I think it’s safe to say bidding farewell to 2020 was a highlight to the start of 2021. And while there are positive things on the horizon, it’s an understatement to say 2021 has continued to bestow us with challenges. Such is life and the storms it presents. There’s a Yiddish saying, “When man plans, God laughs.” If that’s true, I’m pretty sure God is in hysterics. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand, button or timeframe for those challenges to just disappear along with the stress associated with them.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the phrase, “it’s not you it’s me,” made popular by Seinfeld in the early 90’s. But in this case, it’s actually COVID-19 creating fear and hurt feelings. Everyone’s comfort level is different in terms of how we choose to interact with our fellow humans around the coronavirus. We’re social beings, and even introverts like me need to be connected to others. So, how do you get work done, have family time and hang out with your friends when the people you either love or have to interact with are on a different part of the COVID-19 navigation spectrum? What’s the COVID-19 navigation spectrum? I’m using it in reference to the individual tolerance and comfort levels we all have when it comes to physical distancing. Do you know where you fall on that spectrum?