So many things are new! Uncertainty, insecurity and constant adjustment is the new reality for now. And this taxes our psychological and emotional resources every day. Finding ways to rest and take care of ourselves is getting harder.1. We have lost many things, including some positive aspects of our work life. We might see some restructuring at work and we may lose some of our colleagues, which can increase our own sense of insecurity. We don’t have informal chats as often with our colleagues, so we inadvertently receive less support, and feel more isolated, alone.2. We also receive less feedback, so it may be harder to see the impact of our daily work and therefore harder to connect with the value of what we do. A loss of meaning and purpose could possibly ensue.3. The nature of our work may have changed, some of our responsibilities may have shifted, we might be working on new projects, or with new clients, etc. More adjustment, means more potential stresses.4. Then there’s the stress and the information overload which increases the risk of pressure and poor decision-making, which can also contribute to stress and burnout. For some of us, home has become our workplace. We are working where we eat, in the same room we sleep or where we relax normally. Limits get blurry. And it can be harder to unplug from work, or to get motivated to work.All of this adds more stress and can create an emotional burden. Dealing with these emotions is taxing on our psychological resources. Added to the uncertainty and insecurity, it can be unsustainable for many of us. We’re dealing with many layers of stress, as all the areas of our life may be affected. Many of our habitual ways of coping (the gym, connecting with friends, enjoying a night at a restaurant, etc.) are not available anymore. For many, there is little place to rest, replenish our resources. The ground is favorable for emotional and psychological exhaustion.