Connecting now is more important than ever for physical and emotional health in the face of “social distancing.” Laughing together is a great way to connect during the new normal in which meetings—professional and family—are convened via video connections.
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Delayed Gratification Could Saves Lives
As the nation sputters back to normalcy, individual behaviors may contribute to survival for oneself as well as family, friends, and strangers.
Delaying gratification—continuing to shelter in place, using face masks assiduously, conscientious hand washing, and practicing other validated actions to avoid getting or giving Covid-19—may confer better outcomes for individuals and society in general.
Topics: Bulletin Featured
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Adjusting to Life with Spreading Covid-19: Stay Safe and Be Productive
Covid-19 is stressing American society and us all in fundamental ways. The obvious and most important impact is the potential loss of life, particularly for the frail elderly and medically compromised folks among us. Not to be overlooked are the psychological, emotional, and financial stresses arising from the uncertainties surrounding the spread of the disease.
Topics: Bulletin Featured
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7 Ways to Connect Virtually with Loved Ones
The COVID-19 outbreak has instituted new daily habits for each of us, whether you are one of us mandate to stay home and/or someone who is working longer, harder hours than before to keep us safe. Either way, we are all restricted in our ability to physically connect with one another.
Topics: Featured Healthier Connections at Home
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4 Well-Being Benefits of Pet Ownership
When I started working remotely about five years ago, I quickly recognized how different it was than going into the office and having a regular group of people to chat with throughout the day. Having owned pets my entire life, I knew that adopting an animal would help ease the gap of in-person co-worker interaction. Owen (the cat) has now been a part of my family for three years and is voted ‘employee of the month’ on most occasions.
