Pandemic Slog: 7 Steps to Extract Yourself and What To Do Instead

Written and Narrated by Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Many of us are hitting a new stage in response to the pandemic as we enter its third year. Pandemic slog is the feeling that no matter how much progress we seem to make, we feel stuck, anxious and a general malaise. We are less motivated and inspired to transcend inevitable obstacles and disappointments. In a sociological survey conducted by the University of Chicago, 24 percent of Americans reported they were “not too happy” with their lives in 2021, which is up from 13% in 2018. Despite COVID waning, fear is giving way to dejection and melancholy. Brief spurts of hope when cases start to wane become dashed by the emergence of a new variant. Many people remain unhappy. 7 Steps To Get Out of Pandemic Slog Everyone possesses the capacity to respond constructively to the unpredictability of life and transform walls into doors and obstacles and into opportunities. We can live with joy regardless of our external circumstances. To do that, here are 7 steps to extricate yourself from pandemic slog and get back to living... Continue Reading this article at InnerSelf.com (plus audio/mp3 version of article) Music By Caffeine Creek Band, Pixabay ©2022 by Rabbi Daniel Cohen. All Rights Reserved.  Book by this Author What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?: Creating a Life of Legacy by Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Rabbi Daniel Cohen will help you rise above the distractions to tap into the best version of yourself. Through a unique blend of storytelling, practical exercises, and profound wisdom, he will teach you seven transformative principles to reverse engineer your life so that you are living with purpose and passion, so that the person you are today more closely aligns with the person you aspire to be. Click here for more info and/or to order this paperback book and/or download the Kindle edition. About the Author Popular motivator, mentor, and inspirational speaker, Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone better navigate contemporary society and lead a life of legacy. Rabbi Cohen has served in the rabbinate for over twenty years and is the author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy.