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With our phones and TV’s constantly reminding us of the latest information, we can become easily overwhelmed. Even our everyday conversations with family members, friends, coworkers, or neighbors have a way of leading to talking about the pandemic. Sometimes it makes us wonder, is there anything else we can talk about at the moment?
Well, yes usually. Humans are social creatures by nature, so we connect through conversation. Due to the collective impact, the pandemic has created in our lives, it makes sense that this is a common topic to talk about. We are experiencing normal reactions to a very abnormal situation.
Do you feel you have not had a break from all of this pandemic stress? You may be
experiencing some burnout. Burnout occurs when we experience constant stress without any breaks. Acknowledging what we’re experiencing is the first step towards allowing ourselves the help we deserve!
Fortunately, we can include activities in our day that can help us feel a sense of relief. Some suggestions to allow yourself to de-stress include: