Resetting for September looks different this year — these reads might help
Maintaining motivation, easing anxiety, stepping up your WFH situation, dating at a distance and more.
The dwindling days of summer are usually the time to start preparing for that September reset. Without a doubt, it means different things to many this year. With that vastness of situations in mind, we rounded up some stories that might be helpful right now — from help with easing anxiety to expert advice on harnessing productivity, stepping up your WFH situation, dating at a distance and more.
On managing anxiety and practicing mindfulness
Simple techniques for relief from fear and anxiety
Self-soothing strategies to help break a chain of anxious thoughts quickly
Advice from a Buddhist monk on how to start a successful meditation practice
New to meditation? Try this 10-minute guided practice for end-of-day decompression
How to make and use good memories to be a happier person
How to cope with health anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic
Qigong exercises to increase mobility and mindfulness
On making the most of your mornings
How to wake up without an alarm — and why it's worth trying
6 ways to become a better morning person and have it actually stick
A 5-minute yoga flow you can do while your morning coffee brews
Does your daily 'start time' impact your productivity, decision-making and health?
On harnessing productivity and maintaining motivation
It's OK to let your mind wander — it's where it goes that makes the difference, science says
Can't stop procrastinating? We asked an organizational behaviour expert for help
You're not lazy, you're just overwhelmed: 9 time-management tips for students (and everyone else)
The go-to productivity tips of efficiency experts
3 DIY study hacks to boost your productivity
On improving your WFH situation
How to make working from home a little better — if it looks like you'll be doing it a lot longer
Your inbox is a mess, and it's slowing you down. Here's how to fix it
Tips for avoiding back pain and injury while working from home
ASMR for while you work: Light on talk, heavy on triggers from ALB in Whisperland
Burnout is real and here's how to handle it, according to experts
4 posture fixer-uppers for reducing everyday back pain and stress
On dating at a distance
How to find your chat tempo with a new love
The biggest dating profile turnoffs, according to data
A guide to rejecting people respectfully
Can you make your long-distance love work while you're in school? 2 therapists sound in
Better than ghosting. A respectful alternative to parting ways online
On sex and relationships
Are you choosing TV over sex? This and other culprits that might be killing your libido
How and when to talk to your partner about better sex
How to choose the right sex toys and tools for you
On seeking help and healthcare
A doctor's advice for how to get the most out of your virtual health appointment
Virtual therapy: How to find the online mental health care provider that's right for you
How to get the most out of your therapy sessions
A psychiatrist tackles 7 dangerous myths about depression
