It is not what happens, it how you repond that makes the difference. This ARISING from Disruption series has emerged as a Virtual Churchill, because Jane Milburn’s realtime Winston Churchill Fellowship study tour was deferred due ot the global pandemic. Jane chats online to makers, creaters and entrepreneurial people who are adapting, being resourceful and self-sufficient at this time of global crisis. Chat #1 is with Julie Hillier from Ministry of Handmade. Below are summary notes of what Julie said in this conversation.
What Julie Hillier said:
Be the victor, not the victim
Work organically, be flexible, rather than trying to control the uncontrollable
Life skills are useful – as a society, we need to become more self-sufficient
Making things always involves tools, materials and process
Being creative and pivoting to online where possible
Use this time to recalibrate, being nimble and adaptive
Tips:
- Have a daily routine, including physical activity
- Retreat to familiar activities for comfort
- Making with our hands is a tonic at this time of disruption
Changes:
- On the other side of this crisis, we will be seeking a slower simpler more connected life that values relationships
- We will recognize the need to be more self-sufficient