Urban Survival

Your guide to managing life in the city

Why Robots Could Help People With Social Anxiety

Could AI robots be the answer to help people with social anxiety? New research suggests promising results.

7 Tips for Working From Home and Video Conferencing

How can you improve working from home? What can you do about the feeling of "placelessness" and "nowhereness" of virtual conferencing?

How to Set Yourself Up for Success If You're a Giver

Find out how to set yourself up for success if you're a giver.

Why Blind Compassion Is Dangerous

This is why boundaries are so important—even when you're trying to be a good person.

New Research Shows Mandala Drawing Promotes Positivity

A study looked at interactive versus individual mandala drawing and found that this type improved overall positive feelings.

10 Tips to Prevent Zoom Fatigue

Have you been feeling Zoom fatigue? Find out why and what you can do about it.

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Sleep

Research finds that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is highly effective for a variety of people dealing with sleep issues.

Studies Show Video Therapy and Telepsychiatry Work

Wondering if video therapy will work for you? Studies show that virtual psychotherapy and telepsychiatry help.

Here's What Nutritionists Recommend Eating During Quarantine

What foods should you eat during quarantine? Here are recent recommendations by nutritionists.

Try This Yoga Breathing Technique for a Sigh of Relief

New research supports the use of yoga breathing to reduce anxiety.

6 Strategies to Reduce Anxiety From News Headlines

Try these strategies to improve self-care during a time when reading the news can be overwhelming.

Research Finds Self-Compassion Can Relieve Depression

Depression can often include self-criticism and low self-worth. Mindfulness self-compassion has been shown to be an effective way to reduce depressive symptoms.

New Research on Stress of Quarantine and 5 Ways to Feel Better

How does quarantine affect us psychologically? Recent research shows us what to expect.

5 Relaxing, Mindful Ways to Handwash During COVID-19

More relaxing ways to wash your hands.

Six Ways to Reduce Phone Separation Anxiety

New research shows that many people experience a fear of being without their smartphones, also known as nomophobia (NOMO).

This Type of Chocolate May Help Prevent Depression

Which kind of chocolate is good for your mood? A new study shows which chocolates could boost your mood and which won't.

New Research Shows Exercise and Meditation Can Help Memory

Physical exercise and meditation can help improve learning and memory.

Meditation May Change the Way We Perceive Time

Meditation can help you feel like you got the most out of your day.

Exercise Including Gentle Yoga Can Reduce Period Cramps

New research finds that regular exercise including yoga can relieve period pain. Here are gentle yoga poses that you can try to find period pain relief.