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When we're living a hectic lifestyle, or have a really busy mind, slowing down is exactly what we need to do to improve our health and well-being. But, how hard can this be sometimes! Psychologist and award-winning Author Jessica Borushok, who graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and an emphasis in Behavioral Medicine, currently practicing in California, is here to share her knowledge and show us ways in which we can identify and deal with unfavorable behavioral patterns, so we can make the most of our limited time and energy in order to create the life we desire. She is an expert at acceptance and commitment therapy, which is an approach that teaches people to stop struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, recognize that these feelings are reasonable responses to particular situations that should not stop them from moving forward in their life. Factors such as burnout from a stressful job, COVID, divorce, and social media can be detrimental to our mental health and unleash unhealthy coping mechanisms \u2014 we discuss each of those in this conversation. You can take this as your cue to start being more present and connected with the things you CAN control. Why not start with a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in?

Included in this conversation:
\nThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health
\nWhy adaptability is important
\nUnderstanding the fear of uncertainty in the population
\nRecognizing destructive behavioral patterns
\nWhy is anxiety so common today?
\nHow your environment and upbringing affect your mental health
\nCreating a nurturing environment for your children
\nCommunication with your children during divorce
\nIs staying married for the kids the right thing to do?
\nBreaking the cycle of unhealthy relationships
\nMindfulness and self-awareness
\nTelepsychology
\nThe social media portrayal of mental health
\nAcceptance and commitment therapy
\nThe relationship between mental health and obesity
\nBook recommendations 

Follow Dr. Jessica Borushok on Instagram here: @busymindpsychologist https://www.instagram.com/busymindpsychologist/
\nCheck out her YouTube channel for interesting content: Busy Mind Psychologist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU32xZFYYe0D2CQD9g4AawA
\nRead more about her practice here: https://busymindreboot.com/

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