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A woman resting her chin on her hand sits looking into the distance looking stressed due to the holidays. Here are 5 tips to manage holiday stress.

5 tips to Manage Holiday Stress

Looking for ways to manage holiday stress? Here are 5 tips from Great Lakes Psychology Group.  Why are holidays so stressful? 45% of Americans report feeling stressed about their mental…

How to stop languishing. finding flow the antidote to languishing

Finding Flow: The Antidote to Languishing

Have you been feeling like you’re going through the motions of life, not necessarily depressed but definitely not thriving? In a previous article, we discussed what it means to be…

3 life changing benefits of mindfulness

3 Life-Changing Benefits of Mindfulness

What is mindfulness exactly? It’s a state of open awareness and acceptance of whatever is going on for you internally and externally in the present moment. Some people tend to…

3 grounding exercises for anxiety

3 Grounding Exercises for Anxiety

Looking for grounding exercises for anxiety? The human mind is powerful: it allows us to solve complex problems, plan for the future, remember events of the past, imagine alternate realities,…

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How to Set and Keep Boundaries

What are boundaries? Personal boundaries can be considered the limits or rules we set for ourselves and within relationships. Healthy boundaries provide a foundation for building healthy personal habits and…

A woman exercising next to water to benefit her mental health. 5 mental health benefits of exercise

5 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Curious about the mental health benefits of exercise? It’s long been known that regular exercise is an important pillar of physical health, but more recently, we’ve come to better understand…

Benefits Of Fake Commute

3 Mental Health Benefits of a “Fake Commute”

Have you heard of a fake commute? Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, apprehension about worker productivity may have dissuaded managers from allowing employees to work from home as much as…

5 Types of Abuse in Relationships

5 Tips for Facing a Pandemic Winter

Worried about facing a pandemic winter? The fall and winter months bring with them shorter days, limited sunlight, and lower temperatures. Even under normal circumstances, it’s not uncommon for those…

Tips for Preventing Burnout

5 Tips for Preventing Burnout

Looking for tips for preventing burnout? Especially this year, many of us know the feeling of burnout all too well. It’s that state of total exhaustion - emotional, mental, and…