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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">August 2, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">To</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">: Wellness Program Participants
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Re</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">: StayWell – Preparing to Return to Work</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While some people are itching to return to their office, many others may feel anxious about it. The fear of getting sick, using transportation, commuting, or not having
reliable childcare ae just a few major concerns. We will also be learning to navigate through this “new normal” where there are still distancing and possible mask mandates or recommendations.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maybe some of us are also worried about their children attending school again. To prepare yourself for the transition back to the office, here are some approaches to
minimize the stress and adapt as quickly as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Transition Tips</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5B9BD5"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monitor your anxiety</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – you may feel inclined to hide any anxiety about coming back to work but pay close attention to it.
Most importantly, find someone to talk to. Our healthcare providers and FSAP provide resources and gives access to professional help.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Patience and flexibility
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– the transition back to work will be new and different for everyone. Things will constantly change and shift over time. Sometimes we will be working through trial and error. Manage your expectations with
flexibility and patience so when something changes, it doesn’t give you any unwanted feelings. We may want to autopilot in certain situations but remember that we can only be in control of our own surroundings.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manage expectations</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – The more uncertain things are, the faster and more absolute our assumptions become. Learn to be transparent
and honest about your boundaries, comfortability, and any situations you may be experiencing at home.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Be source of joy</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – One of the best ways to make the transition smoother is by finding ways to make it better for others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transition your remote skills
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– Working from home required learning new skills and habits to keep yourself and your team connected and productive. You do not want to leave those skills behind when transitioning back to the office.
Instead, leverage these skills so they can help you work even more productively at the office.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Start your routine</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – try to consider how you will need to adjust your schedule and start incorporating those elements into
your routine now. Set your alarm earlier to account for your commute. Practice meal prepping and packing a lunch instead of just hitting the fridge. If you have been enjoying a lunchtime workout, consider where your workout will fit into your day once you
go back to the office. Think through the little changes that may disrupt your flow and how you can adapt to them now.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We hope you find these tips and resources helpful. The
</span><a href="https://hr.ucr.edu/about-us/workplace-health-wellness/wellness"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Faculty/Staff Wellness Program</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> remains committed to the health and well-being
of the campus community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:wellness@ucr.edu"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">wellness@ucr.edu</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stay safe and healthy!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">In health and happiness,
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0">Jacqueline Leslie, MPH</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Wellness Program Specialist</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Workplace Health & Wellness</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">University of California, Riverside</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">1201 University Avenue </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Suite 208</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Riverside, CA 92507</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171"><a href="mailto:julie.chobdee@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#767171">jacqueline.leslie@ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0">How did we do? Please take a brief moment to fill out the
</span></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e2pt7pLaqWopqBL"><span style="color:blue">Human Resources Feedback Survey</span></a></span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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