April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to take a closer look at how stress shows up in our lives and impacts our health. 

Being constantly busy has begun to feel like the norm for many people. Between work responsibilities, family demands, and the everyday tasks that fill our schedules, it can feel like you’re jumping from one busy season straight into another without time to recover.

There’s no doubt that we’re living in extreme times. From Minneapolis and across the country, social media feeds are filled with intense, highly distressing news about community protests, fatal shootings by immigration agents, children and families being detained, and other stressful events. These events have rightly sparked public outrage, protests, and a broader sense of tension permeating many facets of everyday life.

Thanksgiving is a time when many people naturally pause to reflect on what they appreciate, but gratitude is so much more than a seasonal tradition: it’s a mindset that can shape how we experience everyday life. 

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If you’re struggling to get quality sleep, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll discuss the key links between sleep and mental health.