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Gift Guide for Your Burned Out Loved One

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Self-care is more than skin deep—these gifts will help your loved one feel ready to take each day on with vigor and panache! Winter is a time where joy, connection and holiday cheer brings us to the brink of absolute burnout. So, what do you do? Hide under a blanket? No. Why? Because we came prepared. Learn how to care for yourself during the time of year when it’s the hardest. Sprinkle some top-notch self-care items into your gifting plans and help keep your loved ones healthy and in good…

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Relationship OCD Is a Thing: Here’s How to Cope

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We chatted with experts to learn how to spot and manage relationship OCD. It’s natural to daydream about relationships, especially romantic ones. But have you ever felt like the thoughts about your relationship control you rather than the other way around? You might already know that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves repetitive, unwanted thoughts and/or behaviors. If those all-consuming thoughts or routines involve your relationship, you might be dealing with so-called “relationship OCD” (ROCD). Heads up: ROCD is *not* an official diagnosis. Some folks say they use the term “relationship OCD” because it helps them understand their specific…

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For Real Though, What is Toxic Positivity?

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Toxic positivity is when when a person projects positivity and happiness no matter what, even if they’re in a negative situation or mindset. There’s a lot of buzz around toxic positivity, but what is it really? Well, the basic definition of toxic positivity is when you force yourself to stay positive, regardless of how bad or sad a situation is. It also involves dismissing any negative emotions and giving false reassurances instead of genuine empathy. Here’s how to spot toxic positivity, plus healthy ways to cope. What is toxic positivity?…

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Glycine for Sleep: Can It Help?

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Often overlooked and probs underrated, a little amino acid called glycine is finally getting some credit for boosting bedtime. Finding sleep aids is easy — they flood supplement aisles and pop up left and right on our social feeds. If you’re into more of a natural alternative, want to skip out on drowsiness that melatonin may bring, or simply don’t have a taste for sleepy tea, you may want to learn more about glycine. Glycine is an amino acid that your body whips up on its own. While it does…

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The Ol’ College Cry: Dealing with Student Stress

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Final exams. Groups projects. *Tuition.* Oof. As good as college can be, it’s also a season of unique stress. Maybe you’re on your own for the first time, navigating roommate politics while pulling all-nighters and surviving on a diet of ramen and cafeteria pizza. Yep, college can be stressful for everyone. But unhealthy, sky-high stress might mean it’s time to make changes or seek outside help. We spoke with two university psychologists (aka, psy-college-ists) to get the 411 on what unhealthy student stress looks like and how to deal with…

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