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How to overcome ‘comfort spending’ caused by lockdown anxiety
Retailers design their shopping experience to be ‘frictionless’, meaning you can spend money within a few clicks – sturti/E+ From the early days of toilet roll stockpiling, to the spike in online shopping – which in May, at the height of lockdown, accounted for 32.8 per cent of all retail […]
Deal with 2020 US election anxiety with these distractions
Between mercury retrograde and the US presidential election, we’re all feeling a bit stressed. There’s no denying that this is one of the most important elections in history (be sure to vote, if you haven’t yet!), but all of this can wreak havoc on our mental health. Instead of stressing […]
Election Anxiety Is Very Real. Here are 7 Ways to Cope
Election anxiety is real. More than two-thirds of Americans surveyed said that the upcoming presidential election on November 3rd is a source of significant stress. This is no surprise, as this election season has, for numerous reasons, been the most polarizing and contentious in recent history. Add this to the […]
8 Tricks Sleep Experts Use When 2020 Anxiety Keeps Them Awake
The urge to check (and recheck) the never-ending stream of news is stronger than usual these days and our brains are constantly running overtime. Anxiety and stress dredged up by the election, racial injustice and the coronavirus pandemic can lead to poor sleep ― especially for those with diagnosed or […]
Using CBD Oils To Battle Anxiety & Depression During COVID-19
In partnership with The Fresh Toast Suffering from anxiety is natural, especially in times like these where a global pandemic has taken the world by storm The constant and ongoing stressful atmosphere causes serious damage to your body. Apart from that, it destroys your ability to think, focus, and stay calm. […]
Five tips to avoid anxiety during a trip to the dentist
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – As many healthcare services canceled routine care during the height of the pandemic shutdown, most are now back online. Providers like dentists encourage their patients to schedule routine care despite lingering anxious feelings. Dr. Christine Jones from Coulee Family Dental shared her thoughts on these […]
In a major test, Orange County schools reopen to joy, anxiety and gallons of hand sanitizer
A crossing guard helps students as they return to in-class education, after months of closure due COVID-19 pandemic, at James H. Cox Elementary School in Fountain Valley. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) On Thursday morning, months of finely-curated planning will be turned into action at five Orange County school […]
In a major test, Orange County school reopen to joy, anxiety and gallons of hand sanitizer
A crossing guard helps students as they return to in-class education, after months of closure due COVID-19 pandemic, at James H. Cox Elementary School in Fountain Valley. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) On Thursday morning, months of finely-curated planning will be turned into action at five Orange County school […]