One thing I've heard from my clients is that all this online socializing may sometimes get to be too much. Especially if you are more introverted, or feel weighed down by other professional or home responsibilities, that third Zoom happy hour this week may just be more than you feel like doing. It can be hard to say no when you don't have a ready excuse — after all, where else do you have to be? But overburdening yourself past the point of feeling comfortable doesn't do anyone any favors. So, be respectful of your limits, and say "no" when needed ("I'll have to catch the next one — to be honest, I'm a bit burnt out on video conferences this week, but have fun!").
Dr. Andrea is a psychologist and author of the upcoming book "DETOX YOUR THOUGHTS: Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted." She has spent more than twenty years studying, teaching, and practicing the science of thoughts, emotions, and behavior. She has been interviewed by NPR, CNN, Today, and Good Morning America, and has been published by the New York Times, USA Today, Glamour, Self, and Refinery 29. She serves on the faculty of Georgetown University and lives in the Washington, DC area.