Time change brings earlier darkness, triggers winter blues for many
Read full article: Time change brings earlier darkness, triggers winter blues for manyThe time change means itโs getting darker a lot earlier in the evening, and that has some people starting to feel more depressed and less motivated.
Experts explain why fall season feels so comforting to our brains nationwide
Read full article: Experts explain why fall season feels so comforting to our brains nationwideIt felt more like summer than fall this past weekend in Metro Detroit, but many people say theyโre ready for cooler temperatures and all that the fall season has to offer.
โGreen with envyโ: Psychologist explains why the color green affects our moods and purchases globally
Read full article: โGreen with envyโ: Psychologist explains why the color green affects our moods and purchases globallyYou probably spotted many people wearing green on Monday in honor of St. Patrickโs Day, but green is a popular color all year round because it tends to spark positive emotions.
โUnlocking insightsโ: What personality quizzes can reveal about you
Read full article: โUnlocking insightsโ: What personality quizzes can reveal about youAt some point in our lives, weโve all been asked if weโre introverts or extroverts, followers or leaders, and, of course, as Michiganders, if we love nature or prefer the city.
Daylight Saving Time ends: The mental impact of the time change
Read full article: Daylight Saving Time ends: The mental impact of the time changeIt's time to โfall backโ this weekend, as we mark the end of Daylight Saving Time.And while many are looking forward to that extra hour of sleep Saturday night, the transition can be difficult for some.
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How to handle holiday conflicts amid COVID pandemic
Read full article: How to handle holiday conflicts amid COVID pandemicDETROIT โ The holidays can be a stressful time and, when you factor in the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling that tension. Doing things differently in order to stay safe amid the pandemic isnโt sitting well with everyone. โWeโre seeing a lot of conflict and tension between family members about how to handle the upcoming holidays,โ said Dr. Susan Albers, psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Albers says a lot of her patients have expressed feelings of guilt about skipping family gatherings this year. โWe create a lot of scenarios in our minds about how the holidays are going to play out, and sometimes we create the worst case scenarios,โ Albers said.