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Ask an Overthinker: Should You Fake Confidence?
Share your thoughts, and they will appear in future columns. Let’s build together a robust collection of diverse tips for us all to try.
Ask an Overthinker: Advice for High-Stress Times
Readers, I’ll own up to it: I’ve been having trouble striking a balance between my work, side projects, and my social life. I struggle with waves of overwhelming workloads in my pursuit of academic and career aspirations. That’s why, for this first installment of the Beautiful Voyager advice column, I wanted to dig into the following question:
Top 10 Nailed-It Moments From the Hilarious World of Depression
If you haven't had a chance to check out John Moe's podcast, the Hilarious World of Depression, holiday travel is a great time for binge-listening. Plug in on a flight across the country and get involved in someone else's life and experiences.
Try: Hugging Away Holiday Stress
Instead of squabbling, snapping or snarling, give your partner, kiddo, sister, mom or brother-in-law a big ol' hug. Doing so will immediately dissolve any stress, tension, anxiety and grumpiness.
Try: New Breathing Techniques
I've been using the 4-7-8 breath at small random times, like on the subway or in a meeting. I use the Wim Hof method when I need a deeper "intervention" -- like if I'm overthinking something at bedtime or in the middle of the night.
Riding the Wave: The Single Biggest Thing I've Learned About Anxiety
In the past year and half, I've done a lot of digging and connecting. I've talked to other people with anxiety, and I've learned a lot. But the most important thing I learned is that anxiety is a physiological response involving hormones released in the body.
Try to: Pick Up Some Drumsticks
I recently re-acquired my drum kit following my divorce. As a result, I got to play the drums for the first time in over fifteen months. In doing so, I realized playing drums is an amazing way to help deal with depression.
Try: Big Group Meditation
Last week, I attended my first big group sound meditation event at famous Grace Cathedral here in San Francisco. Despite feeling weird about it, I Facebook Live'd the event so that others could see what it was like.