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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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Physical activity comes in many forms, however, and these different forms may have different benefits. Active leisure activities can feel stressful, not relaxing. That is, adolescents who have a lot to do may feel stressed at the idea of setting aside leisure time. Thus, the activity is no longer relaxing.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Shari Leid, author of The Friendship Series , experienced its powers firsthand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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7 Ways to Save Money by Simplifying Your Life

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Landlines are also becoming increasingly irrelevant as people use cellphones as their main form of communication and entertainment. The stress of keeping up with due dates adds up. Well-built, multipurpose furniture and items in your home will simplify your space , open up a room and decrease stress. Automate your bills.

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7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Blank Moments

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Forcing yourself to stare at the same project hoping for traction will only frustrate your mind and stress your spirit. This will keep your mind busy with a different form of creativity and help you jump out of your rut. This article was published in August 2017 and has been updated. Spend some time on those.

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10 Powerful Ways to Stand Up for Yourself in Any Situation

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But the truth is that letting people walk all over you can increase feelings of stress and anxiety, and it might eventually lessen your feelings of self-worth and play to your insecurities. Going with the flow for the purposes of not making waves actually creates more stress and anxiety for yourself. Be deliberate.

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What Happened When I Avoided the News for 30 Days

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Things happen in this world— many of them stressful and polarizing—even if we make an effort to ignore them. So normally, I’ve taken on the stress and anxiety that come with consuming the news. There’s information all around us, even if it isn’t coming in the form of a news ticker or smartphone notification.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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I could jump right in and talk to you about food choices and exercise habits, or even thought patterns that change the way your brain functions, but if you don’t have the motivation to actively pursue brain health, you might as well skip the rest of this article. As of 2017 , more than 90,000 police-reported U.S. Try to stay positive.

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