Why you may be feeling emotionally numb when it comes to the pandemic

Sep 22, 2020 | The Science of You

  Have you found yourself feeling somewhat numb in regard to the coronavirus pandemic? It’s come up a few times at Sanvello now. We’ve noticed our members talking about this feeling that lands somewhere between exhaustion and apathy, like our empathy is...

How to let go of perfection in a pandemic

Sep 16, 2020 | Living Well

  Do you have an inner critic that seems to pounce the second you come up short? As imperfect beings, there is absolutely no way we can show up flawlessly in every single arena of life. In fact, trying to be everything to everyone and letting perfectionism run...

8 ways to keep your cool and communicate better in quarantine

Sep 9, 2020 | Relationships

  Living through a pandemic is far from easy. You may have found yourself adjusting to a much more limited social life, figuring out new ways to work or study, or trying to balance work and childcare in a whole new way—all while spending A LOT more time with...

How to cope with loneliness

Aug 25, 2020 | Toolkit

  As a writer, I spend more time alone than not.   Under a lamp immersed in a book over a cup of tea. In front of a laptop, toying with phrases until I’m satisfied the words have come together just right. Spending long stretches of time in my own company is a...

How to help a friend struggling with mental health in a pandemic

Aug 18, 2020 | Relationships

  It’s been a tough year. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, and it’s taking a toll on Americans’ mental health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a new survey this week,...