Coping by Color

Coping by Color

Many of you have had the opportunity to learn about your personality color in one of my workshops or training sessions. Whether you are a Red, Orange, Yellow or Green personality, these new COVID conditions create stress and challenge for all of us, along with new opportunities for using our strengths and gifts. Here is a quick guide to coping by color:

Reds: Red personalities thrive in structure and routine and this is a strength that will serve you well during these times as we all adjust to such new ways of living and working. Those of you working at home have undoubtedly already set up the home office and created your own schedule for the day. Those of you waiting for the world to reopen will have to create plans for the day that you can control and predict and do your best to feel effective and productive. The challenge for reds right now may be the unpredictability that comes with all these changes, and the impact of the new working conditions on the task lists and productivity. It might take longer to complete your work and you may feel less efficient than you are used to being, but be patient with yourself, take it one day at a time and trust that this too shall pass. Channel your energy for now where you can feel effective and can see the fruits of your actions—exercise, home maintenance projects, closet organizing and lawn clean-up to name a few.