47: Navigating the New Normal
Bess Jacobson and Michelle Rubin talk about their recommendations for working from home, connecting with others and just trying to deal with the new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Conversation
Keeping a routine (8:10)
It’s easy just to keep working at the end of the day (9:20)
Challenges of working from home long-term (11:00)
Being patient with people (13:10)
Try to be respectful of poeple’s time (15:42)
Virtual social gatherings (18:39)
Distractions are good for our mental health (22:15)
Connecting with others (29:40)
Finding comfort in things that are familiar to me (33:40)
It’s OK if you’re still figuring this out; take care of yourself (34:20)
Recos
Coronavirus podcasts (36:25)
Draw Something (41:20)
The Truth Comes Out (I called it “Heads Up” in the episode, but I meant this one! We talked about it on this episode.)
Comedy specials (43:28)
Fortune Fiemster: Sweet & Salty
Connect with Bess
Twitter: @BeatriceMarie
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