Tag: relaxation

How to Slow Down This Summer

July 4, 2023
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Ah, summer. It’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy long summer days sipping lemonade without a care in the world. That ideal vision may seem elusive to many of us, but we can capture its essence more often this season if we try. Stop Hurrying Maybe you’re a parent who just completed the marathon known…

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Tips on How to Relax Without Feeling Guilty

May 17, 2022
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It can be challenging for some to truly relax without feeling guilty about it. While in their comfortable recliner on a rainy Sunday afternoon, with a cup of tea and a good book, they’re thinking about that phone call they’ve been meaning to make. Or, on vacation, they’re lounging on a beach dotted with palm trees,…

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3 Reasons Why You Feel Stressed When Trying to Relax

April 11, 2022
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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this—which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing.” Even though stresslaxation is a new term, it describes relaxation-induced anxiety which has been studied for years. This is shown to happen…

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Americans Need a Hobby

November 7, 2021
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There are a few untold benefits of being a doctor’s spouse: free food, fine cocktails, and small talk with disparate characters. At one event, a reception for new psychiatric residents, I sat with two other doctors’ spouses discussing house projects and summer vacations. When I left to get seconds, I returned to a conversation about…

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