COVID Chronicles - Survive to Thrive 2020, VOL 2

Default Author • Apr 24, 2020

The only thing we are spreading is Good Vibes!

In the words of George Washington Carver “Where there is no vision, there is no hope”

So, to follow on from the first release of the #PRA COVID Chronicles, and our initiative to counteract the negative media and influence of the COVID 19 pandemic, here are some highlights, tech tips and mindful health picks we wanted to share this week:

1# Woolies Apps are where it’s at!

Online is thriving, with the pandemic acting as even more of a catalyst in the digital era. Some companies are reporting a huge shift to their online customers, apps and the demand for tech support to facilitate this.

Woolworths has reported a 320 per cent increase in the use of its app as shoppers either digitally prepare for a physical shop or - if they qualify - complete their grocery shopping online.

Traffic to the website has doubled, and it has been reported that there are now 1.2 million active users of the app, which - among its functions - shows “where to find products in your local store” and can help “organise your shopping list by aisle”.

2# Easter Treats: Myer has been able to rehire 2000 staff!

After the temporary store closures in March, and in response to help with demand in online sales, Myer has been able to rehire a huge number of their stood down members of store staff. The online store has seen a surge in business, which during its Easter Treats campaigns saw sales skyrocket, up 7000% year-on-year on items like skincare, fragrances and makeup.

3# Fighting the good fight: Gilead Sciences’ Coronavirus Treatment Proves to Be a Step in the Right Direction

Earlier, Gilead Sciences got involved in the COVID-19 vaccine race and suggested its remdesivir could be a treatment for the virus. The company developed the drug to treat Ebola virus disease and Marburg virus infections. However, in dealing with Ebola, remdesivir showed little success. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved the drug as a cure for COVID-19 but China and some other regions used it and gave positive feedback with all 122 test subjects returning negative results after treatment.

4# New year, New Me: Corona-life spring clean, macro views on your “New Normal”

As a lot of us are adapting into a new way of working from home, or in the event we aren’t working, we are finding ourselves confronted with the task of truly reviewing our time and assessing how we actually spend it.

The ability to review patterns of behaviour and our daily routines can have a transformational effect to our wellbeing and future productivity. The time to analyse the “Why” in many activities we have (or haven’t) been doing in our normal routine, and to adopt better serving habits in this “new normal” and beyond. Are you waiting to do that creative project you never have time for? Or realised the weekly book club you have been routinely going to was no longer inspiring you? Using isolation to reflect, shake things up and have a life spring clean can have a massive positive spin on the new year, new me that none of us were expecting.

And, If you need any help in the planning of day to day, here are some of our recommended apps to help along the way:

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5# Gratitude Activity Jar, Iso- OUT

One nice idea that has emerged is that of a Gratitude Activity Jar. Essentially start with an empty jar, and every time you (or the family) think of an activity you want to do out of quarantine, write down and pop it in the jar. Practicing gratitude is a sure-fire proven way to reduce stress, and once the isolation is lifted, also gives you a fun daily activity to do and mindfully boost to morale on the other side.

6# Mindset hacks to help you manage and navigate these uncertain times

Introducing Victor Chieng!

Victor Chieng is a Mindset/Life Coach and contributing guest author to the PRA Chronicles. Victor will be sharing powerful tips and tricks, different perspective pieces and empowering discussion pieces to help you create powerful distinctions and drive positive changes in your life.

Get in touch with Victor at connect@victorchiengcoaching.com or http://victorchiengcoaching.com for a free one-hour Discovery session to see how Victor can help you in these challenging times.

In this week's edition, we have 2 articles written by Victor on his blog which addresses the following:

6.1# Self-Isolation and WFH (things you need to do to avoid jail time!)

The harsh reality of relationships is that many couples (especially those with children) have become used to a routine which doesn't include their partner. This blog article pokes a little fun at the current situation but also addresses the 6 basic human needs in relationships and provides advice on what areas of your relationship you need to nourish in order for it to flourish and grow.