My friend asked, “How are you doing?” I responded, “On the other side of a tough time, fully 90% focused and adjusted to what is new.” She said, “Now go carry the torch. We need you to spread your message of positivity and hope.”
Carry. The. Torch.
Is the torch you are carrying lit? Maybe it’s dim right now. What do you need to do differently so that you can light the fire or keep the flame burning? What can you do to charge yourself back up? Pick one thing you can do to feel better and remember to be kind to yourself along the way.
What can you do to carry that torch to those around you at work? Be an example of hope. Change your language and talk about what is still good in an ever-changing work environment. Host a virtual meeting to discuss what is positive. Show up with a smile. Say thank you. See others through a 90% lens and tell them you appreciate them.
What about in your personal life? Don’t use up all the fire you have with those at work! Keep some of that flame for your family and friends. Have something left. They need your positivity and hope, too.
In a time when people are feeling lost in the dark, make a choice to carry your torch and bring light into the world.
Carry on,
