One of the best things about the concept of Engagement Equity is that it\u2019s timeless. Building equity in relationships is something that will never go out of style, though the methods may change and evolve. While practicing Engagement Equity can be very challenging even in the best of times, it may seem downright impossible when the world goes spinning out of control. However, when we and those around us are in crisis mode, it\u2019s more important than ever to make deposits in each other\u2019s accounts.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you\u2019re certainly not alone. You may be tempted to hunker down and bury your head in the sand until it\u2019s all over. Or you might be more triggered than usual and find yourself lashing out at others or looking to place the blame on someone for what\u2019s now happening in the world. It can very difficult to reach out and be kind to others when you feel like everything is falling apart. But\u00a0NOW\u00a0<\/em>is the most important time to do so. Here are a few ways you can apply the Engagement Equity techniques in our current environment.<\/p>\n If there is one thing that is certain at this time, it\u2019s this: no one is\u00a0trying\u00a0<\/em>to make this situation worse, infect others, or drag the situation on as long as possible. Yes, it may seem this way \u2013 especially if others don\u2019t think, act, or believe the same things you do. That\u2019s why the Golden Rule just doesn\u2019t work very well in this situation. Many people don\u2019t want to be treated like you do; they want to be treated like\u00a0they\u00a0<\/em>do. How does this look? Here are some examples:<\/p>\n Though judging others never really has a time or place, now is an especially bad time for it. We\u2019re all doing the best we can with the tools we\u2019ve got. Respect others for what they think and how they act even if you don\u2019t understand or agree with it.<\/p>\n Do you shut down as soon as you hear anyone express an opinion about the pandemic you don\u2019t like? Do you feel you need to \u2018educate\u2019 others on what\u2019s\u00a0really\u00a0<\/em>going on? Do you feel you\u2019ve damaged relationships because of things you\u2019ve posted on social media? These are all signs that you need to stop talking so much and start listening.\u00a0Really\u00a0<\/em>listening. That means not biding your time so you can respond, finding ways to change other people\u2019s minds, or using other people\u2019s words against them.<\/p>\n Everyone is hurting right now in one way or another. Some have lost their jobs. Others have family members who are sick. Still, others may be experiencing anxiety or depression that you know nothing about. The kindest thing you can do to everyone right now is lend an ear when they need to get something off their chest. You don\u2019t need to fix their problems. You don\u2019t need to tell them everything\u2019s going to be fine. You simply need to let them know they\u2019ve been heard.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easier than ever to lose touch with people right now. You aren\u2019t seeing networking colleagues in person every week, your team may be working remotely, you may be on month two of not grabbing a drink with your best friend. It\u2019s vital that you check in with people in your world frequently \u2013 especially if it seems like they\u2019ve fallen off the face of the earth. A quick phone call, a Zoom meeting, or just a text asking how they\u2019re doing can be a lifeline for those who are suffering. This is especially important for those who are vulnerable and haven\u2019t had human contact for a long period of time. FaceTime your grandma, call your pregnant sister-in-law, schedule a virtual game night with your friend going through chemotherapy. Follow up, check-in, and show those you care about they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n The key to Engagement Equity remains the same during a crisis: take care of yourself first, then take care of those closest to you. You won\u2019t have the emotional capacity to reach out and offer support to others if you\u2019re running on empty. And reaching out and showing love to strangers when you\u2019re not showing it to those you share a home with will have repercussions far into the future. Take the time you need for yourself to take a hot bath, meditate, or do whatever you need to feel your best. Then check in with your partner and children and your immediate team at work. Once you\u2019ve deposited into these accounts, you can move on to customers and clients, friends, extended family members, and healthcare workers you wish to support. The important thing is to expend your energy on yourself and those who are nearest to your heart FIRST. They\u2019ll, in turn, fill your account, giving you more resources to take care of others.<\/p>\n We\u2019re experiencing a situation that confusing, draining, upsetting, and different than anything we\u2019ve seen in our recent history. It\u2019s challenging to know how to act, but it should be comforting to know that we\u2019re all experiencing this challenge to some degree or another. When you practice Engagement Equity, you\u2019re being your best self and acting as an example to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the best things about the concept of Engagement Equity is that it\u2019s timeless. Building equity in relationships is something that will never go out of style, though the methods may change and evolve. 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LISTEN<\/h2>\n
FOLLOW UP<\/h2>\n
RADIATE OUTWARD<\/h2>\n