April 21, 2021 3:58 pm Marie Claire is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This Stress Awareness Month, and as you begin to head back to the office, read a complete guide to managing return anxiety. April marks Stress Awareness month, yet despite coronavirus rates being at their lowest since last year and society returning to normal, life feels a little stressful, doesn’t it? For many, things returning to normal – after a year cooped up inside, social distancing and self isolating – can feel daunting. We’ve covered reentry anxiety and the symptoms of burnout, and next up, we’ve spoken to the experts about workplace stress, as many businesses begin to ask workers to return to the office and their standard nine to five.