Enjoy This Week’s CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

Times of transition can increase our mental and emotional pressure. As we move through the post-pandemic phase, be kind to yourself to ease the ongoing adjustment. These periods sometimes take longer than anticipated and it is okay if you have found yourself more stressed than you had hoped. Here are a few points to keep in mind that may help keep your transitional stress in check:

Adjust to changing guidelines at your own pace: Everyone has their own risk assessment based on their personal circumstances. Regardless of your position, it is important to be nonjudgmental about people’s choices and focus on your own behaviors.

Be cautious, but don’t avoid social situations: It is detrimental to avoid social situations in the long run because doing so impairs quality of life and engagement in life. Recognizing that others may be feeling uncomfortable, too, normalizes the awkwardness we might be experiencing.

Commit to a personal health goal: Exercise is a proven method for dealing with anxiety and depression. Reflecting on what you want your life and health to look like can be a strong motivator in helping people take healthy action steps toward a better future.

The best practices for staying well hold true at any time. Keep hand washing, keep social distancing in public settings, and keep making your physical and mental health a priority. Visit your EAP site for more tips and support for your best life.

Stay Well!

If you have questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, please reach out to your respective campus coordinator below:

Alexandria-Kathy Clement or Najeeb Baha
Annandale-Regina Sanders
Fairfax/College Staff-Angel Mori
Loudoun-Gert Heslin
Manassas-ThuyTien Ngo-Nguyen
Springfield Medical Education Campus (MEC)-Corrine House
Woodbridge-Georgette Harris

Submitted by:
Charlotte Calobrisi, AVP of HR, CCalobrisi@nvcc.edu