harvardpsychologyMay 19, 20201 min readTaking 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...
harvardpsychologyMay 1, 20201 min readGrieving 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...
harvardpsychologyApr 17, 20202 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...
harvardpsychologyApr 7, 20201 min readEmotion Myth #3It 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...
harvardpsychologyApr 7, 20201 min readEmotion Myth #2Emotions don't "happen to us," we *construct* them. Our thoughts impact our feelings, so look for opportunity, community, safety,...
harvardpsychologyApr 7, 20201 min readEmotion Myth #1Even though stress pulls for short-term reactions, we might be distancing for a few months and life will continue after that, so take a...
harvardpsychologyMar 22, 20202 min readTen 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...