When I wear a mask in public...

When I wear a mask in public, or decline an invitation to a party or to come inside, I want you to know that:

+ I am educated enough to know that I could be asymptomatic and still give you the virus.

+ No, I don’t “live in fear” of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the problem.

+ I don’t feel like the “government is controlling me;” I feel like I’m being a contributing adult to society.

+ The world doesn’t revolve around me. It’s not all about me and my comfort.

+ If we all could live with other people's consideration in mind, this whole world would be a much better place.

+ Wearing a mask doesn’t make me weak, scared, stupid, or even “controlled.” It makes me considerate.

+ When you think about how you look, how uncomfortable it is, or what others think of you, just imagine someone close to you - a child, a father, a mother, grandparent, aunt, or uncle - choking on a respirator, alone without you or any family member allowed at the bedside.

+ Ask yourself if it was worth the risk?

+ Wearing a mask is not political.

Stay home.. it's not safe to socialize yet even at your friend's house.

Living with Corona Times -- HBR tells us How to Prepare Yourself for a Return to the Office

Harvard Business Review tells us How to Prepare Yourself for a Return to the Office

In the coming weeks, as quarantine restrictions loosen, companies around the world will begin bringing people back to the workplace.

While some may be eager to finally get out of their house, a good number of people are still anxious. And if you’re among them, you aren’t alone.

Seventy percent of over 1,000 workers in a survey said there are several factors preventing them from wanting to return to work, with 51% citing fear of getting sick as their major worry.

For others, fear of using public transportation and having no reliable solutions for childcare or homeschooling are also concerns.

To prepare yourself for the transition back to the office, here are some approaches to minimize the stress and adapt as quickly as possible.

• Monitor your anxiety.
• Stock up on patience and flexibility.
• Manage expectations.
• Be a source of joy.
• Stay focused on the bigger story.

Interested to know more?

Read the complete article at:

https://hbr.org/2020/07/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-a-return-to-the-office