SelfCare
How to protect yourself from political stress
How to protect yourself from political stress Feeling overwhelmed by politics? You’re not imagining it – close to half of US adults say politics are a significant stress point, according to national surveys. To protect your health and maintain relationships with those you may disagree with, try being present in the moment, regulating your body, […]
🏛️ Politics
Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful
Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful Practicing gratitude can have numerous benefits for mental well-being, relationships, and overall happiness, despite the current stressful times. The negativity bias, which makes us more aware of negative information than positive, can make it challenging to notice and […]
🏥 Health
Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’ Studies show that choosing ‘me time’ is not a recipe for loneliness but can boost your creativity and emotional well-being. FotoDuets/iStock via Getty Images Plus Over the past few years, experts have been sounding the alarm over how much time […]
🏥 Health