Resources for Your & Your Business in the Covid-19 Pandemic
(because this is scary and we need to help support each other!)
Coronovirus (Covid-19) is here. And that means we are all making adjustments to our businesses, lifestyles, and idea of what normal is.
I know this is scary. The unknown is always scary.
And this is pretty freaking unknown. The landscape is changing daily. The news is terrifying. And a lot of us are feeling the effects in our businesses already.
That being said, I want you to know that you are not alone! And you do not have to navigate this situation alone!
Today I wanted to share some amazing resources that I and my friends around the internet have for you and your business.
I also want you to know that I’m here for you! If you are struggling, reach out! I’m here to help you in any way that I can! Including two free PDFs to help you work from home more productively and slashing prices on my Strategy Sessions (normally $397, now $47) for those of you that want/need individual support right now.
First and foremost, I want you to be successful while you adjust to this version of normal.
Resources to help you and your small business -
FROM CBF:
NEW TO WORKING FROM HOME or ALREADY WORK FROM HOME BUT HAVE NEW PEOPLE HOME WITH YOU -
Feeling unproductive at home? Here are some tips from the podcast for getting your productivity back. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/how-to-stay-productive-while-working-from-home-with-shaunae-teske-sarah-schrader
And here’s how to get started blocking your time - a great strategy for helping you get stuff done in short bursts. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/001/how-to-use-time-blocking-to-amp-up-your-productivity
Here’s a sample schedule I made for you to get started working from home without a boss checking in. (COMING SOON!)
And because there’s something both freeing and debilitating about not having someone looking over your shoulder, here are some tips for staying focused when you aren’t at your normal desk. (COMING SOON!)
Tips for staying focused with you’ve got lots of new distractions hanging around the house. (COMING SOON!)
Here are some strategies from one of my favorite tools (Zapier) on how to make working remotely work in a hurry. (Fun fact, this panel was my idea!) https://zapier.com/blog/transitioning-to-remote-work-in-a-hurry/
IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU NEED TO JUST HIT “PAUSE” RIGHT NOW -
Stepping out for a few days or a few weeks? Turn on your out of office notifications! Here’s your step-by-step guide. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/how-to-turn-on-your-out-of-office-notifications-in-gmail
How to take a day off without feeling guilty. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/how-to-take-a-sick-day-and-not-feel-bad-about-it
If you want to just take time off right now, do that! Here’s your permission slip + my experience with stepping away for 2 months. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/lessons-from-taking-2-months-away-from-my-business
HELP FROM PREVIOUS BLOG POSTS / PODCAST EPISODES -
Some general encouragement for ya! https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/encouragement-youre-exactly-where-youre-supposed-to-be
Feeling scared right now and want to feel something else? Learn how to rewrite your feelings and beliefs in 7 steps. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/7-steps-to-deprogram-your-fears-and-rewrite-your-success-story
Stepping out for a few days or a few weeks? Turn on your out of office notifications! Here’s your step-by-step guide. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/how-to-turn-on-your-out-of-office-notifications-in-gmail
Learn to be more mindful - a super helpful strategy in this time. It’s great not just for your business, but for your daily life as well. https://www.chelseabfoster.com/blog/podcast/living-and-running-a-business-mindfully-with-hannah-lowe-corman-and-emily-souder
FROM AROUND THE INTERNET:
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES - Rising Tide Society has put together a collection of resources for you from their community, including swipe files, webinar replay, and links to government sites: https://www.honeybook.com/risingtide/coronavirus-small-businesses
PRESCHOOL PARENTS - My friend Kim over at Playful Parenting Coach created a free Preschool Schedule to help all you mamas out with your preschoolers. Grab your free schedule here.
WORKING REMOTELY - The CEO of Zapier (and my hubby) facilitated a panel a couple weeks ago with some of his fellow remote-work experts on how to transition into working remotely. Their blog has also been sharing a ton of really helpful strategies both for employees and bosses for working remotely. (Fun fact, the panel was my idea!) https://zapier.com/blog/transitioning-to-remote-work-in-a-hurry/