What happened to you these last two years? Did you lose a job, or quit one? Did you relocate, opting to work remotely from a new place or to be closer to family? Did you see what life would be like spending more time (or less) with friends and family? Did you get seriously ill or lose a loved one?
Redefining Your Purpose in the Wake of the Pandemic
A lot has changed — including you.
		
	
	March 10, 2022
	 
		
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					For many of us, the pandemic changed our purpose. It’s time to embrace this period of transition and reimagine both your personal life and your work. In this journey of self-reflection, first, identify what’s permanent — those sources of meaning that will never change, whether it’s being a parent or the urge to work in health care. Next, reject stagnation. Identify areas where you feel stuck, and find ways that you can change them or let them go. Finally, embrace others. Reach out to others in transition and support each other as you navigate this new phase of life and experience these shifts in purpose together.
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