Why you feel sick after taking off work — and how to stop it
Why you feel sick after taking off work — and how to stop it – CBS News Watch CBS News The holidays are supposed to be a time to rest and relax, but not if you’re sick. Dr. Susannah Hills, pediatric airway surgeon and assistant ENT professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBS News […]
How to Feel ‘Good Tired’ Instead of Just…Depleted

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With that in mind, we’ll be publishing articles up until the new year to help […]
How to stop overthinking; 7 daily habits that can help you cope | Health

Stuck in the never-ending loop of negative thoughts? You aren’t alone. With increasing stress and anxiety issues in youth, overthinking has become a chronic issue affecting people’s productivity and happiness quotient in modern times. Overthinking or ruminating over distressing thoughts can be paralysing which not only leads to wastage of time but also impact overall […]
How to avoid burnout – podcast | Australia news
Many Australians feel overworked and overwhelmed at this time of year. Impending deadlines, cost-of-living pressures and the lead-up to the holiday season can combine to cause burnout. Jane Lee speaks to clinical psychologist and the Modern Mind columnist Gaynor Parkin about what you – and your boss – can do to help protect your physical […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout: How to take care of yourself before the holidays start

It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of organising holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility. Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having three main symptoms […]
How to Respond to Relatives Who Feel the Need to Comment on Your Food and Body

She suggests trying something like: “I think you meant that as a compliment, but this is a sensitive topic for me that I’d prefer not to discuss. What have you been up to lately?” Or maybe: “I’m working really hard to focus less on my body right now. Let’s talk about something else.” 2. “All […]
How to Get Through the Holidays When You’re Grieving

For example, maybe you wear your late parent’s favorite (and annoyingly scratchy) holiday sweater to your annual family brunch, Moffa suggests, or cook their favorite meal on Thanksgiving—even if it’s a rotisserie chicken in lieu of the conventional turkey. Or if your old-school grandpa was a sucker for drive-in movies, consider ditching Netflix in the […]