Will life ever be the same again after COVID-19?  Has the change in society made life a little strange?  It’s just different than it was before.  Some things might be better, such as being able to work at home.  A shorter commute time is phenomenal:  from the kitchen to your home office.  But the little chitchat at the office is gone. You don’t stop somewhere after work to visit with friends or have dinner.  That carefree feeling isn’t there anymore.  Are you feeling more isolated because you’re spending more time at home?  And that isolation just doesn’t feel right.  Pacing around the house and being a little anxious.  You could be more worried than usual and feel restless.  Sleeping is not as easy as it used to be.  NIH statistics say that 19.1% of the U.S. population has an anxiety problem.  During societal change, those statistics have the potential to increase.  Tara Brach, PhD., is a leading expert on anxiety.  She is a strong proponent of mindfulness to help with many issues.  To check out her ideas, go to tarabrach.com.  To supplement her site, schedule an appointment for counseling by contacting [Please enable JavaScript to view this email address].  There will be no cost for the first session if you are a new client and this blog is mentioned.