Six expert-approved ways to shake off the September scaries.
How can the season of hot-weather frolicking be over already?
If youre feeling an end-of-summer psychological sag (aka the September Scaries), youre not the only one.
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It means time off from school, a chance to be a bit lazier.
Here are a few practical tips to help both of you weather the transition.
Who cares if the worries are rational or not?
Just write down whatever comes to mind.
For instance, All the good times are OVER!
Could you schedule a one-on-one to catch up and talk about expectations?
Youll feel better mentally and physically and will be more equipped to meet any challenges that come your way.
Sign up for a class or exercise program that youre looking forward to.
If you find yourself feeling low when your check-in rolls around, reach out to someone.
One of them is the idea of fall as a resetyoure cracking open a figurative fresh notebook.
Or maybe youre secretly (or not so secretly) thrilled to send the kids back to school.
Maybe giving yourself a bit of rest over the summer highlighted howburned outyouve been, Duff says.
Appreciate the Moment
Do you need another reminder to be mindful of the present?
