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Taking a moment to savor…
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges, anxiety, and loss. It is often our natural tendency to focus on the negative that comes...
harvardpsychology
May 19, 20201 min read
Grieving the “What would have been…”
With the semester wrapping up, many of us are missing what would have been a special time –springtime on campus, commencement, excitement...
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May 1, 20201 min read
"Mindful Optimism" vs. "Defensive Pessimism"
Many people adopt an inclination towards "defensive pessimism:" prepare for the worse, hope for the best. But let’s consider how this...
harvardpsychology
Apr 17, 20202 min read
Emotion Myth #3
It might feel like we have to react in a panic with short-term solutions to the challenges we're all facing, but the truth is that we...
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Apr 7, 20201 min read
Emotion Myth #2
Emotions don't "happen to us," we *construct* them. Our thoughts impact our feelings, so look for opportunity, community, safety,...
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Apr 7, 20201 min read
Emotion Myth #1
Even though stress pulls for short-term reactions, we might be distancing for a few months and life will continue after that, so take a...
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Apr 7, 20201 min read
Ten survival tips for life in a pandemic
1. Develop and maintain a schedule. Create a routine. This will provide structure to your day and help preserve a sense of normalcy and...
harvardpsychology
Mar 22, 20202 min read
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