Three tips to slay the pandemic
Now I know there are things that we can still be in control of, like our mindset. And that’s what gave me hope and confidence — that the world is changing, but I can be in control, after all, if I am open to these changes
Eight months into the pandemic has definitely been every entrepreneur’s practical Harvard, in the sense that everyone came unprepared and learnings just happened along the course of one’s navigation.
This column is just as old as the span of this pandemic and this writer has been truly energized by the inspiring resiliency and positive outlook of the entrepreneurs who have gamely talked about their businesses in the current setting.
Definitely, it hasn’t been an easy path, but we are one in our healing as we continue to practice health protocols.
And it does take a village of entrepreneurs to keep this economy and the country going. So, with only good wishes especially for the business community that kept their operations going, not just to pay the bills but for the survival of their employees as well, here are just three of the inspiring people Hustle & Chill has met so far:
1. Change your mindset.
“I went through a time when I was very emotional because I didn’t have control of the situation. It was happening to everybody,”
“But after two months of this happening around us, I had to assess where I am as a leader for my family and my employees. That’s the only way to cope. Now I know there are things that we can still be in control of, like our mindset. And that’s what gave me hope and confidence — that the world is changing, but I can be in control, after all, if I am open to these changes.” — Chef Judy Uson, Café Noelle owner
2. Make time for stillness and reflection.
“Choose your battles wisely. Observe, acknowledge and be aware of what’s happening around you, then step back for a moment and be a quiet witness, so you can pause and reflect on what really matters and what you need to let go of. After some time of reflection, let go of energies that no longer serve you, so you can create a sacred space in your entire being for something that is more positive, more joyful, more fruitful and more purposeful… something that you are well-deserving of. “As human beings, we are quick to judge situations and people. The practice of yoga and meditation train our minds to be neutral (neither positive nor negative) and ego-less, as much as possible so that we approach situations with more calmness and more clarity, thereby allowing us to go with the flow of life with more ease and peace.” — Donna Lampano, Medicale Yoga institute certified yoga teacher
3. Have a purpose. Stay connected to the earth.
“When you ask my staff, they would say I’m big-hearted, but I would say, I’m a passionate person who tries to live life with a purpose. That’s what I’ve been trying to do since I was young and which has taken me to different parts of the world. And now, I ended up in Palawan.”
“There are a lot of young people out there who are incredibly smart, who are very passionate and they want to make a difference in agriculture and food production. I would connect that to climate change and social development. You have to embrace it and if you do that, the reward at a personal level would be incredible. You will love it and you will never want to do anything else.” — Christian Eyde Moeller, Lionheart Farms president