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16 • APRIL 2020 - Senior Voice of Citrus County Health Connections
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MindShift
M i n d Sh i f t doing “house calls.” spread of the virus. his mindset by ramping up
his webmaster skills.
On Demand
O n D em an d Businesswise, the effect As long as we self-isolate
of the new virus is far- and protect ourselves, we Inspired, he created a take-
reaching, especially for have a higher probability of action-now package to help
those conducting business interrupting the spread of this face-to-face businesses pivot
face-to-face. They are on the sneaky virus. The only way into the virtual world within
front side of a tidal wave that to get through this pandemic days. A huge yoga school
potentially can bankrupt. and thrive is to continually shut down March 13 and
On January 30, 2020, the be aware of the words we lost all their students. With
his help, three days later the
outbreak was classified a choose and the actions we studio had their first LIVE-
“public health emergency take. The shift has to do with streaming class and maxed
of international concern.” consciously acting quickly. out the platform when 300
By Donna Blevins, PhD, On March 11, the outbreak CASE STUDY: A 4th students showed up.
and Daniel Melbourne became a “pandemic.” Two Degree Black Belt practices
days later, the President MindShift methods regularly ACTION PLAN: Focus
For months, COVID-19, the declared a “national and owns a karate dojo in on self-care and shift your
novel [new] coronavirus has emergency,” and negativity Maine. She held 18 classes thinking to thrive. Once you
flooded the airwaves. Since has been off the chart. a week at local schools until have taken care of yourself,
the impact is unknown, the schools closed on March reach out to others.
clinical advice is aimed at Examples of dramatically 13. In one day, she lost 80%
personal protection: practice affected industries are of her business. Underneath, at the core,
frequent handwashing, people-centric businesses: is the virus of the mind.
avoid touching your face, fitness, martial arts, Mentally fractured, she What we think and focus on
make social distancing your restaurants, movie theatres, began thinking a different magnifies what is happening.
normal, and stay away from airlines, cruise lines, way with guidance and For the first time in my life,
unnecessary gatherings. healthcare, conference grace. She took her school I am fully prepared during a
All are good habits by us centers, sporting events, and into the virtual world and crisis.
seniors. casinos. LIVE-streamed classes NEXT: My upcoming LIVE
online directly into their
These practices are my The two closest to my homes. The results? She virtual class is launching in
lifetime standard, except for heart are where I would retained ALL her students April where you’ll learn life-
social distancing. I’ve been speak in-person or play and expanded her business. changing MindShifting™
called a “hug master.” For poker. Multiple events on techniques from your home.
now, I’ll stick with giving both fronts—conferences CASE STUDY: The owner Call or text 352-464-1958 for
you a virtual hug, as I do and poker competitions— of both a San Francisco the schedule.
at the end of each LIVE began canceling globally restaurant and a web design The intent of Mindshift coach
MindShifting™ session, in February. From sports to business felt it was in the Donna Blevins, PhD, and
her Right-Hand, Daniel
which is brought directly to travel to entertainment, entire best interest to close the Melbourne, is to share the
you in your home by way industries are upending. restaurant. Rather than love worldwide. Reach her
of the Internet—my way of The intention? To halt the whine, he pivoted and shifted by cell or by email: Donna@
DonnaBlevins.com
