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‘Self-care isn’t selfish’: How to create a holistic regimen

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During Connect Now, team leader Stephanie Lanier shares her tips for building a culture centered around self-care, resiliency and community support. Continue reading →

Buyer uncertainty stressing you out? 5 ways to stay sane in a hectic market

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The extreme lack of inventory has agents in total panic mode. On top of their day-to-day roles, agents now more than ever also have to be friends, counselors and confidants. Here’s how to manage the stress of it all. Continue reading →

How I’m Coping Without My Grief Support Group

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I barely remember my first attempt at attending a grief support group through hospice after my husband, Dale, 57, died of a sudden, massive heart attack two days before Thanksgiving in 2018. It was very early in my grieving process, before Christmas in… Continue reading →

Finding Calm in the Pandemic Storm

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(Editor’s note: We are all feeling stressed by the coronavirus pandemic. Many also feel anxiety, and worry about their loved ones and what our future as a nation holds. This essay by psychotherapist Reji Mathew provides helpful advice for taking stock … Continue reading →

How Being a Cancer Survivor Helps Me Cope With Coronavirus Fears

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When you’re diagnosed with cancer, one of the worst things about it, aside from the obvious countless physical ramifications, is the emotional upheaval it causes. The raw feelings of vulnerability. The absolute terror of knowing that your body has betr… Continue reading →

Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has much of the world sheltering in place. While it may be frustrating and challenging for many of us, this increased isolation is especially hard on the mental and physical health of older adults — the same group mo… Continue reading →

How Much News Is Too Much News These Days?

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If you regularly watch, listen to or read the news, you’re being inundated by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis right now. But even before the pandemic dominated the media, there was always plenty of anxiety-inducing content — crime, political division… Continue reading →

Coping With Mental Health Issues During the Coronavirus Crisis

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Roxanne Hawn, 52, of Boulder, Colo., jokes that she came out of the womb anxious, so she’s had a lot of time to deal with anxiety. “I always said that being anxious makes me exceptional in an emergency, because I’m used to functioning while feeling lik… Continue reading →

Trouble Sleeping Due to the Pandemic? Try These Suggestions

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Sleep is always important for good health, and that’s especially true in this challenging time. When you rest well, you’re better equipped to face the day. But right now, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, heightened anxiety and unstructured tim… Continue reading →

Should You Keep Your Health Care Appointments During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

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On Monday, a friend mentioned she was on her way to New York City for her annual gynecological exam. A cancer survivor, she was already overdue for her checkup, and even though she was worried about exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19), she was more … Continue reading →