Did you know there is a pretty big election happening in just a few weeks? Don't worry, we aren't talking politics. But, are you in a head funk because of said election or COVID-19 or even homeschooling? In this week's episode, we're talking about self-care in an election cycle. We'll tell you the difference between self-soothing and self-care, how to stop the "doomscrolling" and a fun way on how to create a self-care plan.

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How to practice self-care in the midst of a wild news cycle

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