Eleven quick moments of coaching
Fellow leaders,
Here we are in the beginning of May! April was our first full month of pandemic-inspired new reality. Did it fly or crawl for you? My answer depends on the day, or maybe on the hour.
A podcast host and fellow coach likened this moment to being in a race and not knowing where exactly the finish line will be. We all know it's out there. We're going to cross it at some point. So the key is to keep our feet moving forward until we do.
Can I help you or anyone you know talk through anything? If so, you can book a time here.
In the meantime, here are 11 snack-sized things I found useful and inspiring this week.
Yours in service,
Alan
Onboarding Remotely (Dear HBR) Really useful podcast on how to get to know a new job and a new employer when no one is in the office.
Fitness Challenges (Darebee) More than 100 free, printable challenges that will help you build a new habit in 30 days. Want to drink water every day? Work on your abs? Look no further.
The New Normal and
When You're Drowning in Tasks, Overwhelm & Stress (Zen Habits) Leo Babauta is one of my favorite authors in ordinary times. In these extraordinary times, he's crushing it.
Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents? (Today's Parent)
Three Things to Stop Doing This Week (Eblin Group)
"Zoom Fatigue" is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens. (National Geographic) Consider turning off your camera during big group meetings, or making a phone call once in awhile.
Preparing for Life After Coronavirus (The Simple Dollar) Honest, practical financial tips in this one.
The grocery store has become our anxiety-filled hellscape (Washington Post) YES! I was going to write something about the new normal in keeping the pantry filled, but someone did it sooner and better.
The ultimate parents' guide to educational and entertaining activities (Washington Post)
Friends are breaking up over social distancing (The Atlantic) Relationships, politics, life and death.