Silver Linings of 2020

The final countdown to 2021 is on and like everyone everywhere, we are so ready to say sayonara to this doozey of a year. We are practicing what we preached in the last blog post, finishing the year strong by reflecting on what went well in 2020. Amid the monumental challenges, sobering realities and heartbreaking losses, it was the bright spots that enriched and inspired us throughout this pandemic. The fact that we aren’t in this alone has also been tremendously comforting and uplifting.

We are grateful for the good that came out of 2020 ( yes, there was good!)  a year that profoundly changed us. From how we work and relate to how we see the world and our place in it, we learned a lot about who we are, what we are capable of, what truly matters to us and how we can inhabit our individual and communal places in this world as fully as possible. When it comes to Site Selection Services biz, we actually had time to look at our daily operating systems, something that always went on the backburner when business was booming. Our team used this “quiet” phase to upgrade our CRM and office technology to streamline processes and communicate more efficiently. We also launched a newsletter to stay more connected with our clients. 

We decided to get personal and share reflections on the year’s silver linings. Here’s a snapshot of what we learned in 2020 and more positive changes that are here to stay.

 “I learned to stop sweating the small stuff. This pandemic made me realize that when things go wrong, there is no need to panic or overreact. Instead, I shift my mindset, assess the situation and make a new plan. This happened repeatedly over the past nine months, and now I can honestly say, ‘nothing even phases me.’” -Kim Paine

 “Plan more diligently for the future, and always have an emergency plan. No one would have ever expected and or anticipated such devastation on a financial, emotional and professional level.” -Chrissy Benson

 “I think we have all learned patience and acceptance during this trying year—I certainly have as a parent, and I want to make the most of every moment of these precious years with my children at home. I have appreciated the family time and the less chaotic daily life that the last 9 months gave us ” -Scott

 “I learned how much we can do without, between the stuff and the overstimulated busy life that had us all on a hamster wheel. It’s not necessary, we can enjoy what we have, get rid of what takes up mental space and reprioritize how we spend our days.” -Cami

“Recognizing all the little things we take for granted:  hugs, high-fives, gathering with friends, our health, concerts, events, toilet paper!” -Dayna