During a time where social distancing and many limitations on our day-to-day activities are being imposed for public safety, it is all the more important to find ways to remain connected with others. Being isolated and lonely can hurt your mental, physical and emotional health. Good news is you can find ways to connect with people even if you’re not physically in the same space. I write about ideas to engage in activities with colleagues, friends, and family, and I list some personal suggestions for things to do in your own time (alone or with others).
You Need to Work on Relaxing: How to recover from your obsession with productivity
Are you obsessed with constantly having to be productive?
Relaxing and taking down time may not be easy for you because you feel like you should be staying busy. But are you tired of this non-stop mode of work and not being able to enjoy life and relax? Read about my complicated relationship with relaxing and the steps you can take to break old mental habits around being productive. Read here about ways you can learn how to actually chill out.
What are the signs of burnout? How to know if you are struggling with burnout and how to recover
Burnout is a pervasive, particularly in places like NYC and our fast-paced culture. Stress and burnout are related but not necessarily the same feeling. What exactly is burnout? Learn how to know if you’re experiencing burnout and how to recover from burnout. You must read your body’s signs and learn how to combat chronic stress even if it feels hard to imagine you can feel differently! Read https://www.yyoonphd.com/blog for more about coping with stress and preventing burnout.
Why Self Care Can’t Wait: Part 4 of 5 Myths that are Killing your Productivity
Do you feel like you’re so busy taking care of everyone else that your own needs get ignored? Self care can be hard to practice especially if you’re not sure what works for you. I share some reasons self care is essential to your well being and productivity. Read more for suggested tips on how to take care of yourself. End with a little exercise and set up a plan for how to take action today!
Learn How To Say No and Start Saying Yes to the Right Things: Part 3 of 5 Myths that are Killing Your Productivity
Do you struggle to say no? Has people-pleasing left you feeling overwhelmed? It can be really hard to make progress on your most important goals and priorities when you’re feeling pulled in multiple directions. By saying yes to everything, you risk saying no to the things that matter most. Read more about why it is important to learn saying no and how you can say no while keeping your close relationships.