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3 Simple, Unexpected Strategies To Relieve Anxiety

3 Simple, Unexpected Strategies To Relieve Anxiety by Rakel Chafir. Photograph of a woman jumping in the air after sunset by Austin Shmid
Photograph by Austin Schmid

During this time of uncertainty, overwhelming anxiety is common; here are 3 uncommon tips to mitigate stress and fear and regain control of your life

With a global virus that’s keeping us confined into our homes — for who knows how long — anxiety is at an all-time high. Understandably, people are feeling overwhelmed and desperate for relief. Our minds have become so fixated on anxiety, that we end up spending a tremendous amount of

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