Be around people. Downward spirals are more likely when you’re alone. If you start to feel your mood sliding downhill, try going somewhere where there are other people around, like a library or coffee shop. You don’t need to interact with others; just being in the same physical space can help. Humans are a social species—we evolved to survive with each other, and our brains are healthiest when we interact with and feel connected to others. That means that when we feel disconnected, the consequences can be devastating. Fortunately, research has clearly demonstrated that interacting with
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