Rethinking our current WFH mindset. Write this quote down and put it somewhere you'll see throughout the day: "We are not working from home - we are at our homes during a crisis trying to work." Link.
What does success look like during a pandemic? Raise your hand if you feel you haven't been living up to your own expectations for the past few weeks (✋). Doubling down and trying harder won't make you feel better. Stepping back will. Link.
Small moments of self-care make a big difference. How often do you check in with yourself? Or breathe deeply? Or practice gratitude? Whatever the number, increase it. Frequent "micro-moments" of wellness are effective tools for preventing burnout in the face of chronic stress. Link.
Have patience. Even under normal circumstances, transitioning to remote work is full of productivity pitfalls. And we're nowhere near normal. So cut yourself some Slack if you and your Teams aren't Zoom-ing ahead. (I'll stop Yammer-ing and see myself out.) Link.
Is your staff set up for psychological success? Are your new collaboration tools simple to use? Is there clarity around new rules? Accountability for new norms? A culture of increased trust? A focus on supporting each other's wellbeing? Link.
