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Virtual Reality Platform Innerworld Offers a Safe Space for Peer-Led Mental Health Support

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Now in his second-to-last year of grad school for clinical psychology, he’s developed Innerworld, a virtual reality app where people create anonymous avatars, receive support from their peers and practice Cognitive Behavioral Immersion (CBI) with help from trained guides. “On We talk about what makes users want to escape,” Robinson explains.

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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Unfortunately, although these types of “passive leisure,” like watching TV and trolling around on Facebook, might be easier and more convenient than biking, looking at art or playing soccer, they don’t offer the same rewards. On the other hand, “active leisure” activities like hobbies, games and sports can enhance our health and happiness.

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Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club

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This therapeutic approach supports mental health and well-being by exploring books, poems, song lyrics and other written materials to help people understand and cope with their emotions, thoughts and behaviors. These groups are often facilitated by a therapist or other trained professional. What is bibliotherapy?

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Planning to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey? Use This Checklist Before You Go

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Do your own research and even consult a professional regarding rules about passports, visas, health insurance, taxes and other legal requirements. Make copies of and take along your driver’s license, social security card, health insurance card, medical records and other important documents.

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10 Things the Gym Taught Me About Life

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For the past month, I have been posting raw and fairly unflattering gym selfies of me in the process of transformation at the gym to Facebook. It might seem indulgent to the audience on Facebook, but I see myself more as the willing lab rat in this endeavor. When I least want to train , I step on the revolving stairs first.

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Ep 107: Deborah Mendes on Health and Wellness in the Workplace

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In this episode, Deborah shares her tips on managing constant interruptions, self-care, self-awareness, and health and wellness in the workplace. Check out the Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. She is also a Global Health Ambassador at GE. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. CONNECT WITH DEBORAH.

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Ep 195: Dawnee Frey – Senior Executive Assistant at Blink Health

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To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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