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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
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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
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"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...
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Apr 17, 20202 min read
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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...
harvardpsychology
Apr 7, 20201 min read
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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
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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
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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...
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Mar 22, 20202 min read
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