We know it's not easy, but how you respond to stress in your life can make all the difference. Strong stress management skills lead to higher levels of happiness and satisfaction. All you need is a plan and a bit of mindfulness.

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8 Ways to Cope With Your Election Anxiety
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The Psychological Toll of Repeat Hurricane Exposure Should Not Be Overlooked
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Why I'm No Longer Ashamed to Admit I'm on a Weight Loss Medication
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How Money Dysmorphia Can Hurt Your Mental Health and Finances
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Weight Loss Isn't an Invitation to Comment on My Body
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This Is Your Brain on Exercise
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How the 'Spoon Theory' Can Help Us Make Sense of Chronic Illness
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Back to School Season Doesn't Have to Be Stressful, These Tips Can Help
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Is Your “Cortisol Face” Because of Stress? Here's What Experts Say
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Why Self-Preservation Is Key to Protecting Your Peace Every Day
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These Stress-Relief Tips Are Key to Staying Productive at Work
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I Want to Quit My Job But I Can't Afford to—What Should I Do?
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You Don't Need to Travel to Experience Vacation Vibes
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The Cost of Presenteeism at Work: Do We Show Up Just for the Sake of It?
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7 Signs You've Got a Toxic Boss
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How to Be Less Stressed
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How to Take the Stress Out of a Trip With Your Partner
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How to Make Time Go Faster When Your Workday Seems to Be Crawling
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Chair Yoga—an Accessible and Effective Exercise
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75 Ways to Boost Your Mood Right This Very Second
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Going Gua Sha: What to Know About This TCM Practice That's Everywhere
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Face Yoga Is Taking TikTok By Storm—But Does It Really Work?
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How TikTok's 'Burnt Toast Theory' Can Help Us Navigate the Lows of Life
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The Double-Edged Sword of Being Treated Differently After Losing the Weight
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As an Autistic Therapist, Here Are 6 Things in My Sensory Bag That Just Make Sense
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'Why Is Life So Hard?' How to Cope When You Feel This Way
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Anger Issues: Take the Test
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Are You Burnt Out? Take This Quiz to Find Out
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Not Feeling the Holiday Spirit? A Therapist's Guide to Surviving the Season
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Why Work-Life Balance Is So Important—and How to Nail It
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Therapy Wasn’t Providing Strategies to Manage My Mental Health, So I Tried the Real App
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What It Means to Feel 'Angsty' and How to Cope
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Yes—You Can Totally Use Interior Design as a Therapy Tool
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I Used Both Versions of the Reflectly App for Mindfulness—Here’s the One to Try
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Why the Beach Is Good for Your Mental Health
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I'm a Therapist Who Tried Headspace to Help Conquer My Stress
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Should You Partake in Bare Minimum Mondays? Here's What a Career Expert Says
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How to Deal With Micromanagers
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Can Your Heart Hurt From Stress?
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What Causes Chest Pressure During Stress?
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How to Love Yourself When Your Confidence Is Low
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Can Stress Cause Vertigo?
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How to Compartmentalize to Reduce Stress
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Can Stress Cause Back Pain?
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How to Use Your Senses to Liven Up Your Home This Spring
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Is Face Twitching a Symptom of Stress?
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7 Ways Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Mental Health
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Does Stress Affect Blood Sugar?
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What to Know About the Diathesis-Stress Model
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What to Do When You Really Don't Want to Work Today
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Can Stress Cause Cancer?
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Can Stress Cause High Blood Pressure?
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What To Know About Ashwagandha For Stress
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How to Recover From Burnout
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Can Masturbation Help Relieve Stress?
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Why You May Be Carrying Stress in Your Shoulders and Neck
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How to Avoid Emotional Stress During Pregnancy
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How to Manage Wedding Stress
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What to Know About CBD Oil for Stress Relief Treatment
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How Stress Affects the Vagus Nerve