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A Viral Checklist | What I’ll Be Doing During COVID-19

Every crisis is also an opportunity, right?

 

So since the COVID-19 outbreak has caused ‘Cancelfest 2020’ in my client list and I have some spare time up my sleeve, I’m making a list of things I can use this time for. And I’m sharing it with you in the hope it might help you manage your time and anxiety levels!

I’m calling it a Viral Checklist, but unlike most posts about ‘going viral’ on social media, this is a bit different.

Here goes!

Write more

I get lazy and don’t write much, but I LOVE writing, so I’m going to make more time to do that. I might also even try and pick up a book or two. Shantaram has been on my list forever but I fell out of love with reading as an adult…

Send me your book recommendations and also any topics you want to read about from a social media marketing perspective!

Clean out THAT cupboard

We all have one of THOSE cupboards…and I’m going to clean it out! I mean how long do I need to keep stuff that’s still in a box from when we moved into this house…11 years ago!

I think it’s time.

Be part of the solution

I decided that since I had some time on my hands I’d try and be part of the solution.

I felt that information on the virus was very fragmented, and I wanted to be able to check in with one solid source for all the info I needed. I couldn’t understand why there wasn’t a clear voice above the noise to help tell us what to do!

So, I got in touch with my buddy Adam Barrell and asked if I could help him create a hub for WA Coronavirus information, and he was all for it.

As the Founder of So Perth, Adam has an engaged local community and was the perfect platform to use to help educate and inform our citizens.

He got to work, and we created a Facebook Group to share credible news on the virus.

There’s much more coming, but a start s a start and I feel much better from being able to put my skills to use during this time.

Give Blood

I’ve been a regular blood donor for years and I have that rare VIP blood group – O negative. What makes it so precious is that anyone of any blood type can accept transfusions from Oneg blood – so it can help anyone in a triage situation where testing isn’t an option.

I think our hospitals and clinics are probably going to need all the help they can get with blood donations, so if you’re able to – please consider it.

Well that’s me, what about you?

How will you be using your forced down time?

Let me know!

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2020 – Year of The Carma

Hello new year, hello new decade!

 

Hello 2020, I’m excited to meet you after a rough 2019.

I don’t normally write blogs about myself, but there’s a bit happening so I thought you’d indulge me this once.

2019 was a shocker and I’m pleased to see the back of that mofo. Credit where it’s due though – it gave me the kick in the guts I needed to come back fighting. So there’s that.

The first few weeks of 2020 have brought a change and are already shaping up to include some incredible opportunities for me and my business, which is entering its 5th year.

And even though it’s late February as I publish this and the year is racing away, it still feels new to me!

Exciting thing number one

I’ll be tutoring Social Media Marketing students at Edith Cowan University this semester alongside Dr Violetta Wilk.

I’m really excited that my long term relationship with ECU has blossomed into an opportunity to contribute to the future of my industry and give me a chance to do something I love – teach people about social media marketing!

So cheers to casual academia. I know I’m going to love it.

Exciting thing number two

I’m going to be doing some tour guiding!

It might seem a bit left of field but I have a background in hospitality and an enthusiasm for alcoholic beverages, so why not put my weekends to good use showing people around some of Perth’s hottest gin bars?

It’s like going out, but better for my health and my bank balance.

If you’re in Perth and you book a Gin Walking Tour with Hidden deTours, there’s a one in three chance I’ll be your guide.

Exciting thing number three

I’m taking control of my relationship with food.

I started following a ketogenic diet in late October 2019 and have lost approximately 18kg. Still a ways to go to my goal weight but it’s a good start.

It hasn’t always been easy to stay disciplined, but a combination of completely rethinking my food choices and getting back to the gym has made all the difference to my overall health and mental and emotional wellbeing.

So please excuse my coffee order if we catch up. It’s one of my biggest sacrifices and still a bit of a sore spot…

More big things?

I’m sure that these early 2020 opportunities won’t be the only ones to come my way this year. I’ve felt the shift, and I’m leaning in!

What’s your business or personal focus for this year?

I’d love to hear your 3 exciting things!