The COVID-19 Pandemic has shaken up the entire world, Real Economies are shutting down causing real headaches for Governments across the world. In the midst of all these, below are 5 things the average individual should do:
1. STAY SAFE.
You’ve Heard this one, Infact MTN Nigeria had to change their Carrier name to STAY SAFE just to pass the message. Practise Social Distancing, maintain all safety protocols. Don’t forget this.
2. CUT BACK ON EXPENSES
Believe me, Now’s the time to get Intentional about money you have with / on you. Spend With sense, buy only essentials, we really don’t know when this will end.
3. SET UP A BACKUP PLAN.
Now I know you may not be so keen on working from home, but now’s the time to really take a look at it.
Tell you what, the flow of money won’t stop, It will just change directions, position yourself to earn during this time ( You can ask me how).
4. LEARN OR EARN IS THE NEW SLOGAN
Believe me, You don’t want to regret losing out by the time all this is over. You’ve got enough time on your hands now , do something with it.
If you really don’t like the idea of earning from your home, then you should start looking to learn new Digital Skills. This Pandemic just revealed how serious Digital skills are these days.
So If you’re not Earning, Make Sure You’re Learning.
5. DON’T PANIC
MA FO, Now I’m not a Marlian but permit me to use their language. This is really not the time to panic, Just Practise social Distancing, maintain Personal Hygiene and Mind your sneezing and Coughing.
Very Soon, We will all be alright.