Developing a Focus Wheel

​As the Alliance staff continues to work remote, it can be difficult to remain connected.  In a study done by Microsoft, it was found working from home can have negative effect on creativity, communication, and teamwork.  The data showed people preferred to communicate via emails or instant messaging versus phone calls or video calls.  Remote work showed a decrease of about 25% less time collaborating with colleagues compared to before COVID-19.            The increased covid-19 restrictions require we make working remote successful, and the Alliance has worked diligently to stay connected.
Resiliency requires staying connected. Every morning at 8:00 am the Alliance has virtual check in.  During this hour we maintain supportive relationships to get through difficult times, particularly when we are feeling overburdened or alone.  During this time, we have each created a focus wheel to help build affirmations, and attract what healthy attributes we want in our lives.
A focus wheel is a mind map.  In the middle of the wheel is a specific end goal, or intention.  It is what you want your life to be.  My current focus wheel statement is, “I am patient”.  I fill my circle with statements to remind me this is true, to fight any resistance my mind may have about my ability that “I am patient.”  The spokes of my wheel I filled, “I can listen”, because when I listen, I display “I am patient”.  Another spoke states, “I have the tools”, which reminds me “I can be patient”.  When you focus on your wheel it is important to break down any negative thoughts and begin to build what intentions you want to manifest.  Work on building aspirations, positive talk every morning as reminders you have the tools necessary to find strength, and healing.