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ATLANTA (CNN) — After a long day of working from home, Hadly Clark spends her evening hours mindlessly swiping through her phone. She powers through her usual scheduled 9:30 p.m. bedtime in favor of online shopping and social media scrolling. Before Clark knows it, the clock reads 1 a.m. She eventually dozes off and wakes up the next morning exhausted, her phone on her nightstand blaring her alarm at 6 a.m. This cycle of staying up late and regretting it the next day is all too familiar for m...

Mindlessly scrolling late at night after a stressful day can lead to a vicious cycle of exhaustion and sleep deprivation.

Why People Cope with Life Events So Differently Written by Simone M. Scully on February 5, 2021 — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak Overcoming obstacles in the past helps you better cope in the present. Manuel De Los Reyes Rubio / EyeEm / Getty Images Last June, I lost my full-time job in a large-scale pandemic layoff. I was surprised I didn’t cry while getting the news over a video call. Instead, I had a fierce desire to “do something.” Once I was off the phone and told my family, I dis...

stock.adobe.com Think of them as warning signs. Something is not right. Maybe you’re not sleeping well. Or you’re getting more headaches than usual. You have no appetite and bouts of nausea, too. Stress isn’t just a state of mind. It’s something that can create chaos in your body. Experts say poor physical health can often signal poor mental health. “A lot of times, our body is trying to communicate to us when we’re not in a good spot,” said Vaile Wright, senior director of healt...

8 ways to cope with the winter blues TODAY 2/4/2021 Stephanie Thurrott Some of us embrace the winter — we bundle up and walk or run under the crisp blue sky. We cook hearty soups and stews to share with family and friends. We curl up and read, cozy and warm in front of a fire. But many of us hate waking up when it’s still dark, and watching dusk descend in the late afternoon. We feel down, unproductive and unmotivated. And sometimes, these “meh” feelings are more than ...

10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides America politically has reached a boiling point. While only a radical few may condone violence, disappointment and animosity over the outcome of the election — fueled by false tales of election fraud — is widespread among Trump supporters. That bitterness cou...

stock.adobe.com The early days of 2021 have been a national nightmare. If there’s a phrase to describe what many of us are feeling, it’s: emotionally exhausted. The frustrating, heartbreaking, unpredictable events of the past months have seen many of us have to learn new ways of working, of caring for and teaching our children, of staying healthy and remaining connected. Our responsibilities seemed to grow by the day. If we found a moment to lay down the load, we’d turn on the TV and see ...

People are often told to check in with others when they notice someone struggling. But what about checking in with yourself?

Staying Apart, Together: Doing service on MLK Day is more important than ever Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY © Jose Luis Magana, AP Martin Luther King III accompanied by his wife Andrea Waters King and his daughter Yolanda places a wreath at the base of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2020. There is a lot going on in the world that is scary right now. I hope everyone has a moment t...

Well, last week was both a good and bad week to take a "vacation." While spending some time off at home (mostly playing board games, watching "Frasier" and cuddling with Apollo), I got the news about the riot at the U.S. Capitol through breaking news alerts, on TV and in text messages from friends and family. Since I wasnt working, I wasnt consumed with newsroom chats, editorial tasks and writing like I often am Turns out, I rely on that distraction as a coping skill far more than I realized...