At Levelhead, we have always conducted our business virtually. Our team and clients are located from coast to coast and even internationally. We rely on technology so much that we only know our clients virtually. So, for us, not a lot has changed from the standpoint of how we conduct business. Because of this experience, we thought it would be beneficial to offer some tips to those who are just starting to communicate this way.

On our favorite Sunday drive, we drove past a very small convenience store that caters to the hiking and camping crowd. The owners decided that they would capture what little traffic there was by posting a handwritten sign that said, “Yes, we have hand sanitizer.” The sign prompted me to think about just how much change we’ve adapted to over the past few weeks. Our adaptation seems to have no limit and we are just now discovering what we are all truly capable of…

This morning as I was drinking my coffee and preparing for the day, I noticed my sweet little dogs all curled up in their beds totally oblivious to anything beyond this moment. I have to say, I envied them. For them, there is no crisis … no worries. All they know is that in this moment everything is fine. This prompted me to take a look at the latest research on pets and well-being.

We all need something to look forward to, especially now that we can expect weeks and perhaps months of social distancing ahead. A healthy sense of “anticipation” can often help energize our lives and help us get through tough times. However, our environment has changed so much that even looking forward to the weekend has lost some of its sparkle. So, what can we do to get the sparkle that comes from the anticipation of a reward?