This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
As we navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19, it's easy to get caught up in anxiety about our jobs and the future. However, amidst the uncertainty, we've been given a unique gift: extra time.
Whether working remotely or from the office, we've all gained some extra hours – remote workers have been spared from rising up early, the traffic jams, and home-to-office commutes. These are extra hours that can be put into good use – reading, online freelance gigs, personal time of reflection, working out, or pursuing a course of interest.
With our children now with us day and night, this is a great time to rewrite family memories and strengthen our relationships. If you live alone, reach out to close family and friends to encourage them and mend any broken relationships. You'll be surprised at how light you'll feel after extending a hand of forgiveness and comfort.
It's also a good time to reassess your career goals and explore new opportunities. If you're in a job you don't like, this may be the perfect time to strategize and research how to pursue your passions. Remember, a salary increase is often the last item on your employer's priority list, but you have the power to create your own opportunities.
So, buckle up and take the leap. Use this time to explore the road not taken and earn some extra cash. Tune in next week, when we'll discuss how to prepare for the new normal.
