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Navigating a world on pause: coping strategies
The world hit pause and so have I. Caught somewhere between a global pandemic and what feels suspiciously like a quarter-life crisis at 29. I find myself jobless, confused and wondering if it is finally time to pivot my career entirely. I’m usually the type who has it (mostly) together. But the chaos of COVID-19 have thrown me off my plans. Suddenly, I am swinging between bursts of creative energy and moments of total burnout. My sense of purpose blurred. The uncertainty triggers anxiety, the anxiety lead to paralysis and some days ends in tears, snacks and zero motivation. Sound familiar? In the midst of this mess, I find small…