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Our own worst enemy
by Amanda Gardner
Our mind and mood are keenly sensitive to the world around us. Distressing life eventsa bad breakup, unemployment, the death of a loved oneoften leave us rattled or sad, of course, but our daily routine and patterns of thinking also have a big impact on our mood. Bad habits like skimping on sleep, drinking too much, or nursing grudges can undermine our mental health, whether that means a brief episode of the blues or full-blown depression and anxiety.
Happily, many of these mental pitfalls can be avoided. We break down 12 of the most common and provide tips for how to steer clear.
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