Hello, friends, and welcome to the mini edit from Edit Your Life. In these snack-sized mini-episodes,

I answer your questions about everything from self-care to parenting, to relationships,

to home, and more. Think of me like that friend you text your call when you need a quick

piece of compassionate and candid advice.

Send me your questions. Today's question came via Instagram and is, what are your best quick

mood boosts inside and outside the house ideas, please? This is a really great question because,

well, life can be a lot and we need a lot of mood boosts.

And basically, the way I operate and how I am tuned to living is looking for those tiny

little levers you can pull to find agency and change in life.

Also, as context, at the time of this recording, I'm fresh into a new pace of life after a big

professional shift. And I needed a lot

of mood boosts in the front end of this year. So this is something I've been thinking about for

quite some time. Before I get into the mood boost that I tap into, I wanted to share some companion

longer form episodes that I think will be really helpful if you're in a struggling space.

The first is the power of cognitive reframing. I am all about engaging in active processes

around perspective shifting and it just goes a long way. This was a key survival tactic for me

in the front half of the year.

So I definitely recommend listening to this episode, which I will add to the show notes.

Another great episode if you're wrestling with anxiety is managing anxiety with self-awareness and compassion.

This interview with Maura Erin's Mealy, a beloved friend and former colleague, is just

jam-packed with wonderful, practical advice that applies both to the workplace and just personal

life.

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