A: Sigh. From riots to record pandemic death tolls, anxieties are running high … and our resolutions have stalled out already. Research shows that taking a step back to ask what matters most (and why) can help shore up well-being, even in tumultuous times. Read more for a purpose-finding playbook. The good news is living …
Q: A happier, healthier 2021 sounds great… but how do I make it happen? I’m not really feeling up for New Year’s Resolutions this year. A: Get yourself ship-shape for 2021 with an anchors, sails and rudders exercise that honors the lessons we’ve learned in 2020 while also prioritizing forward movement for 2021. Psychologists (and …
A: Something called “compassion fatigue” may be contributing to this – as the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic grows, it becomes harder for us to process such tremendous losses. Compassion fatigue is often experienced by the general public as feelings of overwhelm, stress, and decreased empathy in the face of mass human suffering – particularly …
A: We wish it could be that simple! Instead of a delete, let’s think of it as a refresh and reboot. As we approach 2021, it is important to reflect, readjust expectations, and reset goals. 📔 REFLECT: Consider why you are making these goals and why they matter to you. For many of us, 2020 …
A: This is a difficult time for many of us, especially some of us who may be alone and more isolated than in years past. Here we have a few strategies from the experts. TL; DR: Recognize what you are feeling, connect to friends and family, and make plans for the days ahead of you. …
R: Bienvenido al sentimiento paradójico de la “acedia”, una antigua palabra que se utiliza para describir ese sentimiento de inquietud apática. Buenas noticias: existen maneras de combatir esto basadas en evidencia científica. Historia: Los primeros monjes cristianos llamaban la acedia el “demonio del mediodía” – los sentimientos duros que se sienten cuando uno está solo, …
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind …
A: Not necessarily! There are things you can do to ward off the blues. TL; DR: Focus on variables you can change: sleeping, scheduling, using a bright light, planning activities, and allowing yourself breaks. The Long Version: We know that the pandemic has worsened mental health symptoms (primarily anxiety and depressive symptoms), especially for young …
R: Enfóquese en lo que puede controlar y continúe desde allí. Tiene razón de sentirse ansioso en este momento. Una encuesta reciente de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría (American Psychiatric Association, APA) sugiere que casi 2 de cada 3 participantes reportaron más ansiedad este año que en la misma época del año pasado. Los expertos …
A: This is hard. We celebrate life and grieve loss with our Dear Pandemic community. Traditional grieving practices such as funerals require additional considerations during the present pandemic to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 while also supporting normal grief following a death. The combination of tragic circumstances, social isolation, and in some cases multiple losses …