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  How To Handle Re-engaging with society after all of this time has passed Most people have a specific supermarket that they shop at. After a few trips to the store, you know exactly where the things that you buy are located. However, if all of a sudden you decide to try Fairway instead of Morton William's – you might…

By Audrey Jaynes Achieving flow:   The New York Times recently came out with an article entitled: “There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing.” Languishing means to feel dispirited, joyless and stagnant. It is a term that describes what many of us are experiencing in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic and the political and…

By Audrey Jaynes Coping with Uncertainty   Spring has finally arrived, and it looks like warm weather is here to stay. But the pandemic presses on as we wait for more people to get vaccinated and infection rates to decrease. Some of us are ready to emerge from isolation, while others may be feeling anxious about what lies ahead of…

By Audrey Jaynes Setting boundaries when you’re living in close quarters   It’s hard to believe it has been a year since this pandemic began, but—like it or not—we’ve all become accustom to our new way of living. For many of us, one of the most pervasive shifts that has come out of this pandemic has been the loss of…

By Audrey Jaynes So You Think You’re a People Pleaser?   People pleasers tend to say yes when they want to say no, laugh when they’re not amused, apologize profusely for the smallest infractions, break with their values to avoid others’ judgments, and generally shape shift to gain the acceptance of those around them. While this might seem somewhat harmless,…

By Audrey Jaynes   Dating can be tricky terrain for many of us, but the pandemic has brought an entirely new set of issues to the surface. It seems as if the realities of staying safe during Covid-19 have upped the ante in many ways: relationships can progress—and end—more quickly than they would have otherwise. At the same time, many…

By Audrey Jaynes   The Covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented change in the workplace, with 42% of Americans now working from home. While this has been a welcome shift for many, others have struggled with the diminishing boundaries between work and home life. If you are having a difficult time with productivity during the pandemic, here are some ideas…

By Audrey Jaynes   The holidays are a difficult time for many, even without the shroud of a global pandemic looming overhead. While some might welcome a reprieve from familial pressures, others may feel isolated and uncertain about how to connect while also staying healthy and safe. We recommend following the CDCs guidelines when it comes to planning or attending…