COVID-19 Survival Guide: Fighting Fatigue
Ann Stromberg, Emotional Wellness Counselor COVID-19 Fatigue is real! We have been quarantined for almost five months now, and COVID-19 quarantine is an abnormal way of life. COVID-19 fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion, frustration, and disillusionment due to the pandemic. Frustration builds as people continue to react differently to the precautionary measures suggested for…
COVID-19 Survival Guide: Beliefs and Character
Ann Stromberg, Emotional Wellness Counselor Beliefs and Character We have all felt the uncertainty of our world during the past few months. How do you respond to uncertainty? Do you feel anxious or in total control? Our deep beliefs influence our response to difficult challenges. Our belief system influences our biological and emotional responses to…
COVID-19 Survival Guide: Patience
Ann Stromberg, Emotional Wellness Counselor Patience “Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” Joyce Meyer In theory, the art of being patient appears to be the simple act of waiting for the desired results. The reality is patience is a hard skill to master. Patience…
Despite Record Unemployment, JVS Career Services Continues to Help Find Work
“I was laid off before the COVID-19 crisis happened,” said JVS Career Services client Dustin. “What I have found is that many HR departments are focused on handling COVID-19 instead of trying to figure out how to interview and hire people online.”When Dustin lost his job at the end of 2019, he reached out to…