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The emotional benefits of singing or humming out loud
The emotional benefits of singing or humming out loud YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Sing a song or hum a little tune. In this #MentalHealthMinute - how a little vocalization can calm your nerves
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Redirecting your attention with sour candy
Redirecting your attention with sour candy YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Forget sweet! A little bit of sourness can help reset your thinking.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how snacking on some sour candy can refocus your brain
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Reducing anxiety with the ice cube reset
Reducing anxiety with the ice cube reset YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Grab a piece of ice and really chill out!
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how holding onto a cold sensation can help you reset your thoughts
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The benefits of using a weighted blanket
The benefits of using a weighted blanket YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Sometimes getting all cozy in bed or on the couch can help you destress.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how a #weightedblanket can really help you relax
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Pinch your thumb for a quick reset
Pinch your thumb for a quick reset YouTube video by CBS Chicago

If you're anxious about a big event - just pinch yourself!
In this #MentalHealthMinute - we're learning the 5 second ground technique using just your 2 hands
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An "energy audit" can identify what is bringing and draining energy for us
An "energy audit" can identify what is bringing and draining energy for us YouTube video by CBS Chicago

If you're feeling drained - it can be tough to know what's stealing your energy.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how to do an energy audit to find the drain and work to fix it
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Using your body to stabilize your mind
Using your body to stabilize your mind YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Give yourself permission to lean in.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how routine and physically stabilizing your body can bring calm in uncertain times
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Dealing with loneliness for better health
Dealing with loneliness for better health YouTube video by CBS Chicago

It's not unusual to be a little more solitary in the winter.
In this #MentalHealthMinute how to escape the isolation and reengage to avoid a lonely heart
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The recharging benefits of silence
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Silence is golden but sometimes it can be hard to fine.
In this #mentalhealthminute - how to create a quiet moment to destress
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The 1+1+1 method for self-care
The 1+1+1 method for self-care YouTube video by CBS Chicago

We could all use a little more self care.
In this #mentalhealthminute - @erinwellness gives us an easy formula to bring some wellness and joy to your day
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The benefits of creating a vision board
The benefits of creating a vision board YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Grab the scissors and the glue stick and find a little inspiration for 2026.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how creating a vision board can give you a little clarity on what you want from this year
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Planning new traditions to keep the joy alive after the holidays
Planning new traditions to keep the joy alive after the holidays YouTube video by CBS Chicago

New Year - new tradition! Just get something on the calendar.
In this #MentalHealthMinute how having something new to look forward to can help make the new year bright
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The benefits of trying and trying again There are benefits to trying something, seeing what you learn from it, and maybe even trying again. Adam Kotowski, clinical director of the Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center, joins Marie Saavedra to expla...

Nobody is perfect - so why are you stressing about messing up?
In this #MentalHealthMinute - we're working to refocus how you think about failure
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Dealing with unexpected stress We all run into unexpected stressors that we cannot plan for. Melissa Schleicher, a well-being support advisor from Endeavor Health, joins Marie Saavedra with some advice on how to deal with them.

Life is full of stresses - both big and small - and some unexpected.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how giving yourself a few minutes (or days) to respond can help you reset.
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Crafting a connection during the holidays
Crafting a connection during the holidays YouTube video by CBS Chicago

Get crafting for the holiday and get a little mindfulness for yourself!
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how an art project can connect you with others this holiday
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Moving through tension with awareness
Moving through tension with awareness YouTube video by CBS Chicago

If your neck hurts from staring down at your phone - become an ACE.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how the ACE acronym for movement can help you release some of the tension in your body
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Snap a rubber band to deal with stressful thoughts Having a rubber band on your wrist, and snapping it onto your skin when you’re having some stressful thoughts, can actually help us psychologically. Dr. Maria Urani Liu, a clinical psychologist at Loy...

It's a way to snap yourself out of a stressful moment
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how a rubber band or hair tie can help you push pause during an anxious experience
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Prioritize yourself during the holidays The holiday season is the most wonderful time of year, but also one that can be overwhelming and full of things that you should be doing. It can be a lot of pressure, so how do you take some precious ...

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the to-do list of during the holidays.
In this #MentalHealthMinute how you can prioritize yourself while still making time to make merry
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Writing down your worries to get unstuck Have you ever felt stuck, and unsure of how to shake things up? Julie Thornton, director of career management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, tells Marie Saavedra that it can al...

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how grabbing a pen and paper can help you get unstuck
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Avoiding dwelling on worst-case scenarios There’s a lot of heavy news in the world right now, and that can easily lead us to going to the worst-case scenario in our minds. Marie Saavedra talks with Dr. Debra Kissen of Light On Anxiety about h...

Everything going on in the world can have you thinking about the worst-case scenarios.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how to keep the doom and gloom from taking over the day
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The emotional benefit of positive affirmations Repeated, positive affirmations can have a real benefit for people’s emotional health. Dr. Lindsay Fazio, director of wellbeing and vitality with Endeavor Health, tells Marie Saavedra how we can work ...

Call it encouragement by post-it note!
In this #mentalhealthminute - how having positive affirmations in your sightline can shift your mindset
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Diamond art for mindfulness Diamond art is a new type of craft that’s becoming increasingly popular, and it’s also a great way of destressing. Amy Johnston, clinical director at Urban Wellness, joins Marie Saavedra to explain in...

If you aren't an artist - you can still use a canvas to chill out.
In this #MentalHealthMinute how the structure of diamond art can help you gain some zen
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Mental Health Minute: Why you should skip the snooze button Smacking the snooze button in the morning may be sabotaging your mood. Here's what you should do right after your alarm goes off to have a better day.

Smacking the snooze button to get 10 more minutes of sleep may be sabotagin your mood!
In this #MentalHealthMinute - what to do right after your alarm goes off to have a better day
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Being kind to yourself with a "compassion sandwich" We all have a lot going on, and sometimes it’s easy to fall into a pattern to get down on ourselves. But in this Mental Health Minute, we learn about the concept of a compassion sandwich — addressing ...

Sometimes you can't stop thinking about a stressful thing happening in your life.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - we're introducing you to the compassion sandwich and how it can kindly help you find solutions
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Saying no without guilt You’ve probably said yes to something under pressure, and almost immediately regretted doing so. But there is a way to say no without feeling a lot of guilt. Wellness coach Erin Clifford joins Marie S...

It can be hard to say no without feeling guilty about it.
In this #MentalHealthMinute why saying no now doesn't have to mean no forever
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The power of positive self-talk Dr. Lindsey Fazio talks with Marie Saavedra of the importance of self-talk out loud for positive encouragement.

Take time to talk to yourself! In this #MentalHealthMinute how an out loud pep talk can give you a powerful boost
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Pairing habits with gratitude using anchor moments We talk about the importance of gratitude, but how often do you leave it for the end of the day — and it just doesn’t happen. Dr. Alexandria Holliday joins Marie Saavedra to talk about anchor moments ...

Things you do every day like brushing your teeth or walking the dog can be a great moment for gratitude!
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how pairing a daily activity with a little appreciation can keep you calm and focused
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Taking a mental vacation with your vacation photos How often do you look at old photos from vacations you love and really savor the moment? In today’s Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra, Amy Johnston explains why it’s a great way to reset.

Sometimes you need a vacation - but you can't get away - at least physically.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how flipping through your vacation photos can give you a mental escape from the daily grind
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Curating our digital spaces for our mental health How do we curate our digital space and regulate the use of our phones? Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.

All those dings and alerts may have you constantly looking at your phone.
In this #MentalHealthMinute - how a digital detox may help you get rid of the clutter and emotional baggage from all those electronic intrusions.
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