Now that it seems as though restrictions are potentially on their way to being lifted, it’s important to realize that there’s going to be a period of readjustment. For some, they’ll be looking for new opportunities and for others, they’ll be returning to office life. With that being said, we’re all going to enter a “get back on your feet” type of season. Whether it’s getting used to the new normal, starting at a new job, or maybe work hasn’t changed but other aspects of life have that you need to adjust to. Whatever it may be, we’re here to offer a bit of advice as you continue to move forward - Check it out!

Don’t Expect Everything to Go Back to Normal

If you’re in a state that’s planning a reopening in the coming weeks or days even, one thing to do to help you get back on your feet is to leave your expectations of “normalcy” at the door. Even if restaurants and stores and some businesses reopen, things will not be the same. There will most likely be limited guests, spaced out tables, and masks galore. Some places may never reopen their doors again either...This period of history is unprecedented and because of that, life post covid-19 will most likely be unprecedented as well...It’s okay to have expectations, just make sure they’re realistic and don’t expect to be able to have the liberties in public that we once had with flooded stores and packed restaurants.

Communicate with Those Around You

Remember that we’re all essentially going through the same thing and we can all relate to one another to some degree. If you’re without work, talk about it to those you trust. If you’re going back to the office soon and feel the stress of major change once again, talk to your co-workers or even your boss to find comfort and solidarity as a team and as a company. Be open about your concerns, your fears, trepidations, start that dialogue with those you trust and get out all of those emotions together. The odds of them feeling similar are high - We are all in this together, truly and we need eachother now more than ever!

Make a Reasonable Plan

Start building a reasonable plan of action for yourself. Whether in office or searching for a new job, building a plan that makes sense for you but is also executable is so important! If you’ve found something about working from home that works, whether it be a routine, new method, or anything else under the sun - see if you can bleed that new way of working back into the office. Obviously you won’t be home, but if a certain schedule or way of working was successful, build that into your plan. A Bustle blog has this optimistic view on planning: “The good thing about failure is it allows you to start over fresh. If your previous attempts failed miserably, now's your chance to tackle it again with fresh eyes. Or, it could be your chance to go in a different direction entirely. Admit it — all the options are kind of exciting.” SO, whether you’re applying like mad or adjusting to office life in the near future, build a plan, make sure it’s attainable, and run with it. You can always change it up if need be.

Learn from this Experience

Everything we experience in life has a lesson attached to it. We have to take what happens to us, and learn from it. Even during the dark, harder times in life, learn from it. Find the silver lining. What did you find that was tough? What are deal breakers that you have going into the future? How can I better my next opportunity or change my mindset to a more positive, optimistic one? How can I be better? It’s a tough pill to swallow to turn difficulties into learned experiences but it’s so vital for your personal growth and mobility into the future.

Change your Mindset

Your perspective and mindset can either improve or ruin you. It’s one of the biggest things you can change and is easily one of the hardest things to change. Be optimistic, see the bigger picture, find the silver lining. It may sound juvenile but it’s one of the best ways to get back on your feet, propel yourself forward professionally and hopefully discover that semblance of normalcy again.

What have you begun lately to help you get back on your feet? Has something in this list helped? Have you tried other methods? Let us know!