It’s easy to get bogged down in all the news on COVID-19 as we look for creative ways to adapt our business, serve our clients, and keep friends & family safe. That said, we wanted to put a touch of positivity out there by amplifying fun stories from across the globe. (Or just memes that make us laugh!)
We hope that this list brightens your mood or even -- dare we say -- puts a smile on your face! The better job we do at taking care of ourselves, the more equipped we are to take care of others.
Let’s kick things off with some good vibes and then we all get back to business and prepare for the upswing because there will be light at the end of this tunnel!
Recommended reading: Resource Roundup: COVID-19 (for businesses and organizations looking to adapt).
A personal trainer decided to help his fellow neighbors in getting their workout in while gyms are off-limits. Watch the video!
DIY hazmat suit or just someone trying to lift the spirits of grocery shoppers in a time of tension? You decide. Check out the story here.
“More than 35 Facebook groups have been set up in 72 hours to serve communities in places including Ottawa, Halifax and Annapolis County in Nova Scotia, with more than 30,000 members between them.” - Tom Gerken for BBC. Read here.
Andrea from San Francisco posted this message (accompanied by her dog, Gus!) letting people know she can send them 20$, no questions asked.
After he lost most of his farm months ago, he could have never predicted that he’d pull through with a lotto win of $200,000. Article link here.
Musicians have been holding “Comfort Concerts” from home. Read more and watch the videos.
Here’s a link to some gut-busting memes put together by Bored Panda.
Competitive pizza box making, sign spinning, electrician championship, stone skipping -- it’s a real good time! Learn more here.
If you find these things helpful and uplifting, please feel free to share it with your community, staff, and members. We can all use a little bit of help & fun in times like these. Keep up the good work!
