ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, has
published advice for finance professionals, to help them to stay
well during the Covid-19 crisis.
Among the wellness hints and tips compiled by ACCA Council
member Sharon Critchlow (pictured) are;
Communication
Financial professionals might feel this is hard
when we're not necessarily confident about what advice to give,
given how quickly things are changing, but simply being in touch is
vital.
Team Expression
If your team is working from home, arrange a
regular time for you all to have a call. Start the call with a
WIFLE ('What I feel like expressing'). In this practical empathy
exercise, each team member takes a minute to share their
thoughts.
Looking after yourself
You may not be able to change events around you,
but you can control how you respond. Prioritise one thing every
day, just for you. This might be half an hour playing the guitar,
going for a walk or playing with the dog.
Mantra
I highly recommending using a mantra that you find
encouraging and to keep you going in difficult times. One of my
favourites is 'I am safe, I am well. I trust myself'.
Sharon's full blog is
here