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Plus: Here's How To Actually Help Women Of Color With Burnout

Hi Forbes Careers readers,

Is it really March again? I don’t know about you, but this entire year has felt like a scene from Russian Doll or Groundhog Day. As the one-year anniversary of working from home approaches, it may be time to refresh your daily routine.

Are you finding it hard to keep your productivity high when you’re feeling low? You’re not alone. Try these three tips to keep your energy and morale up. If you want (or need) to commiserate with others in a similar position, there’s an digital emotional-support group for that. Here’s how the startup behind the platform is using technology to help workers fight burnout and maintain their mental health. If you are a team leader, check for signs that your remote employees may be feeling disconnected and unmotivated. Then, take these five steps to re-engage them.

Until next week,

Kristin

P.S. Data shows that just about six out of every million patents are granted to Black people. Erik Young has already been awarded six. Forbes Careers Senior Contributor Dana Brownlee takes a fascinating look at how this young CEO may revolutionize the speaker industry.

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