RETAILOBSERVER.COM DECEMBER 2020
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Eliana Barriga
eliana@retailobserver.com
See you next year,
DEC. 2020, VOLUME 31, ISSUE 12
CELEBRATING OUR 31
ST
YEAR
AS THE RETAIL OBSERVER
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E LIANA BARRIGA
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W
ith the holidays rapidly approaching and 2020 (the year
of hindsight) coming to a fast close, I find myself
contemplating the upheaval and challenges the year has
brought: Covid 19, fires, earthquakes, and civil unrest to name a few.
As of the time of this writing in mid-November, we are still dealing
with much uncertainty, stay at home mandates, public division and
await a final resolution for the future of our nation. Are you prepared?
Many of us habitually go through life with no plan of action. So,
when those "what if" scenarios do arise—we are caught off guard,
unprepared and afraid. This only keeps us in reactive mode rather than
a responsive one. How can we expect to grow if we are secretly living
in fear? Fear for our health and personal safety, fear for the future of
our children, fear for the survival of our businesses? The list can go on
and on... The first step is to acknowledge that there is an area in your
life that does not feel right. An area that could use your attention, and
a plan of action.
I can tell you that life is a whole lot better when you directly face and
handle these areas of vulnerability. Because I chose to do something
about my growing concerns for personal safety, I now have a sense of
security that has left me with a feeling of empowerment and the
courage to shine a light on many other areas of my life and business
that need attention. With determination, I encourage you to make a
plan and do something about it.
As we all ring in the New Year a month from now, I challenge you to
live more honestly with yourselves, take the time to identify and remove
what's threatening your peace of mind, health, happiness, and growth
in 2021.
CREATE A PLAN:
NOW EXECUTE IT!
Elle's View As I See It
