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As communications professionals, we’re definitely in new stressful territory right now.

For many of us, COVID-19 is not just something we’re talking about across the dinner table. It’s part of our work life, as we help our organizations, companies, clients and audiences manager through.

While I’m sending a link to this recording to all those who registered, making this content available in a much broader way is important. So here it is.

As I mentioned to a colleague online yesterday, now more than ever we need to take care of ourselves and each other as we work through these times. So take care of yourself.

If you are part of a communications team, take time to check in on how your peers are doing. Make it a habit.

Also, our peers who are a “team of one” may be having a tough time of it. They may not be part of your team or your organization for that matter, but you know who they are. Reach out to them.

On March 13, I hosted and online panel discussion featuring two fantastic communicators with a passion for caring for the communicator. Their insights are very timely. I’m thankful for each of them and their willingness to join the webinar. You can read more about Leanne Ehren and Mark Mohammadpour, APR on my blog.

For now, listen in when your schedule allows. I’m working on printable summary to share and will let you know when it’s available.

Please take care of yourself, so that you can take care everyone else — your family, your team, your organization, your clients and your audiences.

Our world needs our unique strengths. But they won’t benefit from our gifts, unless we’re giving space in our lives to caring for our own mental and physical health — especially in times of crisis.

If you have a simple step or trick that you use to care for your own mental and physical health, feel free to share it in the comments!

Take care,

Daven