Shift Team
With the seemingly never-ending pandemic, how do we cope with the changes in our demeanour and activities?
Does everyone sense this altered sense of reality? Is this what the new normal will be?
After speaking with a family member and hearing their fears of being in public spaces, despite being double vaccinated, I realized that there are many unknown, long-term effects pertaining to COVID-19. Whether or not we actually became ill due to the virus itself, there is a lingering sense of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in the air.
So what can we do?
Do we simply try to accept that these are our new perspectives and surroundings? Or do we go back to our old ways?
Here are some ways to feel grounded in this new reality:
We have lost loved ones, jobs, housing, restaurants, experiences, and what feels like years of life. Remember that we share this collective grief.
While we may feel stuck in this uncertain limbo, just know that the changes brought on by the pandemic were immense, and it is absolutely normal to feel unsure, stuck, or even relieved and at peace with our new realities.
If you’re having trouble with uncertainty, self-doubt, and feeling stuck, Shift has some fantastic therapists that specialize in building these skills that can help you!
This article was written by Amanda Kurgatnikov during their time at Shift Collab.
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