COVID-19: It’s OK to Feel Overwhelmed and Be Unproductive

From Psychology Today:

I initially felt inspired by the grit and enthusiasm displayed on social media last week. We, as a human community, were making the most of our situation. Though dire circumstances confined us to our homes, we could make lemonade out of these bitter lemons. And fresh baked bread, too.

It’s a funny thing, this paradox within the pandemic. A terrible thing is happening in the world around us, or in our own personal worlds. Many people are sick or have died. Many people, including ourselves or those we know, have lost their jobs. So many are living in fear. Yet as life as we knew it began to shut down, we marveled at having time for the simple things. I’ve heard so many people talk about the simple joy found in taking a (properly distanced) walk outside every day. Read more.

This article was submitted by Rayann Knepley, Kids' Voice of Indiana. If you would like to submit content or write an article for the Paralegal Committee, please email Kara Sikorski at ksikorski@indybar.org.