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Beating the Winter Blues

Daylight Savings Time can be really taxing on our mental health! Read more for some tips on combatting the effects of a lack of sunlight in the winter.

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Asking for Help: Why It’s Not a Selfish Act

Many of us may feel that we can’t or shouldn’t ask for help, feeling like we should do things all on our own. Reframing how we think about asking others to assist us might make things easier.

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Relaxing ≠ Doing Nothing

Sometimes, doing nothing is exactly what we need. But at other times, finding something to do that actually relaxes us is what we’re looking for!

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Fun In The Sun

In remaining warm weeks of Boston summer and early fall, we all want to maximize our time outside as much as we can! Read below for some fun ways to enjoy the weather, while also protecting your skin from the sun and your body from too much heat.

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Finding Small Moments of Joy

Our busy schedules, negativity, and the hustle-bustle of normal life often gets in the way of our ability to “stop and smell the roses.” Let’s figure out how we can take time to slow down and find joy in our days!

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Managing Overwhelm

It often feels like no matter what we do, there’s always too much on our plate to juggle. It can become incredibly overwhelming when the amount of time you have in a day, week, or month simply doesn’t seem to align with the number of things you’ve got on your list. None of us are alone in feeling this way!

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Practicing Gratitude: For Yourself

Expressing gratitude to those around you is something we all know brings joy to the people hearing it. But gratitude expression towards others can have an incredible impact on your own well-being.

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The Power of Human Connection

This year is all about connectivity for MGH! Human connection is something we all need to survive and thrive. Read more about why.

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Get Outside (Even When It’s Gloomy)!

We all supposedly know that it’s great for our physical and mental health to get outside often. But what are the real benefits when you get enough sun and fresh air every day?

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Warming Your Heart

I’m sure we all know ways to layer up and feel warm when it’s cold outside, but how about feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside? This post tells you ways to keep your heart warm this cold winter season.

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Gifts of Warmth for the Holidays

Sharing the warmth through gift giving can be extremely special. Here, you will find some handmade gifts of warmth ideas that you can easily replicate!

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MGH Buddy Program

We all need some support sometimes, and this is especially true when you work in healthcare. The MGH Buddy Program can connect you to another employee to help protect against the isolation many are feeling and enhance social connections at work.

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New Exercises

Thinking about trying out a new workout exercise? This is the perfect time to try out new things, seeing that it is a new year! Here are some ideas for switching up your workouts and building your own, brand new, workout routine!

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