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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 21, 2021

Professionals across the country are experiencing a late-pandemic crisis of productivity, purpose and enthusiasm, writes New York Times reporter Sarah Lyall. In an investigative piece for the Times, Lyall talks to professionals who feel burned out, exhausted and less productive, engaged and motivated. She also shares feedback from mental health professionals who confirm the burnout is real. Though Lyall does not offer a laundry list of remedies, she does report that some are finding solace through meditating, other spiritual practices, walking, getting regular sleep, and accomplishing small tasks each day such as making the bed. The most important take-away from the piece may be the fact that those experiencing such feelings are not alone, and every day the country is moving closer to returning to office environments that offer structure, camaraderie and inspiration.