5 Ways to Combat Social Distancing Depression

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5 Ways to Combat Social Distancing Depression

As the shelter-in-place program continues, many people are experiencing frustration, anger, depression and anxiety. Here are five ways to combat social distancing depression, reconnect with hope, and find peace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 Easy Hacks to Spend Less Time on Social Media

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5 Easy Hacks to Spend Less Time on Social Media

Chances are that social media plays a significant role in your life. You can learn to manage your social media time so that it serves you in ways that enhance your life and moves you toward your personal goals. Nevertheless, your primary instincts will often thwart you in this effort. It is important to be mindful about your time on social media, and to use the many hacks and tools available to overcome your basic FOMO. You can limit the time you waste on social media and spend your valuable minutes in ways that reflect your own personal values.

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Back-To-School Part 4 – Is Instagram Bad For My Teenager?

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Back-To-School Part 4 – Is Instagram Bad For My Teenager?

When your teenager hears the ping of an incoming message, they are metaphorically “salivating” for the social connection that is their deepest desire.

Given that our teenagers are undoubtedly going to use social media, what can we do to teach them about the healthiest ways to use Instagram and other media and apps on their phones?

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Winning the Breakup Over the Holidays

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Winning the Breakup Over the Holidays

You broke up a while ago, and it’s been rough. You get through the weekdays okay, but the weekends seem to last forever. You go to yoga, do your laundry, go out with friends, but it’s still a struggle. Now the holidays are upon us, and everywhere you go the atmosphere is cheery and romantic. You wonder— how are you going to get through the holidays at home without a partner to be the buffer between you and your family? And what about New Year’s Eve???

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