Like many offices, mine shifted to remote work at the start of the pandemic. That shift is something I’m grateful for and yet, I notice that it creates new challenges. Isolation from coworkers and office resources (printers, mail service, and so on) are chief among them.

The following are ways I’ve been handling this time:

• Being kind to myself and understanding that business as usual has changed
• Practicing self-care, which means regular exercise and dog walking to mitigate stress and remain healthy
• Participating in virtual hangouts to stay connected to my coworkers and other professionals in the field
• Embracing virtual learning and conferences to stay abreast of industry news and access best practices
• Being honest with stakeholders like series editors, authors, and colleagues about what challenges—and delays—this time presents