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Is your job dropping new tasks on you that you didn’t even have capacity to do in the first place? Is your partner driving you nuts by leaving that cup in the sink without washing it? Woke up today and no one Venmo’d you a million dollars? Sounds like a good enough reason to crash out to me!

When Bad Bunny went live for his concert “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí”, millions around the world tuned in. But something else surprising happened that night: Pornhub traffic dropped by 13.4% globally, and in Puerto Rico, it dropped by more than 20%. For one night, millions of people chose music, energy, and connection over scrolling through content alone.

You may have heard advice from friends, family and/or mental health professionals to try things like taking a walk, exercising, deep breathing, taking a bath, meditating, or drinking herbal tea. Each of these can be super helpful in a moment, and as an on-going self-care habit. I’d like to also highlight another stress-reducing, life-affirming, joyful practice that sometimes gets overlooked as an option. Laughing.

If you’ve ever lashed out in frustration and then thought, “That’s not the parent or partner I want to be,” you’re not alone. Your child lies down in the grocery store aisle while you feel everyone’s eyes on you. Your partner scrolls on their phone mid-conversation, leaving you wondering if your words even matter.

Finding a great match in a therapist can be really tough! I’m here to make it just a tad easier. Regardless of your criteria, there are so many great online therapy directories that can help you find the best therapist fit for you.

COVID-19 has brought much of the world as we know it to a halt. It’s a jarring new reality that is forcing us to adapt drastically and quickly. While it may feel like your life has been placed on hold, that doesn’t have to be true for your personal growth. Online video therapy (i.e. teletherapy) is a great option for helping to manage the stress that comes with living through this pandemic …