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Managing Election Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded
If you're feeling on edge about the upcoming election, you're in good company. Elections can be a significant source of anxiety, especially when the stakes feel high. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the political climate and the uncertainty surrounding election outcomes, welcome. Here are some techniques to lower this specific kind of anxiety.
Is It A Toxic Work Environment Or Simply A Bad Fit For You?
Finding the right fit job isn't as simple as matching your skills with a job description. In fact, finding an ideal job with great company culture can be as challenging as finding a great partner. The workplace environment itself can play a huge role in how fulfilled you feel. If you've ever questioned whether your workplace is toxic or simply not the right match for you, you're not alone. This is common among lawyers and other professionals, where the clash between personality and workplace culture can be big. Here are some things to consider.
Transform Your Life Through 6 Essential Boundaries
Our lives require a delicate balance of self-care and commitment to others. Most of us err on the side of overcommitting to things and building resentment when we have little time or energy for ourselves. The results can be disastrous: conflict, exhaustion, burnout, and health problems. Here are six essential boundaries you can set to build better balance.
7 Boundaries You Can Set With Your Phone to Lower Anxiety
Most of us have complicated relationships with our phones. We can't live without them, nor would we want to. Overall, they're a net positive. But they also control a lot of our time and attention and raise our anxiety. Poor boundaries with our phones leads to stress, anxiety, and strained relationships. If you find yourself constantly glued to your phone, experiencing FOMO, or disconnected from the people around you, this article is for you. We’ll offer six strategies to help you build better boundaries with your phone.
Unplugging: Reducing Stress, Anxiety, & Relationship Strain
We already know social media and FOMO are inseparable. But taking a break from our screens can work wonders for our relaxation and mental clarity at any time of day. It's also critical for healthy relationships and feelings of joy.
6 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Teletherapy Appointments
Few of us have distinct memories of an incredible Zoom meeting. After years of video meetings being the norm, they all blur together. Therapy shouldn’t be like that. Online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, especially when you follow some of our tips to make it feel distinct from the rest of your day.
Navigating Upsetting Global News: Self-Care Strategies
The research is clear: hearing about upsetting things can trigger vicarious trauma. The effects of vicarious trauma can be especially acute during times of disaster or conflict. While it's admirable to be informed and passionate about issues that matter to you, self-compassion is also vital.
Navigating Virtual Codependency: Balancing Online and Offline Love
The way we connect with our partners has changed drastically with technology. While technology has enriched our lives in many ways, it has also given rise to virtual codependency. Virtual codependency happens when a couple becomes too intertwined with their phones and social media.
Five Texting Tips From A Therapist For a Closer Relationship
Texting has become an integral part of our romantic relationships. As couples therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the impact that texting can have on couples' connections. Here are our top 5 texting tips to help couples maintain a closer bond through digital communication.
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