Love to shop, or is it something darker? How to know when shopping is an addiction
I get it. The good feelings that come with new clothes, new shoes, and new jewelry — it hits hard. That good feeling lasts, too: seeing it, finding out it …
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How to help with social anxiety in teens
Imagine your teen being terrified to make friends or talk to a restaurant server because they constantly worry about being laughed at. And imagine the hopelessness and loneliness they’d feel …
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The unexpected exercise that changed my life
I remember the first time I ever witnessed a Capoeira performance in Central Park. I was entranced by the coordination of the players, all clad in white and chanting in …
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Remedies for an Anxious Stomach
Anxiety doesn’t live only in our minds, but in our bodies too — which can be one of the worst parts. Other than racing thoughts, anxiety can look like trouble …
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The Country Is Opening Up Again, But Am I Ready?
Here in the United States, we’re finally headed in the right direction. Where I live, everybody’s getting vaccinated, and it’s been lovely going for walks and seeing people’s faces in …
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Surviving a Layoff
A job loss can be overwhelming and stressful as it is such a spontaneous change to your life. If you recently lost your job, understand that you’re not alone. According …
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Am I A Hoarder?
I look around my office and see bookshelves so stuffed that one of them is now on a diagonal, unable to stay even under the weight of the double layer …
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Collection or Hoard? How to Know When You’ve Gone Too Far
Do you like to shop, even when you don’t need anything? Are you afraid to get rid of things because you might need them later? Are you creating new storage …
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30 Acts of Self-Care for Reaching Your Best Self
Self-care: To some women, prioritizing it is easier said than done. My advice? Try not to make it more complicated than it has to be. The smallest acts of self-care …
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How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance
During this pandemic, your work and personal life are probably so well integrated amidst the four walls of your home that there may be no balance. It’s difficult when you’re …
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A Yoga Expert’s Favorite Leggings
As a yoga teacher and, now, full-time remote worker, I take yoga leggings extremely seriously. Anyone who has sat through a hot yoga class in poorly-fitting leggings knows that the …
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Feeling Good Vibes with Sound Bath Meditation
Meditation is one of the fastest growing trends in the US; millions of people are adopting the practice to deal with their fast paced and stressful lives. In treating stress-related …
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How Running Changed My Life
Not once in my life have I considered myself an athlete. In high school I played volleyball merely for the social aspect of participating in an extracurricular activity with friends. …
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Drown Out the Doubt: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself
On a scale from one to ten, how confident are you in your decision-making abilities? Be honest with yourself. I trust my judgement for the most part, and as of …
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How do you Tackle Teens and Social Media?
“Mom, so, how old do you think I need to be to get a phone? Like one that is 100% mine?” I knew the question had been brewing. It seemed …
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