Anxious about quarantine ending? Here's why.

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.

HOW TO BE AN ALLY BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA

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.