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ANNA ALEXOPOULOS FARRAR Vice President Corporate Communications, Space Florida With the necessary “always on” grind in the world of communications in The Process, how do you balance your work life with your personal life?
I’ve learned that the majority of matters people deem “urgent” are manufactured panic (usually because of a failure to plan ahead). Learning how to differentiate between situations that require immediate attention and those that do not is an invaluable skill, and being able to fall back on a solid plan is always the right first step.
What’s your go-to stress reliever?
Cooking or baking bread. Spending time with my Matt (husband) and Alexander (son), especially at the beach. Watching comfort shows or movies like “Harry Potter,” “Gilmore Girls,” “You’ve Got Mail,” or “It’s Complicated.”
If you could ditch the 24/7 grind, what 9-5 job would best suit you? Probably not the best “non-grind” job but I would love to own my own restaurant where I can share my love of Greece with everyone.
Always on ADAM SMITH Director of Marketing and Communications, City of Tampa
always planning my next trip to Greece No one works in a high-stress, never-unplug sort of field unless they really love it. Why do you love it?
Corny but true: It’s an adrenaline rush trying to make the world a better place, particularly in a job where every day is different from the one before it. That was the case as a journalist, helping clients navigate challenges and
now, working for the residents of one of America’s most exciting cities.
If you could ditch the 24/7 grind, what 9-5 job would best suit you?
I would be utterly content working at a doggy daycare. Precious few things on our planet spark more joy for me than dogs. Ideally, this would be a management position so I could delegate the pee and poop cleaning.
With the necessary “always on” grind in the world of communications in The Process, how do you balance your work life with your personal life?
As much as I am consumed with my job, I am pretty good about finding ways to unwind, be it concerts, or quick trips for fishing, theater, or exploration. Nantucket is my favorite vacation spot.
What’s your go-to stress reliever?
Working out should be the answer, but I am also adept at decompressing by inundating my grown kids with moronic TikTok and Instagram reels.
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