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Free apps & Alexa skills to help relieve stress

If I’m being honest, one of the best ways to cut back on stress is to put down the phone and reach for a book, but this is a post about apps. A lot of them (especially social media) are good for killing time but don’t leave me fulfilled. And while some provide temporary distraction, …

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Quitting social media to save your mental health

My covid breakdown hit last July: a spectacular evening meltdown that had me doubled over on my desk, wishing I could delete myself. It was born from a combination of factors: impostor syndrome, family drama, work stress. I knew I had to make drastic changes in order to continue to function. And among the many …

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Little ways to be kinder to yourself every day

It took me years to learn this: It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. It’s not selfish to take care of yourself! Part of taking care of yourself is treating yourself like you matter. Here are small ways to be kind to yourself throughout the day. Eat off of real plates. It only takes …

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