Seasons Greetings 2020

 

I have been quite fortunate, but Covid-19 is undeniably terrible and this year has been devastating for some with loss of loved ones and income. Apparently our fight and flight response means we dwell on the negative rather than the positive and five pieces of good news are needed to balance one negative.  I appreciate this is little compensation for some, but my positive outcomes of Covid-19, which may apply to you also are: we got to spend more time at home with our family we didn’t have to commute on overcrowded trains/tubes we forgot about Brexit for a little while we had more time for hobbies and being creative – I drafted a book and Maggie has resumed playing violin after many years we supported local cafes and businesses  we diversified, discovered new skills and offered new services we have, on the whole, been productive working from home we learned to use virtual platforms, better connecting us to family, friends and colleagues around the globe there was reduced pollution from traffic and manufacturing there will continue to be better work-life balance going forward with working in and out of the office  I wish you Merry Christmas and a much better and prosperous New Year. As usual I am sending out an e-card rather than posting one. In lieu I have donated blankets for babies and children’s Christmas gift boxes to UNICEF. (Click on the image or here for an animated musical version.) Best wishes Nigel