“To arrive at a just estimate of a renowned man’s character one must judge it by the standards of his time, not ours. Judged by the standards of one century, the noblest characters of an earlier one lose much of their luster; judged by the standards of to-day, there is probably no illustrious man of four or five centuries ago whose character could meet the test at all points” Mark Twain, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc.
Dear Readers, what do you think? Can we finally stop judging Christopher Columbus by today’s standards? This blog certainly hopes so as it would suck to lose this one federal holiday since we do not have loads, to begin with as we all wish we would!
2020 has been such a bruising year that this blog welcomes the respite that Columbus Day is providing! Did we mention that it’s also Thanksgiving for our Canadian neighbors? So, Dear Readers, rather than engaging in unproductive tirades of disdain or outrage while pontificating about whether Columbus should have a federal holiday named after him, the JMS team has put together a bulletproof self-care diet to soothe your battered spirits and get you ready to end Q4 on a high note (yes, even in this pandemic).
Do whatever it takes to boost your morale!
Yes, Dear Readers, this blog gets it! You are exhausted, frustrated, and maybe even furious that you have not been able to properly mourn the loved ones COVID-19 took away prematurely this year. You have every right to feel this way. But you cannot keep fighting these depressing thoughts indefinitely! It’s not beneficial to your mental health and will negatively impact your performance at work if you are lucky enough to still have a job, of course! That is no way of living! Perhaps because we are in unprecedented times, Dear Readers, we should all take good care of ourselves. Consequently, Dear Readers, this blog invites you to put a premium on relaxing activities of your choosing.
Reflect and find your north star!
A three-day weekend is a fantastic opportunity to explore new horizons and reset your priorities, Dear Readers. Indeed, you have more time to do the hard work of introspection to find out whether your job is still meaningful? Are you satisfied with your work-life balance? Is your work in alignment with your values or beliefs? In short, you want to use this holiday to reassess whether you are living the life of purpose you’ve always wanted to live.
Avoid getting stuck in a rut!
Understandably, Dear Readers, you have lost the pep in your step as the coronavirus turned upside down every aspect of your lives. How can you possibly keep an eye on the big picture when you feel that the media is continually bombarding with heartbreaking statistics that remind you that your days on earth are perhaps dwindling faster than you think? Consequently, this holiday ought to be a welcomed opportunity to refresh short as well as long-term goals. Doing so, Dear Readers will help you put things in perspective and stop you from harping on this year’s failures or setbacks. Ultimately, Dear Readers, the goal is to feel recharged with a renewed motivation to chase your dreams with reckless abandon (yes, even in a pandemic)!!
There you have it, Dear Readers! Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to read today’s publication. As you know by now, the JMS team obsesses over the mental health of our clients (and therefore yours as well, Dear Readers) mainly because crisis management is an exhaustive process that requires mental stamina. Therefore, this blog has conveyed time and again that one cannot afford to overlook mental health deficiencies if one wants to face any crisis effectively. For that reason, Dear Readers, this blog will continue to harp on the necessity of achieving peace of mind, which frees you up to always chase your dreams with resourcefulness and determination!
To that end, this blog encourages you to adhere to the JMS Rcube framework that is to Relax, Reset, and Recharge this Columbus weekend as you get ready to give everything you’ve got to end 2020 on the highest possible note. Remember, Dear Readers, that the goal of this blog is to help you develop a high level of emotional maturity, which gives you the resilience and relentlessness needed to fulfill your dreams and ambitions. If you’ve found this publication helpful, please share it with your friends on Facebook and LinkedIn. Comments are always welcomed below or by email at jms@branding24seven.com. Don’t be afraid to send questions or follow up topics you would like to see this blog examine further.
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From all of us here at JMS, Dear Readers, please stay safe! Also, please take all the precautions you need to protect your families and keep your spirits up. Come back refreshed next week to attack Q4 2020 and prepare for 2021!
This blog wishes you a fantastic holiday!
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