Three Blogs to Read Now: Channeling The Positive in the Sea of Coronavirus News

"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear," wrote C.S. Lewis. Like most, I have experienced grief. And yes, it did eventually turn into fear. But this relationship between grief and fear is not something new – bringing me to the topic on everyone's mind today: COVID-19. 

Most likely, like me, you might be grieving. It is sad to hear about the loved ones who have been lost, the vacations that are now gone, and the loss of interaction with our community. It is natural to grieve when we lose the things we love.

What might not be so apparent is how often grief can lead to fear – especially when it comes to change. People tend to question, "How do we move forward?" Ironically, I find myself asking this same question, thanks to the current coronavirus pandemic.

After years of working and living through heart-wrenching situations like the death of my husband, 9-11, and the financial crisis, I have learned that people need messages that go beyond what not to do. We need an actionable plan that allows us to make a difference and reassert some positive control over our universe (or at least, within our immediate surroundings).

In my attempt to make a positive impact, here are three recent blogs that share incredibly relevant tips today. I hope you find them as uplifting as I do.

1. 5 Positive Things SaaS CEOs And Leaders Should Do To Get Through COVID-19

Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, reflects on how lessons learned from his experience with fear are helping his team stay positive during this evolution of the news relating to COVID-19.

2. The Coronavirus Is Spreading. Time to Expand the Conversation About Prevention.

Arianna Huffington, the founder of Thrive Global, shares some great tips on how a commitment to healthy habits can lead to staying fit and feeling in control.

 3. WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!

Okay, this blog is a bit dry-humored, but it is an intriguing read. Steve Dennis, retail influencer, consultant, and speaker, quoted Jim Morrison from The Doors to illustrate that we should think positively and not feed the panic.

So, what's next for us? Hopefully, we will eventually answer this question with a sense of sureness and control.

As for me, I'm not there yet. I just canceled a "girls' weekend" I was looking forward to having. I am definitely grieving the lost chance of seeing my dear friend who lives out of state and whom I haven't seen in a year. But in the end, we decided the risk of me catching something on the plane and possibly exposing her elderly mother-in-law was not a risk worth taking.

Instead, we promised to reschedule when things are a bit calmer. Something to look forward to – now, that is a positive outlook worth having.

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