I'm a therapist who lost my husband at 26 — here's how I learned to show up at work on my hardest days

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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, podcast host, and author.

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Meta CTO says he feels stressed out 4-5 times a year — and he knows the 'trigger'

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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth said his stress was triggered by busyness — and not doing the "important work."

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Anne Hathaway, 43, says she stopped being a 'stressed person' for her kids — and everyone around her

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Anne Hathaway.
Anne Hathaway.

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The 20 most stressed states in the US, ranked

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Some states are more stressful than others, a WalletHub analysis found.
Some states are more stressful than others, a WalletHub analysis found.

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I used a 'worry window' for 2 weeks. I was more productive, but I'd change 2 things for better, longer-lasting results.

Tech Insider : Business
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Health reporter Kim Schewitz tried using what's known as a "worry window" for two weeks.

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I was an active runner for 10 years, then I burned out. Switching to walking helped me lose fat and feel energized again.

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I got burned out on running after my first marathon. Walking and taking more strength-training classes helped me keep in shape.

Julia Pugachevsky

I research self-regulation for a living. As a parent, it can be hard to follow my own advice.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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The author studies self-regulation for a living, but admits he can have a hard time following his own advice when parenting.

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Snap CEO says he's gotten better at managing stress — and suggests reframing it as a 'gift' and 'opportunity'

Tech Insider : Business
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Snap cofounder and CEO Evan Spiegel recently reflected on stress, and how reframing in one's mind can be beneficial.

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My mother is spending the holidays with me for the first time in years. I'm struggling with the added costs and to-dos.

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The author (right) is spending Christmas with her mother (left).

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I broke out in hives after severely burning out at my job — so I quit. I'm not willing to die for an early retirement.

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Audrey Wang

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