Navigating The New Normal
As the world is adapting to what is now the “new normal,” we want to be there for you every step of the way.
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I just read this book called "All about Love" by Bell Hooks. It has motivated me to start self-partnering and learn how to truly love myself. If you are looking for a good book or just wanting to dig deep down and really learn what love means to you. I suggest you check it out.
My self published book is available on Amazon. It's called The Eclectic Mind of Vee. It under my pen and stage Waterfall Adams.
I'm planning to focus more on my tutoring business or private practice in education online. I'm credentialed in English language arts and French, have a substantial teaching and arts background, Masters's in Educational leadership and am a global award-winning educational…
Tips for starting at REMOTE + A start up- Starting at a new job in just a few weeks. It will be 100% remote + it is a start up environment which is new to me. Any suggestions?
Hi FGB'ers! During this time of reflection and doing things I would not normally do, I have been asking myself different questions to find out what my passion is and what I want to accomplish in this phase of my life. Maybe someone can relate to what I am going through. For me it…
Burnout, the art of negotiation, and imposter syndrome are all HOT relevant topics right now impacting all of us in so many ways. Do you feel it?! They are VERY REAL. If you're struggling to navigate our covid world, I am more than happy to be a coaching resource and sounding…
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Hello group members, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Shawna. I'm passionate about culture, people, and DEI. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all and reading your ideas, thoughts, and stories.
Today my Senior Leader had me send out an Overtime Contest via email to our employees. Well, we loaned a good chunk of our department to another department to help with their greater need. We kept all the loaned employees on our distros, because they are coming back in October.…
Checking in! If you could explain your year in 1-3 words, what would you say?
My favorite is Jerry Maguire. At different points in life different movies have taken a bad day and made it better. I have two other movies in mind that just remind me of success and I wonder if anyone might mention them. We all need release from the stress and winning story so…
We are working to accommodate parents with school age children during the pandemic. A Zoom session was held with parents and myself to assess their needs and mastermind ideas to meet those needs. My company prides itself on being a family friendly environment and we want to do…
What is one thing you are intentionally doing to take care of you? And if you aren't doing anything, write something here that you will do in the next 24 hours to make yourself a priority.
No details just a request for ideas, please.
Setting boundaries at work has always been a bit of a challenge. And now in the age of COVID-19 when many of us are working from home, it feels like the boundaries between our work and home life are non-existent. But how do we set healthy boundaries when we can't afford to get…
Today I had a Women's Network meeting with my steering committee, and I brought up how much anxiety and hesitation I had with applying for a new job at this time. I am a very "people-oriented" person. I also prefer to learn work hands on.. So now-I have this new fear of going to…
At the start of the pandemic, I was WFH. In April I was furloughed and last week let go due to COVID. The backdrop in my home office for video calls happens to be our liquor collection. I never had any issue with this at work or on networking type calls as my audience was people…
Does anyone have any thoughts, tips and ideas to share for someone who is starting at a new job and due the situation it's all going to be remote?
Is anyone else noticing an uptick in their Imposter Syndrome since mandatory work from home? Perhaps this has become more prevalent for you during a job search, parenting or "home schooling"? Thanks!
As soon as I learned about Zoom backgrounds, I immediately put one up. I started with a "standard" background, and then added a personal picture. I have noticed that very few people seem to be using them (at least in the Zoom meetings that I have attended). What's up with that?…
About this group
What’s happening in the world right now is affecting us all—we’re working from home, we’re checking in with loved ones from a distance, and we’re trying to stay as positive as we can. But we recognize how stressful this situation can be. That’s where we come in—we want this group to help you navigate your new, unprecedented path.
Check back here daily to stay up-to-date on the news, get work-related resources and advice, discuss what’s happening with fellow FGB’ers, learn about beneficial virtual events, share photos or funny tidbits from this crazy, new experience, or even just spread some uplifting inspiration.
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Be kind and courteous. No hate speech or bullying.