6 weeks, 42 days, 1008 hours, 60480 minutes, 3628800 seconds…
We are (just about) 6 weeks into the Lockdown and I was musing this morning on all the things I miss and cannot wait to get back to when we’re allowed out again. So I thought I’d list the top 6 things I’m missing after 6 weeks in lockdown. This is a personal one so there are some that are business related and there are some that are personal – some might even say shallow, but they’re my top 6 so here you go:
🤫 The Peace… I miss, and I mean I really miss, the quiet. I’m used to working from home and that means I’ve had now issues with motivation and planning. However, I am used to it being quiet (because it’s just me and the cats) and at the moment there are people on the phone, televisions and tablets competing in volume and a constant background of ‘mummy, mummy, mummy’. I cannot wait for a little bit of peace and quiet and I’m excited to see what my brain will come up with when it’s not pulled in several different directions at once.
❤️ My Clients… I miss seeing my clients and getting immersed in their businesses. Although I am a virtual PA I’m lucky that I’ve built a client base that are close enough to me that we’ve got really strong relationships; being able to nip and see people is great, especially if you’re working together on a project and I miss seeing all of my lovely clients on a weekly basis.
⏱️ Spontaneity… There’s no more nipping out because you forgot something, I can’t go and grab a birthday card or replace my bottle of Malibu (I buried the lead a bit on that one because anyone that knows me knows that that is my biggest concern!). Only going out once a day or for essential business really requires for planning and prep and takes out any chance to ‘just’ go and do anything.
💅 Myself… Yes, I know it’s shallow but I love treating myself to my haircut and colour, my nails being done, my lashes or my wax. Without those I feel a bit bereft and not quite myself. It’s the same with makeup. It’s not like I’m living in PJs or anything but I do miss looking a bit more put together than I do right now!
👠 Heels… Again, a slightly weird one but wearing trainers every day to do Joe Wicks or go on a walk is not conducive to feeling well dressed and feminine and I really miss putting on a pair of heels and striding along. I guess I could wear some round the house but I think that’s similar to doing the washing up in my wedding dress… and I’m not quite that lockdown-crazy yet!
🤗 Hugs… I’, naturally quite tactile, I love people and I love being around people. Although I value my own space I also like to be able to go out and see people, catch up, do things and hug! I miss hugs. My own kids are a bit stingy with theirs… unless they want food then they’re all about the hugging. I can’t wait to get back out and see my friends and have massive squidgy hugs!