You’ve really enjoyed all this social-distancing, but are you worried your social anxiety is increasing while your less introverted friends are finding creative ways to stay connected?

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Are you feeling anxious about mandatory mask-wearing in church or other places? Here are some strategies that have helped me.

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Is it realistic to have a growth mindset when so many things are going wrong? And how do we even acquire one anyway?

Do you have a mental-health workout plan? I have some teeny tiny “bar bell” exercise suggestions so you can see some improvement during this challenging time!

Do you have a day every year that you dread because something sad happened on that day in years past? Is there a way to find joy on those days instead being haunted by painful memories?

Do you spend hours in your head composing air-tight excuses to get out of doing things you don’t want to do? (Is that just me?) Have you ever used your mental illness as an excuse to be un-Christlike? Lynn G. Robbins teaches us how to take back our power and become 100% responsible.

Lots and lots and lots of spiritual evidence we don’t need to fear!

Prop those eyes open; don’t let them glaze over. Family history work is not a boring as it seems, and studies show it can effectively boost your mood!

During scary times, I’ve often wondered if visualizing the worst-case scenario could help me find solutions or send me into a full-blown panic attack. Tim Ferriss and Elder David A Bednar showed me a way to face my worst fears with confidence, courage and faith. I think they can help you too!

This week I want to talk about how gardening can improve mental health, but what can you do if you don’t have space to garden...or if you’re just too lazy? I have a potentially stupid and yet brilliant solution.