Overcoming covid has become one of the greatest challenges of our time. Businesses are adjusting to remote work, families are learning to coexist around the clock, and many are grieving personal or financial loss. Even if your struggles seem small, the ripple effects of this season can impact productivity, purpose, and peace of mind.
It’s a very difficult time to be alive. If your only struggles are how to keep from having cabin fever and strangling your children, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. But even in your situation, you could experience an entrepreneurial slump if you’re not careful.
How You Can Start Overcoming Covid Today
. Accept What You Can’t Control
There’s power in recognizing the limits of our influence. Overcoming covid means releasing the need to fix everything and choosing to focus on what you can manage. From government mandates to canceled plans, control what’s within reach—your mindset, your workflow, and your attitude.
2. Get Creative in Your Business
Whether your revenue has slowed or your clients have paused services, this is the moment to adapt. Use this time to brainstorm new offers, digitize your services, or boost internal morale. Small steps in the right direction are part of overcoming covid’s long-term effects on business growth.
3. Lead Your Family With Intention
Working and parenting at home might feel impossible, but structure can help. Create shared calendars, schedule tech-free bonding time, and encourage learning and laughter. When you model emotional stability, your family will follow your lead.
4. Care for Your Mental Health
Balance your intake of news and doomscrolling with moments of peace. Journaling, prayer, exercise, and unplugging are practical ways to ground yourself. Remember, your personal well-being is a vital part of overcoming covid.
5. Be the Example Others Need
It’s not fair that the emotional weight often falls on the strongest in the room. But leaders rise in crisis. Show compassion, stay grounded, and inspire hope—because others are watching and following your lead, whether you know it or not.