Dr. David Weiman is the president of Weiman Consulting, a leadership consulting firm in Philadelphia PA. He is also an adjunct Assistant Professor at Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, and he is a Certified Performance Coach through Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute. Dr. Weiman has been quoted in BusinessWeek, the Los Angeles Times, Men’s Health, Entrepreneur, and many other publications. He has also been a guest on Fox News Philadelphia, Money Matters TV, and numerous podcasts, where he shares insights about the psychology of success, motivation, and more. You can check David’s other episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=David+Weiman (HERE). Key Talking Points Continuing traditions should be kept up the best you can.Relive the memories Some feel lonely at this time of the yearSome get their energy from other people Some get their energy from being alone Some issues of the pandemic are another layer of concern or worry to be safe that can cause stress or the blues. Maintain routines especially during the holidays. It gives our lives a sense of structure and stability and helps provide continuity over time. Things that spark joy. They are touchstones for you. We choose what to think about in any given moment We can turn off bad news. There is an on-off switch or mute button on our TVs and phones Recognize what is the same to find stability Some people love change, some don’tSome love change The ones that don’t, think about what is staying the same In zoom meeting, you can see the environment that your friends and colleagues live in Our time horizon for planning is shorter because of the pandemicThe cone of uncertainty is shorter for the time being Consider your team and your customer as it comes to the stress they may carry because of the pandemic and at the holiday time Be an optimist but a realist at the same time We usually have more than one option to solve a problem As a business owner, your values and purpose don’t change as you go through stress and the tough time this holiday can create personal stress.That is the foundation of strength in your company, your people, and your life Connections are key. Having trust in other people Consider the impact on you. Reach out and touch someone Example praise someone for what they do for you Write a card or letter is very powerful Referencing is storytellingExample of competency or value that has made your business successful If you are invited to a holiday party and you do not want to go, even though the people who invited you don’t want you to get Covid-19, you can say I’m not available this year but can’t wait to get together next year.You do not need to give a reason Dave Ramsey says No.; is a complete sentence. Focus on the little things and what delights you and makes you happyConnect with other people Resources: Thanks to Dave Weiman for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page, highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (HERE). Leaders are readers. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser, and many more. https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/ (Mobile Listening APP's HERE) Find every podcast episode https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/ (HERE). Every episode is segmented by Series https://remarkableresults.biz/series/ (HERE). Key Word Search https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/ (HERE). Be socially involved and in touch with the show: http://on.fb.me/1OKap9H (Facebook )http://bit.ly/1Qn68fO (Twitter )http://bit.ly/1SVqRvh (Linked In )Email https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE.) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) NAPA AutoCare’s recent partnership with CarVantage gives your AutoCare Center