The Power of the Brain Break: Balancing Your News Intake with Mental Breathers

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has nearly everyone glued to the news 24/7. With things changing by the minute, the news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is power, right? Sometimes. The problem with the constant newsfeed is that it often does the opposite — leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and powerless. Our brains were not designed to handle this information overload....
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Escape from It All — Without Spending a Dime

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Full of stress but low on cash? Don’t fret, here are three ways you can recharge your batteries, for free, without ever leaving town. Try them over a weekend or make them part of your every-day life, either way, you’ll reduce your overall stress levels, which in turn will boost your productivity, mood, and immune function....
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Find Your Peace: Identify Stress Triggers and Learn Healthy Ways to Cope

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What’s stressing you out these days? Your endless to-do list? Bills? Your health or the health of a loved one? Your kids? The current state of the nation? If you’re a professional worrier like myself, it’s all of the above. And based on current statistics about Americans and stress, clearly I’m not alone. Although stress is a normal part of your body’s reaction to any demand or threat (and can be a powerful motivator),...
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‘Tis the Season to Slow Down

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I’m a type-A personality to a tee. I have a list for everything: recipes, grocery lists, books to read, gift ideas, etc. And while my lists usually keep me motivated and on task, they tend to have the opposite effect around the holidays — they add to the mounting anxiety and stress of the season since I know there’s no way I’ll get everything done....
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Unplugging from the News

Let’s face it — the news of the world can be pretty heavy at times. Even the toughest and most resilient among us are susceptible to bouts of anxiety caused by news of local or world events. Our evolving relationship with social media can exacerbate the problem, causing us to feel compelled to continually check for updates on the stories that concern us....
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