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Dec 2024
19m 51s

Why Time Is Your Enemy

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Have you ever found yourself saddened and depressed at the thought that you aren't where you had planned to be? Perhaps you are anxious about your progress in life and its correlation with the passage of time? In today's episode, Dr K discusses time's effect on the mind, and what we can do to combat it. Check out more mental health resources here! https://b ... Show More
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