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The new normal feels ... heavy. It's as if each of us is carrying the weight of the
world on our shoulders. And while each experience of this moment is unique, many of
us are struggling to balance our ability to stay engaged and productive with our
work while managing a pervasive sense of anxiety.
Myself included.
My days of the new normal are filled with client calls, supporting my kids through
virtual school, following the news, fretting, calling friends and family, more
news, more fretting, more clients, baking cookies, news, clients. Cookies.
The anxiety is warranted. Times truly are scary and require our vigilance. We can’t
put our heads in the sand. But how do we also find ways to stay focused on our
jobs, and keep performing at work?
So start by letting that fear in. Invite your brain to engage it.
Anxiety is exhausting, and many of us are running on fumes right now. So find
moments of rest, whatever that might look like for you. Nap, pet the dog, play with
your kids, bake, meditate, take a bath. The right activity is the one that
recharges you.
Anxiety is exhausting and many of us are running on fumes right now. So find
moments of rest, whatever that might look like for you.
And, at the same time, cut off sources and voices that are wearing you out. I’ve
personally chosen two daily podcasts I listen to each morning for critical news
updates. I’ve selected two whose perspectives feel balanced and complete but not
alarmist. Those 40 minutes a day help me to feel informed. And yes, I'm afraid, but
not terrorized. I’ve stopped listening to voices or following the accounts of
people who leave me feeling helpless.
So, find a way to do this for yourself. Spend some time understanding what
recharges and depletes your energy. Then make decisions that serve you.