Unplug: It is incredible that platforms like Zoom have allowed us to maintain the social interaction we need during quarantine, but if you are feeling the fatigue of video chatrooms, there are a few reasons why. Our brains must expend a lot more energy to read non-verbal cues in these settings, and the tension between being present in mind but not in body is exhausting. To combat these feelings, make sure that you are only signing on for meetings that you are required to be on for work, and ones you want to be on for personal endeavors. Turn your screen away so you can limit your exposure to blue lights, and ensure you take stretching breaks in between your calls!

Get Outside: The sense of smell is powerful and integrally connected to mood and memory. Fresh cut grass, morning dew, lavender, vanilla, citrus, peppermint, and jasmine all have the potential to ignite powerful positive memories in your body. Additionally, sunlight helps our body to produce Vitamin D. Vitamin D not only helps the body absorb calcium, creating healthy bones and teeth, but it plays a critical role in combatting anxiety and depression. If this is not possible because you are in a particularly vulnerable location or are immunocompromised, try a sun lamp for light therapy.