Watch For The Signs
A crisis is both a threat and an opportunity
As the pandemic continues, other issues will present themselves related to our stress and high state of emotions. Life doesn’t stop because of COVID-19.
Long-simmering issues will surface.
We will need to be vigilant to spot the signs since our attention may be focused on coping with the virus and its impacts.
Keep a keen eye out for signs of distress in you — and others.
Listen and assist where needed.
Lessons to Learn
The rest of life proceeds during a crisis.
Past challenges will often be heightened.
We already see more signs of social unrest, depression, stress, burnout, and quarantine fatigue.
We need to keep ourselves healthy and listen and look for signs of distress around us.
Answer for Me
Early in the crisis, I could focus on what the required urgent actions were concerning the pandemic.
I need to be more aware now.
Now I must cast my net more broadly so I can help others as life returns.