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How to Cope with Holiday Stress
The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration can but quickly can become a source of stress and overwhelm for many. The pressure to attend social gatherings, buy the perfect gifts, and navigate family dynamics, all while managing personal expectations, can take a toll on our mental health. For some, the holidays bring added financial strain or the weight of grief from loved ones no longer with us. So, how can we manage holiday stress and create a season that feels more joy-filled and balanced?
How to Practice Gratitude
In a world that feels overwhelming at times, the practice of gratitude offers a powerful counterbalance, inviting us to slow down and appreciate the good in our lives. From relieving stress to lessening anxiety, science shows that gratitude has far-reaching benefits for our overall well-being. But how exactly can we approach practicing gratitude to positively impact our health and relationships?
How to Identify and Manage Stress Triggers
Whether it’s juggling work responsibilities, navigating personal challenges, or responding to the unexpected, stress impacts everyone in different ways. But what happens when stress goes unchecked, seeping into our physical and mental well-being? Understanding what causes our stress and learning how to spot the pattern and manage it can help us gain more self-awareness to live a healthier life physically and mentally.
Doomscrolling - What It Is and How to Stop It
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of social media content. From the moment we wake up, our devices connect us to an endless stream of updates, which sometimes leaves us feeling anxious or never able to disconnect. Doom scrolling has become a widespread habit – one that can take a toll on one’s mental health. So, what can we do to break this habit and be more mindful of how much time we spend on our devices?
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How to Stay Productive Leading into Winter
Shorter days and cold temps; many of us struggle to maintain the productivity we have when it’s warm and sunny. The cozy appeal of staying indoors can quickly turn into a struggle to maintain motivation, energy and a positive mindset. The season’s lack of sunlight and outdoor activities can lead to feelings of sluggishness. So, how can we face the challenges of winter head-on while staying productive and maintaining our well-being?
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How to Not Let Work Become Your Identity
At times, it can seem like career success is equated with personal fulfillment – we fall into this trap of defining ourselves by our job title. The boundaries between work and life have blurred, especially in recent years with the rise of remote work, making it harder to separate who we are from what we do. But what happens when our careers start to overshadow other aspects of our lives and maybe even health? How can we take back our sense of self that isn’t solely tied to our 9-to-5?
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How to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health
Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking support and accessing effective care. Despite growing awareness, individuals struggling with mental health challenges often face negative stereotypes and misconceptions that discourage them from reaching out for help. This stigma can manifest in various ways and affect societal attitudes. So, what steps can one take to overcome these barriers and effectively reduce stigma?
How to Slow Down Your Biological Age
When it comes to age, some feel younger than the number they are turning on their birthday. While this might seem more psychological than physical, there’s been research that shows certain lifestyle changes may slow biological aging by six years. It seems like something out of fiction to reverse aging (to an extent). So, what can we do to improve, slow down, or even reverse our biological age?
How to Overcome Perfectionism
Voltaire has been quoted saying “perfect is the enemy of good.” For those that strive for perfection, you might find settling for good enough easier said than done. Accepting anything less might feel like a failure. If we constantly see imperfections as unacceptable, how does that impact our well-being? How do we pinpoint if we’re obsessing over perfectionism on a constant basis, and more importantly, how do we address it?
