🤳 Push through PPKM with our MekarInsights of the month!
How Mekarians cope with the 'lockdown': from cultivating new hobbies, picking up a new book, and more.
The emergency PPKM put in place throughout Java and Bali has let most of us to spend more time at home again. Many things are different now than they were in the beginning of the pandemic last year. But one thing remains the same: a good distraction is a good medicine for the mind!
New plants new me
🌱 Poteq.com
One thing that’s been very popular amidst the pandemic, is the soaring amount of new plant-takers. Whether that be full-on gardening or taking care of one or two indoor plants, some of us have found this hobby healing, including our Customer Engagement Specialist Lolita Anggraeni.
As a newcomer in the world of plants and gardening, Lolita often finds herself browsing through poteq.com—a platform created by Mekarian Akbar Putra Pratama, where you can ask any questions regarding plants. The platform is open to public and you can easily sign in via Facebook or Google Account to learn and virtually mingle with other plant-takers.
Tuning up the passion gears
📖 Unbranding by Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten
Picking up a new hobby is always fun, but some people might prefer enhancing the passion they already have, and exploring more about it. If you’re one of them and you happen to be interested in the intricate and dynamic world of Marketing, then this book recommended by our PR & Activation Associate, Reza Fauzy, is right up your alley.
The book Unbranding, written by married branding experts Scott and Alison Stratten, discusses advanced branding topics such as planning, analyzing, and evaluating successful and failed campaigns from various brands. The author duo is also known for their other popular works: Unmarketing and Unselling.
Listen to Alison Stratten, the co-author of the book herself, talks about Unbranding in “The Marketing Book” podcast here.
Finding structure in uncertainty
📲 Notion - Notes, projects, docs
In times of uncertainty—like going through a literal pandemic, having a routine and sticking to it could be a good way of taking back control in our daily lives. When we think of structure, we think restricted and rigid. Especially combined with “productivity”, we often associate it with work.
With the help of the Notion app, our Customer Engagement Specialist Sarah Angelita has redefined what it means to be productive. Notion helps her keep track of both work and personal activities, including morning walks, breakfasts, grocery shopping, and even watching her favorite TV series. As the App is customizable with easy-to-use interface, it motivates her to get on track with her daily goals in a more personalized way.
Get on board with Sarah, and check out the Notion app here to up your productivity.
How have you been? Holding up just fine? At the verge of breaking down?
As we work our ways through the PPKM, and the pandemic overall, be sure to be kind to yourself and do what you can to cope.
We’ll catch you next week, ‘till then, stay safe and alert.
Cheers!