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Published on: 03 Sep 2018
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4 Ways to Deal with the “September Scaries”

Published on: 03 Sep 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Sep 03, 2018
Unless you’re an extreme pumpkin spice latte enthusiast and all-around summer hater, you’ve probably experienced the “September Scaries.”…
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Published on: 27 Aug 2018
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August Anxiety: Why We Get Anxious at the End of Summer

Published on: 27 Aug 2018
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Aug 27, 2018
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy, right? Not necessarily. If you find the back-to-school blues affecting you…
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Published on: 14 Aug 2018
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3 Ways City Living Increases Your Anxiety

Published on: 14 Aug 2018
  • Written byJessica DuBois-Maahs
  • Aug 14, 2018
Many are drawn to big cities for their vibrant culture and promise of better career opportunities — just…
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Published on: 10 Aug 2018
  • 4 minute read

What Flaking on Plans Says About Your Mental Health

Published on: 10 Aug 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Aug 10, 2018
I can’t lie — I love how good it feels to flake on plans I really didn’t want…
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Published on: 04 Jul 2018
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3 Simple Ways to Bust Out of a Summer “Funk”

Published on: 04 Jul 2018
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Jul 04, 2018
It seems almost everyone talks about how depressed they feel during short, dark winter days, but very few…
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Published on: 19 Jun 2018
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4 Signs Perfectionism Is Holding You Back (And How to Break Free)

Published on: 19 Jun 2018
  • Written byMelody Wilding
  • Jun 19, 2018
“ 4 Signs Perfectionism Is Holding You Back (And How to Break Free)” originally appeared on Fairy God Boss,…
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Published on: 07 Jun 2018
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What Makes Irrational Fears Different (and What to do About Them)

Published on: 07 Jun 2018
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Jun 07, 2018
The hallmark of many anxiety disorders is the presence of irrational fears. Some people who suffer from anxiety…
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Published on: 06 Jun 2018
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Why Do You Constantly Reach For Your Phone?

Published on: 06 Jun 2018
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jun 06, 2018
Whether you’re waiting for a train, commercials to end or the oven to finish preheating, you likely kill…
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Published on: 04 Jun 2018
  • 6 minute read

How Modern Life Causes Anxiety (and What to do About It)

Published on: 04 Jun 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jun 04, 2018
While there’s plenty about modern life that makes our day-to-day easier, there’s also a lot of aspects that…
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Published on: 31 May 2018
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The Upside to Anxiety: 3 Reasons Why Anxiety is Actually Good for You

Published on: 31 May 2018
  • Written byJessica Weinberger
  • May 31, 2018
Most of us can recall moments of anxiety where our chests tightened, our pulses raced, and fear washed…

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