As more Americans are vaccinated and guidance emerges for what vaccinated individuals can resume or begin to do, many people I know and work with have expressed hesitancy and uncertainty about what they can, want, or feel comfortable doing. The CDC’s latest guidance has generated a lot of excitement, and some ambiguity. It does seem to be the time when […]
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As 2020 draws to a close and 2021 fast approaches, I remind myself of the importance of taking time to stop, reflect, think, and plan, especially this year of such change and unknowns. In past years, I have found the investment of time to do this quite beneficial, and I invite you to do so, […]
Last week, I drove to an office, taught virtually, collaborated with colleagues while socially distanced and wearing masks, and then drove home at the end of the day. I was exhausted by the intensity of the training but exhilarated by how fun and energizing it was to do something that felt “normal,” something familiar that […]
My last newsletter discussed the possibility that during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s likely that many of us are going through the neutral zone phase of transition at the same time that we are gradually creating new beginnings. Whether you are more in the neutral zone or entering your new beginning, or both, I encourage you to remember […]
Yes, and yes! For many of us, both are occurring at the same time. While day-to-day life still feels uncertain and uncomfortable, we are starting to create patterns and habits that are becoming our new normal and forming the basis for our new beginning. At the same time, it remains unclear how our lives will […]
In crafting a new normal, are there opportunities in the midst of the uncertainty? My last message was a reminder for us to go easy on ourselves and to give ourselves a break during this pandemic and all the accompanying unknowns. I have been thinking more about the potential upside of this historic event. At […]
How are you doing in your changed life? I want to start this email with a thank you to all the healthcare professionals working everyday, caring for people with and without covid, with compassion and at personal risk to themselves and their families. And, also, a huge thank you to all who work to keep […]