CHANGING TIMES
AMERICAN CREW
A CHANGE OF MIND BY NICK BRACKS The seismic changes that 2020 brought about have taken a toll on many of the barbering industry’s mental health. While it can feel easier to brush those feelings aside and push on, we do so at our peril. If we don’t confront issues head on, they will only become worse. When it comes to our physical well being, we should not wait until we have a heart attack to start exercising. Likewise, we should not wait until we become mentally burnt out or overwhelmed with stress before we start looking after our mental health.
You’ve shown how strong you are as an industry, but navigating uncharted waters will always be difficult. My firm belief is that the creative and entrepreneurial drive you possess can help you break through any negativity you face along the way, but an accompanying roadmap is always helpful. I’ve highlighted some keys points and tools you can take into the future on the next page:
