Archive for category: Life Outside the Office

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Why Am I So Tired All the Time? When It’s More Than Just Fatigue

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Ongoing fatigue can have many causes. Burnout is one possible reason, and so are stress and other mental health concerns.

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Nodus Tollens: The Feeling That Your Life No Longer Makes Sense

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Nodus Tollens is a Latin-inspired phrase that describes the realization that your current path is no longer right.

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Why the Feeling of ‘Sonder’ Can Be Overwhelming and Beautiful

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If you’ve ever found yourself lost in thought while watching strangers pass by, you may have experienced what’s known as sonder.

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Understanding Opia and How It Affects Social Anxiety

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Opia is the intense and often ambiguous feelings that arise when locked into someone else’s gaze. Here’s what you should know!

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Compassion Fatigue and What You Need To Know About It

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Compassion fatigue is a sign that you care deeply for others, but it also points to the fact that you need to pause and take care of yourself.

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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and Mental Health

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Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to the act of sacrificing sleep in order to reclaim personal time. Here’s how it impacts mental health.

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Small Daily Self-Care Routines for Mental Well-being

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Developing a self-care routine can help keep you grounded, relatively calm, and better capable of handling life’s many challenges.

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How to Create a Fulfilling Life After Your Children Leave Home

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When your kids grow up and move out, it can hit in ways you didn’t expect. Here are some ways to cope with this change.

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How to Handle Caring for a Loved One When Your Efforts Go Unnoticed

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Caregiving can take a lot out of you, especially when it feels like nobody notices your efforts. Here are some ways to make it easier.

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Missing Milestones and Mourning the Life You Expected

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Missing a milestone can stay with you longer than you expect. If you’re grieving missed milestones, here’s how you can begin to heal.

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