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Get Moving in NYC
Our minds and our bodies are intimately connected. This seems obvious because our brains are the central control center of everything that happens in our bodies. But somehow we can forget that it goes both ways: our bodies also affect … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, exercise, improving mental health, mental health, reducing stress
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Creative Outlets to Ease Stress
Did you know that adding a little creativity to your life can help ease stress? You do not need to be an artist – you don’t even need to show anyone your projects. But studies have shown that creative expression … Continue reading
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In Survival Mode? Let’s Talk!
Stress seems to be the norm in our modern world, but it is possible to learn techniques to help you cope. Chronic stress threatens your mental and physical health. In our modern, stressful world, people need to learn how to … Continue reading
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Tagged counseling, effects of stress, managing stress, survival mode, therapy
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Using Humor to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety
While we should not “laugh off” serious issues, light-heartedness and laughter have proven physical and psychological benefits that improve our physical and emotional health. In the midst of anxiety, stress, depression, or illness, it can be difficult to maintain a … Continue reading
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Boundaries Around Election Discussions in NYC
Politics can be an emotionally charged subject for many people, and election season can be especially stressful. If you find that the people around you talk about politics in a manner that makes you uncomfortable, you have every right to … Continue reading
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Tagged counseling, creating boundaries, election discussions, election stress, therapy
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How to Better Cope with Life
Our modern American lifestyle seems to generate a great deal of stress, whether from our jobs, our home life, relationships, finances, or unexpected major life-changing events. Knowing how to cope can help prevent these stressors from causing a feeling of … Continue reading
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Tagged coping with life, coping with stress, decreasing frustration, decreasing stress
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Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
Everyone experiences stress, especially in the busy world in which we now live, including New York City – one of the busiest places in which to live. So while we in NYC have many exciting opportunities in our fast-paced city, … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, difference between stress and anxiety, mental health, stress, symptoms of anxiety
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When Your Toxic Boss Causes You Stress
A toxic boss can wreak havoc on your mental health. In order to protect yourself and your career, you may need to make some important changes in order to free yourself from the emotional stress caused by this unhealthy environment. … Continue reading
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Tagged dealing with a bad boss, reducing work stress, stress at work, toxic boss
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Boundaries for the Holidays
The holidays are traditionally an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. They are a time for enjoying each other’s company with good food and warm feelings of love and joy. But sometimes those feelings are not so … Continue reading
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Tagged reducing stress, setting boundaries, surviving the holidays
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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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