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Rural living is undeniably special. The fresh air, open spaces, and untouched scenery offer literal and figurative breathing room. Rolling hills, quiet mornings, and the space to spread out bring peace and freedom rarely found in urban settings. However, while space can be a luxury, it also comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to building community.

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.