing exercises, visualization and reflection; and allocating time for enjoying pure silence. Focus on the Positive. Use positive language instead of negative language with yourself and those around you, turning “can’t dos” into “can dos.” Listen to family, friends and colleagues with empathy and offer support and compassion for those who may be worried or concerned, rather than ridicule or criticism. Look for the win/win in all interactions with the people you deal with. Turn to Kindness. Display encouragement for other people’s success, understanding that there’s plenty of victory for all of us. Send an invite to a friend telling how you miss seeing them and asking if you could schedule a video call. Hand write a letter to someone dear to you and express your gratitude for knowing them. And last but not least, be kind to yourself. Develop a Routine. Make a proactive daily schedule with small commitments. You’ll feel great at the end of the day for your achievements. Keep with your routine that you’ve valued in the past such as reading the newspaper, exercising, dressing for work, or taking a walk. Try New Activities. Now’s the time to proactively choose growth and invest in new activities that have always interested you. You could try studying a foreign language, playing an instrument, reading poetry or a classic, or watching opera online. You might even pick up an old hobby. The purpose is to keep your energy