- An estimated 40 million Americans struggling with anxiety disorders, but there's one word health experts say you can use to help boost your mental health: "no".
- Bill Hudenko, PhD, Global Head of Mental Health at K Health says " Many people are motivated to try things or take on projects and activities because of a perceived fear of loss, or FOMO. If you're trying to live life fully because you're afraid of losing out, it will likely increase your anxiety and make you feel like you're never experiencing as much as you can or should."
- Instead of overextending yourself, try saying "no" every once in a while.
- Licensed mental health counselor Angeleena May says " Holding boundaries and saying 'no' increases self-confidence and overall mental health. Be realistic about your own capacity and recognize the signs when you are overextended."
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