Why It’s Okay to Take Off Work for Mental Health
People normally call in sick when they catch a cold or they wind up with the flu. But what about those days when you’re on the verge of burnout or …
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I’m an Introvert and I’m Not Okay
Back in March, when the Shelter in Place mandates were implemented across the country and we were told we needed to avoid public places, wear masks, and stay six feet …
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Why Building a Garden Could Be Your Key to Happiness This Year
There’s a whole lot going on in the world right now, and none of it seems particularly great. But I’m here to share my sanity saver which, admittedly, quite a …
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What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Almost 6 million people in the US have Alzheimer’s disease, the crippling form of dementia that causes memory loss and deteriorating behavioral changes, and two-thirds are women. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s …
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The Therapy Taboo Deconstructed
Okay, guys. I have something to tell you. I’m … [looks to both sides] … [covers mouth with hand] [whispers] … seeing a therapist again. Sigh. I need to get …
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Trouble Sleeping? Try This
All of us know how important sleep is. Not only for immune function, digestion and cell maintenance, getting restful sleep is essential in nervous system health. A good night of …
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When is it Time to Stop Watching the News?
A couple days ago my son popped his head in my office to tell me he was going for a walk. He caught me staring absent-mindedly at the wall and …
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Non-Toxic Self-Care Items to Help Relax at Home
Since many of us have more time on our hands now, it’s a valuable opportunity to take care of ourselves. Tending to our mental and physical health, self-care is vital …
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Clean Out Your Closets and Change Your Brain
With her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and TV show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, Marie Kondo teaches people to let go of items that don’t spark joy …
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