Things that define 2020

Things that define 2020:

“Can you see my screen?” “Hot mic”
“You’re on mute”
Furry or tiny human office mates
Short commutes, sans shoes
Opportunities to grow
New communication methods
Change
Adaptation
Virtual meeting mullet (see picture, business up top- party beyond the screen- hello leggings!)

Nope. Scratch that, none of that defines 2020…

YOU define 2020.

Your thoughts, decisions, and actions will determine your year.

It is easy to sit back and let all of this craziness happen to you; the magic is making something of it. What will you do with the extra 10 hours a week that you spent in a car commuting (I know there are still many that must physically report to work, but if you don’t…), what are you going to do with the extra 5 minutes you would usually use to put on pants?! How are you connecting with the important people in your life? How are you mitigating any added stress? What are you doing to get fresh air and your body moving?

The weight of current circumstances can be suffocating. Times are different and an onslaught of feelings is understandable, but we must carry on. I miss my family and friends. I miss in-person interactions with my coworkers (Some I’ve never met face-to-face. Hey, I’ve yet to step foot in my actual place of business). I miss entertaining in my home. I miss not having judgment if I go to dinner or the store. I miss so much, but I’ve taken time to learn, invest in my career, dabble in creative endeavors, explore mangrove trails via kayak, and put many miles on my rollerblades. I’ve also spent time thinking about my personal and professional goals without the distractions and noise of the status quo. Do I have it all figured out- NOPE, if anything, I have more questions. However, I like where the questioning line is leading me.

How about you, are YOU rockin’ the virtual meeting mullet and defining your 2020?

“That was her magic—
she could still see
the sunset
even on those
darkest days.”

-Atticus