We've been getting some decent news lately about the COVID-19 vaccine. Does this mean that we're headed toward the pandemic being over? Not quite.

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Reporter Stephanie Barnes asked experts what needs to happen in order for the pandemic to be done and how long it's going to take for us to be back to "normal." It may not be the answer you want to hear (it certainly wasn't for me) but the story definitely offers some useful perspective.

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I know we're all tired, worried and stretched thin in our own ways. I've had my ups and downs during this whole crisis, too, and often find myself mourning pre-pandemic life. If you're like me, we've got some advice for you below, along with some other great stories. They're worth the read!

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❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

As you've probably heard by now, we're in danger of a "twindemic." Not only are we battling COVID-19, but we are also pushing through flu season. But is it possible to contract both illnesses at the same time?

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from therapist Becky Stuempfig on how to make Mondays less hard:

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To ease the difficulty of Mondays, it can be helpful to build our own personal joy by creating something to look forward to. It can be small, simple things such as a favorite breakfast or lunch, or perhaps Monday is ‘takeout night’ to relieve the pressure of cooking a family dinner.

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Read this advice on how to cope if you're grieving your pre-pandemic life. Grief isn't just associated with losing a loved one. Many of us are experiencing it now as we mourn the loss of jobs, normalcy, social gatherings and other parts of our lives upended by COVID-19 — and that's totally normal.

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