By Dr. Ana Stankovic
As pandemic restrictions ease, your time working from home may be coming to an end — and that may have you feeling stressed.
Remember, it’s normal to have …
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By Dr. Ana Stankovic
As pandemic restrictions ease, your time working from home may be coming to an end — and that may have you feeling stressed.
Remember, it’s normal to have some worry about a change in your routine — and you may not be the only one at your company who’s feeling it. In a survey by the American Psychological Association, roughly half of adults reported being uneasy about returning to in-person interactions. A major life change — like where you work — may be one of your stress triggers. The important thing is to recognize the anxiety and come up with healthy ways to help manage it.
Here are a few tips to help you navigate the potentially stressful situation of getting back into the office.
One more thing: If you’re stressed about going back to the office due to the risk of contracting COVID-19, keep in mind, there are things you can do to help protect yourself and others. Consider talking with your manager about your concerns and some possible solutions, including staggering your work hours to avoid high-traffic entry and exit points or increasing space between your workspace and others.
Dr. Ana Stankovic is chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of New England.
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