Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Imagine scenarios you might encounter when back on campus — this can help you “gear up” emotionally.
• Establish/re-establish a sleep schedule – with many of us working from home (WFH) with no commute and juggling family responsibilities, our boundaries around sleep may have been impacted.
• Do a dry run before your official return to work date (e.g. check out the commute, pop into the office to re-familiarize yourself with your workspace, etc.).
• Refresh your work area — having a pleasing, clean and organized workspace can reduce stress; consider bringing a small plant to the office if it is permitted.
• Prepare for a wardrobe change — research suggests that work attire makes us feel more confident and professional and can help us transition back into our roles.
• Understand your own needs for physical distancing — if you anticipate needing physical distancing from others when you return to make you feel safe, practice communicating this to your colleagues.

Returning to Work Soon? Here Are Some Ways to Make that Easier.

Government of Canada: How to Manage Return Anxiety as the Lockdown Shifts. 

Dr. Keith Dobson: How do we manage stress and anxiety returning to a post-lockdown world?