I have been struggling over the past few days to feel inspired to write something on this blog. Saying anything about the current lockdown felt impossible, given the huge volume of material written by others covering every aspect, but also necessary. Reading this excellent blog post by Professor Hazel Hall has unstuck me.
In the spirit of counting my blessings, here are ways in which I am (very) lucky.
- Most of the people who are important to me are physically well.
- I have paid work that is interesting, and which I can do from home.
- I have a home in which to live and work, and even though a family emergency has taken me away from it, I am able to live and work safely elsewhere.
- I am naturally more of an introvert than an extrovert.
The point about introverts suffering less in this crisis has been covered extensively but let me say quickly that I am not a smug introvert. It took me a long time and a breakthrough moment discussing Myers Briggs results on a leadership development course many years ago to realise that I am on balance more of an introvert. It’s surprising that it took so long, really, but like a lot of introverts in leadership roles, I have had to adapt.