Restrictions have eased up after the quarantine, but movements are no longer the same as to how it was before COVID-19 hit the world. People are still advised to observe distancing as much as possible. Some companies have opted for flexible work arrangements with their people where certain staff members work from home. Many events and activities are still held online. As long as no vaccine is available, precautions are still advised to be taken to avoid a similar occurrence in the future.
For everyone else, it’s a new normal. Even entrepreneurs are not spared with the lifestyle change happening in our society. The boundary of home and office becomes blurred as many opt to work from the confines of their houses. Although you may have an allotted space where you do business, making it more accessible often leads you to attend to your business more than you used to. How can business owners spend their weekends and spare time in the current unusual scenarios? When you can’t go to the beach or hike to the mountains, there are other ways to take a break, especially when the stress and pressures of work are too much to handle.
Look after your body
With the health crisis that the world is facing today, it is important to look after your physical well-being. You can do some exercise or be creative in your exercise routine and indulge yourself to other physical activities that will not require you to leave your vicinity. You can also get into gardening or cooking healthy food that can help boost your immune system.
Take care of your mental health
Worrying about the future, your family, your business and your people can take a toll on your mental health. The uncertainty that the situation brings can be a major concern for an entrepreneur. Do some meditation exercises, talk to people close to you or indulge yourself into something that can help you relax and ease you of your worries. Get into music or learn a new hobby, something that can bring you little joys.
Deepen relationships
During these challenging times, it’s okay to check in with your friends or call someone whom you have not spoken for a long time. Reconnect old ties and strengthen new ones. You can even stay in touch with your clients and business associates. Attend online gatherings when you can. Most of all, spend more time with your partner and family members. Being cooped in your home may be an opportunity for you to enjoy each other’s company even more.
Clean up and organise
When you’re off your computer or not out for some business matters, you can spend time at home cleaning up, fixing things or organising your stuff. Maybe they are just waiting for you to find time to arrange them. Not only will it keep your surroundings clean but it can also be therapeutic for you.
Develop yourself
Continue developing yourself amid the crisis. There are plenty of webinars that are available online that can help you gain more insights not only on how to survive the present challenges but also on how to make yourself better in various ways. Read books and listen to podcasts on things you want to learn more.
Do philanthropic work
A lot of people are suffering. Some of them may be within your community. Take time to know the immediate needs that require quick action. As volunteering physically may not be possible yet, you can help out within your means, whether you donate to a cause or lend your expertise to a group.
We’ll never know what the future holds, but we have experienced something that has changed our lives. It has taught us to take care of ourselves and be mindful of those around us. Life goes on, and work still never stops for the entrepreneur, yet a weekly break is a welcome respite from all the stress we receive from within and around us.