A long time ago, home was a place of calm. It was a harbor from stress, a fountain of rejuvenation, a place of play after a day of work. When sheltering began three months ago, my home became a mish mash of multiple life domains. It is now a space shared with clients; an office where I write notes and treatment plans; a venue for Zoom staff meetings and intern supervisions. COVID-19 has destroyed the notion of work/life balance, and judging from the multitude of tales I’ve been told, we all seem to be experiencing the same blurring of boundaries. At first, there was novelty in resting on my couch…
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“Thriving” During COVID-19 Is Our Responsibility
Days after COVID-19 changed our way of living, I became aware of the extent to which I had made a smooth transition to working from home. Although I missed the intimacy of sharing our sacred space with my clients, and the banter of collegial relationships, I did not miss traffic, arriving home after 9pm, or alternate side of the street parking. Two weeks later, I was reading and writing more, walking 30 minutes a day, and developing a business website. Three weeks in I noticed my income remained steady, clients had welcomed virtual visits, and I lost seven pounds. My stress decreased, and productivity increased in the face of a…
