I've spent the last several months yearning for a sense of normalcy. But now that NYC is reopening, I am feeling uneasy about leaving my apartment and "rejoining" the world. If you're like me, turns out there's a pretty solid explanation for those emotions. Reporter Brittany Wong asked experts to share why you're feeling anxious about lockdown lifting and how to deal with it.

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We also have a few more coronavirus answers for you:

• Got brain fog lately? Here's why you've been forgetting things more than usual during the pandemic.
• If your stress over the state of the world is affecting your daily life, you may need a break. Here's how to take time off work for your mental health.

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Wishing you all a week of good health and safety. Keep calm, practice self-care, be kind to others and wear a face mask.

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Lindsay

You Oughta Know

Looking to be an ally outside of social media? Reporter Julia Ries shared how white people and non-Black people of color in particular can contribute to the cause aside from sharing posts in a newsfeed.

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 marriage and family therapist Sean Davis on what he does when he's worried about the future:

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It sounds simple, but I make a list of the things I can control and let go of the rest.

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Check out this interview with Ashley McGirt, a therapist who specializes in addressing racial trauma. She spoke with reporter Carla Herreria Russo about the pain behind the Black Lives Matter protests and how injustice affects a person's mental health. It's an important read.  

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