The signs of ‘pandemic fatigue’ are out there, from the people who feel exhausted to the ones who have become less diligent about physical distancing and washing their hands. It’s not surprising that people are feeling emotionally taxed after experiencing anxiety and disruption for so long because of COVID-19, says a Montreal professor whose research focuses on emotional regulation in performance and well-being. Pandemic fatigue is real, but there are ways to deal with it, prof says.