Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Physical Distancing – How an Extrovert Can Manage in Self-Quarantine

If you're an outgoing and overly expressive individual, and you’ve just been told to self-quarantine for a minimum of two weeks, rest assured, your anxiety level likely just went through the roof…….and this in normal.
Let’s look at what an extrovert likes –
Being around people
Engaging and likes to talk (generally about themselves)
Tends to enjoy being at the centre of attention
Enjoys group settings
Feels isolated when they spend too much time alone
Expressive
Many of the individuals we collaborate with on a day-to-day basis are extroverts.

Elevate Search Group collaborates and partners with companies to identify, recruit, and retain top-tiered professionals within all levels of leadership and non-leadership careers within business development, sales, marketing, operations, human resource, and supply chain management. Our client profiles range from local, regional, national, and global organizations. 

The term physical distancing, not necessarily social distancing in terms of social connection, can be a significant challenge for an extrovert.  Get over the fact that you are not able to meet with people in person for a while...but this does not mean that you don’t have access to face-to-face communication.
In order for an extrovert to remain sane and active during this time it’s important to be aware of virtual “touch points”. 
Video based platforms such as Zoom, FaceTime, or Skype are fantastic platforms for image based communication.  Whether this is for business or personal, they all enable the interaction needed by an extrovert.  It may not be real life, but it’s the next best option.
Telephony platforms such as picking up your home phone (not sure if that’s a thing any longer) or your trusted mobile device is another way to engage in communication and let people know you are still great J
Get creative…..This may be a challenge for some of you, however embrace the new-found time you have.  When was the last time you wrote a card to someone?  Host a virtual “Happy Hour” with your friends/colleagues/co-workers with your favourite craft beer, distillery, or winery.  Make a point of calling someone vs sending a text.  Set up group chats on WhatsApp with family members and stay “tuned in”.
If you’d like to take it to another level in order to let people know who you are, step onto your balcony and belt out your best rendition of Tom Petty or Barns Courtney track.
It’s important that you practice physical distancing, not social distancing.

Unless you are quarantined, get out for some fresh air….but use some common sense.   Sit in your backyard and listen to the sounds in your neighbourhood…..go mountain biking, hiking, grab your motorcycle and go for a ride,  

It’s important for an extrovert to keep busy.  There is no better time than the present to learn how to play the guitar, learn something new on TedTalk, watch a documentary (or 10), take an on-line course...I think you get the picture.

Just remember that we need you to be sharp...once this health, social, and economic fiasco is over, we’ll be reaching out and discussing details about a fantastic career opportunity and we don’t want your brain to be like pancake batter!

Now you need to figure out what you are going to do tomorrow!

Allan Welyk
President & Director
ELEVATE Search Group
6th Floor - 777 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC  V6Z 1S4

Phone:(604) 678 5627 
Email: allan@elevatesearchgroup.com
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Elevate Search Group collaborates and partners with companies to identify, recruit, and retain top-tiered professionals within all levels of leadership and non-leadership careers within business development, sales, marketing, operations, human resource, and supply chain management. Our client profiles range from local, regional, national, and global organizations.


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