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May 2024
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When Anxiety Sneaks Up on You, Try Somet...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Imagine you are having an anxious moment at work. Instead of letting yourself slip into old patterns of negative thoughts or self-criticisms, today’s guest says you can take a step back and try something new: maybe moving around, going out for lunch, drinking some water - but definitely not doom scrolling.  Emma Seppala is a lecturer at Yale and author of t ... Show More
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