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Your Guide to Having a Good Summer, Even When Everything Feels Horrible
It’s no wonder we’re all exhausted, defeated, and craving some sort of escape.
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Whenever I log onto social media, I’m constantly bombarded with conflicting content that either makes me want to do more with my life or lock my doors and never leave my bed.
A travel vlogger is boarding a plane to another country. Scroll. A business owner is rushing from one meeting to the next, barely finding time for lunch. Scroll. An influencer is getting ready for a big event or a late night out with their friends. Scroll.
And then we have the other corner of the internet, where we learn of a new global health emergency or active conflict that spikes our cortisol through the screen. Oh, but don’t worry! Your next scroll will bring you an advertisement for a cortisol-lowering supplement you probably can’t afford, even though you’re busting your ass at work each day.
It’s no wonder we’re all exhausted, defeated, and craving some sort of escape. Hence why many people are seeking a more mindful summer this year. It’s the least we can do for our overwhelmed systems.
“In an age where many people are experiencing personal and professional burnout, people have been reevaluating their priorities and how they engage with their daily lives,” says Mandolin Moody, LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT, of Gateway to Solutions. “With formal training in various behavioral practices, I have found that mindfulness practices throughout........