How are we holding up? Not well? Yeah, same.

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If your election anxiety is getting the best of you, we have the perfect piece to help you (and me) out. Senior reporter Brittany Wong spoke with therapists on how to keep your stress in check through the end of the election cycle ― however long that may be. Once you're done with that, check out reporter Caroline Bologna's story on how people who work in politics are practicing self-care right now. These pro tips will go a long way in the coming days.

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If you need me, I'll be eating leftover Halloween candy and stress-cleaning every inch of my apartment (and then following this useful advice, promise). Sending you all lots of calm and positive vibes this week.

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❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

Speaking of stress, we could all probably use a massage right about now. But is it safe to get one? Reporter Annie Daly chatted with infectious disease experts about the COVID risks and what you should know before you choose to get one.

IS IT SAFE TO GET A MASSAGE DURING THE PANDEMIC?

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from sports psychologist Josie Perry on how to motivate yourself to get out of bed and exercise:

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I tell my clients to promise themselves they only have to do 10 minutes. That is good enough to get out the door – and once out we tend to stay out. What’s also super important is having a goal that matters to you. Then you actively want to get out there so you can work towards achieving it.

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Read this new study on what COVID-19 can do to a person's brain. The research found some scary cognitive effects for a handful of long-term COVID patients. If this doesn't convince everyone to take this virus seriously, I don't know what will.

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