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.

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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

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Self-soothing strategies to help break a chain of anxious thoughts quickly

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Advice from a Buddhist monk on how to start a successful meditation practice

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New to meditation? Try this 10-minute guided practice for end-of-day decompression

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How to make and use good memories to be a happier person

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How to cope with health anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic

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Qigong exercises to increase mobility and mindfulness

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10 renowned mindfulness, meditation and spiritual teachers — and specific talks to bring calm right now

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On making the most of your mornings

How to wake up without an alarm — and why it's worth trying

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6 ways to become a better morning person and have it actually stick

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A 5-minute yoga flow you can do while your morning coffee brews

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Does your daily 'start time' impact your productivity, decision-making and health?

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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

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Can't stop procrastinating? We asked an organizational behaviour expert for help

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You're not lazy, you're just overwhelmed: 9 time-management tips for students (and everyone else)

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The go-to productivity tips of efficiency experts

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3 DIY study hacks to boost your productivity

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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

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Your inbox is a mess, and it's slowing you down. Here's how to fix it

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Tips for avoiding back pain and injury while working from home

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ASMR for while you work: Light on talk, heavy on triggers from ALB in Whisperland

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Burnout is real and here's how to handle it, according to experts

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4 posture fixer-uppers for reducing everyday back pain and stress

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On dating at a distance

How to find your chat tempo with a new love

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The biggest dating profile turnoffs, according to data

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A guide to rejecting people respectfully

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Can you make your long-distance love work while you're in school? 2 therapists sound in

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Better than ghosting. A respectful alternative to parting ways online

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On sex and relationships
Are you choosing TV over sex? This and other culprits that might be killing your libido

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How and when to talk to your partner about better sex

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How to choose the right sex toys and tools for you

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On seeking help and healthcare

A doctor's advice for how to get the most out of your virtual health appointment

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Virtual therapy: How to find the online mental health care provider that's right for you

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How to get the most out of your therapy sessions

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How to search for answers to your sexual health Qs online — according to 'The Internet's Gyno' Dr. Jen Gunter

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A psychiatrist tackles 7 dangerous myths about depression

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