How Are You Coping with the Emotional Toll of Social Distancing?

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How Are You Coping with the Emotional Toll of Social Distancing?

By Meeting Professionals International | Apr 15, 2020

“My dog is running a lot more miles than usual since my human partners and I are social distancing.”

STEPHANIE KERRY Sven-Boelhouwer

“The virtual happy hours have been a game changer. Ironically, I am reconnecting with old friends all across the country. I never would’ve thought to do this before, so I am oddly thankful for being forced to think outside the box.”

Stephanie Sadri, CMP
HelmsBriscoe
MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter

“I’m grateful to be a runner since it’s helping to keep me sane. Although all of the races I had planned to run for the foreseeable future are cancelled, I still run almost every day since it’s such a stress reliever. My dog is running a lot more miles than usual since my human running partners and I social distancing.”

Kerry Lambert, CMP
Cvent
MPI Potomac Chapter

 

“I miss the drinks, diners and parties with friends and family. No online tool can replace the power of live. Besides that, I get fed up by all the online initiatives at the moment. I mean, a Friday afternoon drink with friends while being alone behind my laptop just isn’t the same as in a pub, is it?”

Sven Boelhouwer
No Desk
MPI Netherlands Chapter

 
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