My 10-year-old brought me popcorn yesterday as a snack while I was working. It reminded me how much I love her and my family. As negative as this whole COVID-19 experience has been for our jobs, communities, nation, and world, there are some positive things to be gleaned. Here’s a list of 10 things I’m thankful for:
- I get to see my family more often.
- I’m saving all kinds of money on eating out, gasoline, toilet paper…
- My work team has developed an even deeper respect for each other.
- I don’t spend an hour driving back and forth to my office.
- Trips to the grocery store are fewer and shorter.
- My garden is looking fantastique!
- I can play music in my workspace – loudly.
- I’ve bonded with my chickens.
- I’ve learned everything there is to know about WebEx – the good, bad, and ugly.
- I have a job with a paycheck and an organization that needs me.
For all of these things, I feel that working for my organization is a privilege and a pleasure. What can I do to repay my employer and my team for the great things they are doing?
1. Spending more time with my family
2. Actually have time to pause and think more clearly about what really matters to me in life
3. The time to actually focus on my relationship with God periodically throughout the day
4. Working out each evening because I have not been outside all-day
5. Learning new skills related to my work
6. More conversation with my peers and co-workers
7. Gaining a new perspective on how fortunate we are to have an opportunity to get up and go to work at our organization, and how glorious it will be to return!
8. Thankful to have a job and a paycheck and a future with the agency.