SeventyFour/Getty ImagesBy scheduling self-care and putting energy toward the things I can control, I've been able to stay focused on my professional and personal goals.This article is a contributed piece as part of a series focused on millennial financial empowerment called I don't think many of us have felt like we are thriving during this pandemic. But the truth is, we are resilient.
While my husband is a smart guy, he simply doesn't "get it" in the same way that my work family does! But it's important to make the effort and be deliberate about reaching out and connecting beyond the standard meetings so you can continue to lean into your work family for support. In the financial services industry, this is something we continually reiterate: Set goals that are driven by what makes you happy.
I have taken different approaches to practicing self-care. I aim to exercise first thing in the morning and once again midday. I have set a time when work stops in the evening, and at that time, I fold up my makeshift desk. Find what works for you, even if you just select one afternoon to shut down early.Unfortunately, we have to accept that change is unavoidable. In a matter of days last spring, the entire country changed.