ADAPT CHANGE AND EMBRACE NEW NORMAL

CATALINA R. ARTAP

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous employees have been directed to work from home and sadly, several have been laid off. Consequently, you might land yourself remotely which you have not yet encountered before. The transition it brings sometimes could feel smooth, but most of the times, its journey to the new normal seems challenging. Its effects have caused a huge change in our daily living, change that has often happened shortly and surprisingly. Now comes the battle of being adaptable. Do you accept change at workplace in a positive behavior? Are you capable of exploring new things and carry out different workflows? Are you flexible and willing learn? If so, you demonstrate adaptability amidst new normal. Adaptability is significant because of the new normal evolves. People with adaptability skills seem never faltered by failure – it is just a part of learning for them. These are great people who are always willing and learning to accept risks, for as long as they benefit them professionally and personally. Further, people who greatly adapt seldom experience pressure to cancel change. They find challenge as an exciting experience and make it as a gateway in dedicating themselves to push through and harder even at difficult situations. They are also pushing to source new resources and techniques that others may not find. Here, they become more creative and innovative – and eventually, stand out from the rest. In our current situation, your ability to adapt is your armor to survive. It is a way to combat the challenges of the new normal. As they say, if you can’t beat it, join it!

-oOoThe author is Teacher I at Pila Elementary School