It seems like everybody and their cousin has offered some sort of Covid-19 message. These messages are supposed to make us feel better, put the issuer in some sort of ‘better light’ having communicated how much they care, the steps they are taking to keep everyone safe, how much they value relationships, employees, blah blah blah.
It’s mostly BS. Really. These are marketing messages. Written by the same folks that produced the vision statement, and probably that annoying tagline that means exactly nothing, but checks some sort of social media box or makes the management team more comfortable having ‘done something’ for the ‘common good’ to ‘get us all on the same page’ and ensure that everyone knows ‘we’re all in this together’.
Listen, here’s the truth. We don’t know the whole truth. Even the data can’t be trusted just yet, it’s a mess. We are definitely not acting as if we’re in this together. People everywhere are taking risks as they see fit, which may or may not keep them or anyone around them safer. You better watch your @$$, take good care of yourself and your family as best you can, and think things through.
Don’t panic. That NEVER makes any situation better. You know that.
Act like a grown-up. Pretend your mother is watching and reads all your posts on social media. Don’t hoard things. If we all take and use what we need there is plenty for everyone. Even toilet paper. smh…
Be nice. Especially to people that are doing their best to serve you in some way.
Don’t make everything about politics. We are where we are, people will do whatever they do, and the only thing that we can seem to control is our response as individuals to the craziness that is being thrust upon us from all ‘sides’.
It’s ok to be unsure, feel anxious, and be cautious. Don’t get paranoid. But if you do, know that just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean that they aren’t out to get you. (jk)
Smile.
Find something to be grateful for every single day, on purpose. There’s plenty, I promise.
If you can figure out something to actually *do* to improve the circumstance (strongly worded Facebook posts don’t count) please do it.