To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted most of our daily lives and plans, is an understatement, at least from my point of view. I confess that I started lamenting about all of the things I am missing due to the pandemic.

Here’s my top 10 list:

1. Being an engaged spectator at my daughter’s basketball games

2. Being involved with my daughter’s school

3. Going to and being active in church

4. Family Reunion – ours happens every other year on the even years - not in 2020 :-(

5. March madness/Watching live sports on TV

6. Annual August family trip to Saratoga Raceway + summer family beach resort vacation

7. Getting ready and meeting up with my gal pals/Eating out

8. Massages

9. Freely taking my time and walking the aisles at brick & mortar retail and shopping

10. Going to the gym

I know that the activities and the traditions on the list might seem small. I really believe that it is all of the small instances, annual traditions and self-care moments that create one’s lifetime. I am thankful and grateful for what I have, but I do miss the things on my top 10 list. They help to make me feel complete. During this disruptive time of the covid-19 virus, what are you missing?

Sonya Ruff Jarvis, is the Managing Member of Jarvis Consultants and the Founder of the eRetailer Summit and JC Event Group. An expert in her field, Sonya has been published in numerous retail industry b-to-b publications. Sonya shares her experiences in her book series Mindful Minutes: A Marketer’s Journey Through Business. In addition, Sonya collaborated in publishing an anthology, Mentoring Moments: 14 Remarkable Women Share Their Breakthroughs to Success. To purchase Sonya’s books go to AMAZON.

Sonya has a M.B.A. in Marketing. She is married and has a daughter and they live in Trumbull, Connecticut.

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