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Do You Want a More Meaningful Life?
Though “to exist” and “to live” are often used as synonyms, on a human level there is a big difference between truly living and just existing. That difference seems to revolve around the question of meaning or purpose in life. … Continue reading
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Tagged finding meaning in lfe, meaningful life
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What To Do When You Are Feeling Lonely
The winter months are coming and the weather will be colder and often drearier. We’ll be inside more and we may have fewer opportunities to interact or engage in some of our favorite pastimes. Even in NYC, a city of … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, General Self Help
Tagged battling loneliness, feeling lonely, mental health, seasonal affective disorder, self-care, winter blues
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Feeling Stressed Versus Feeling Overwhelmed – Why It’s Important to Know the Difference
Stress has become a part of modern life. That’s not a good thing. The feeling of stress is your mind’s way of telling you something is not right. However, with all the demands of modern life, most people don’t stop … Continue reading
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Tagged feeling overwhelmed, stress reduction, stress relief
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The Art of Doing Nothing
The American culture seems obsessed with work. Many of us feel guilty if we aren’t constantly doing something or accomplishing something. Even our “down time” is full of activity. What does it really mean to “do nothing” and how does … Continue reading
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Tagged doing nothing, mental health, stress reduction, stress relief
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Finding New Friends and Connecting with People in the Big City (or Anywhere)
If you’re new to NYC, you may feel that finding new friends or connecting with people in your new hometown can be difficult. It’s not uncommon for people to feel isolated and lonely when they move to a new area, … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help, Healthy Relationships
Tagged forming personal connections, making new friends, meeting new people, moving to a new city
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Understanding Frustration: Causes and Cures
We all experience frustration from time to time in our lives. It is a natural reaction when our efforts to attain a goal are thwarted in some way. The more important we deem the goal, or the more we are … Continue reading
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Tagged coping with frustration, frustration, overcoming frustration
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Self-Care as the World Opens Up
Depending on where you live, your community could be at any stage of “opening up” after the coronavirus shutdown. And depending on your health or your opinions, you may not be comfortable with what’s going on. While our world remains … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, opening up after shutdown, post-pandemic, self-care, world opening up
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How to Work from Home Without Feeling Alone: 8 Suggestions
Before COVID, working from home was a perk in some companies. Since the pandemic, many companies have most of their workforce working from home. And while some jobs may eventually return to the office, many will remain remote, at least … Continue reading
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Tagged avoiding loneliness, working from home
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Your Mental Health Goals for 2021 and Beyond
We all know about making “New Year’s Resolutions.” Common resolutions may be to lose weight, quit smoking, or start a new hobby. These may be good resolutions in themselves, and we are now in to the third month of the … Continue reading
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Tagged mental health, mental health goals, New Year's Resolutions, setting realistic goals
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Your Mental Health during COVID-19
The restrictions that have been imposed due to the pandemic have had a dramatic effect on overall mental health, according to a Gallup poll taken in November 2020. Although the majority of adults in America currently rate their mental health … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, mental health, pandemic, self care
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