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ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.

It is easy to experience holiday season FOMO and imagine everyone else is out there celebrating with friends and family, delighting in their picture perfect moments while you are just getting through your days. Check out these action steps you can take to experience YOUR best life.

Here are 10 practical and empowering strategies from ADAA members Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT, and Arash Javanbakht, MD, to help you cope, rebuild, and grow after job loss or job insecurity.