You are not alone.

It’s quite normal these days… to feel tired and emotionally drained. You need to acknowledge the amount of change and uncertainty that has taken place over the past few years and the continued impact it is having on you and the people around you.

We all have had to unlearn and relearn a new way of living, working and being.

You have gone from a daily routine of heading into the office or your business, seeing your colleagues, attending meetings, working the day, and commuting home.  This routine was allowing yourself time to switch on and off and having a structure to most days.

Now, you constantly have to shift. Whether it be working remotely, feeling disconnected and isolated. Adapting to your new way of working with limited travel time for reflection. Falling ill and managing your own sickness and/or tending to those sick in your household. Of course, along the way there are some benefits, maybe having the freedom to put a load of washing on but then falling into the trap of working longer hours and getting stuck being available at any time. Maybe you got used to a quiet environment, and now you need to adjust back to the noise of an office and interruptions.

This leaves you feeling drained and unable to make what was, easy decisions. The above takes its toll and you need to adjust and build some personal resilience.

You are not alone if some of these points resonated with you. It is normal. Change is hard and it takes time to adjust. Not to mention the constant change and uncertainty. I have even put off booking a holiday (which my family are all craving, wanting something to look forward to, and a long overdue break) because I don’t want to have to change it, rebook, cancel with no refunds, etc. Everything feels a little more difficult these days.

Something you can focus on that will help ease the feeling is building greater resilience. Here are some strategies to consider:

• Gratitude – count your blessings. Instead of focusing on the challenges, practice gratitude. What are you grateful for today?

• Perspective – how important is the challenge in the grand scheme of things? How will it feel if you overcome this hurdle?

• Generosity – sharing successes and celebrating, increases your motivation and engagement. What can you celebrate with others? Who can you acknowledge today?

• Strengths – highlight them and play to them, this will also help build your confidence. What are your top 5 strengths and how are you bringing them into your daily routines?

• Self-awareness – build on your awareness, tap into your emotions, make time for reflection. How are you feeling today? What would make you feel even better?

What above strategy can you put some focus on?

How will it feel if you make some progress in this area?

What can you do today to adjust and, make it feel less difficult?

You are not alone, and you have the power to change it.