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11.01.2021
Getting Radical About Gratitude
What if I told you that there is something you could do for only five to ten minutes a day that would make it easier to live longer, feel more joy, have better relationships, and could add seven years to your life? What if I told you that this same thing could improve your psychological resilience and help you in your recovery from anxiety and depression?
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11.22.2023
Gratitude - A Mental Health Game Changer
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.
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07.22.2020
The Power of a Simple Thank You
Today I said thank you to the staff at the senior living facility where my 97-year-old grandmother lives. At the outbreak of COVID-19, she found herself hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia – nothing related to COVID-19. Just poor timing.
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01.21.2025
Embracing Accomplishments: A New Year’s Perspective
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to pause and embrace our accomplishments, using them as a source of motivation and inspiration for the journey ahead. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of taking a moment to appreciate our achievements and how it can positively impact our mindset for the new year.
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02.13.2019
Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Day of Longing?
What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? If you suffer from anxiety and worry, then there is a good chance that you are concerned about being disappointed or about disappointing someone.
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01.15.2022
How to Beat the Blue Monday (and Beyond) Blues
While it’s pretty common to have periods of feeling down, sad, or blue, especially this time of year, sometimes it’s more serious than that. Depression is real, and it’s important to recognize it and get proper treatment.
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12.15.2022
10 Tips To Minimize Holiday Season FOMO
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.
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04.30.2025
10 Tips to Bounce Back from Job Loss or Insecurity
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.
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01.09.2025
Moving Through Emetophobia: Rewiring Your Brain to Handle Life’s Ickiest Moments (Even During Norovirus Season)
Let’s face it: no one likes vomiting, but how do you know if your dislike of vomit has crossed into phobia territory? Read Dr. Kissen's blog to learn more about emetophobia and how to retrain your brain to see vomit as tolerable and not terrifying.
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09.17.2024
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Manage the Roller Coaster of Election Anxiety
It is no surprise that many people feel anxious – we live at a time when ‘breaking news’ occurs multiple times a day. These 3 questions can serve as a useful guide as we try to manage the high anxiety and general roller coaster of emotions that affect us during momentous election periods.
