Are you part of this ever-growing club called ‘quiet quitting’?

Have you heard of “quiet quitting”? Chances are you’ve seen headlines about it, but if you’re still confused, here’s what you need to know:

Quiet quitting is a mindset many workers are adopting to meet their job requirements but not go beyond. No pulling late nights, no weekend calls and no pushing yourself too hard during business hours. 

Experts say this is the result of pandemic fatigue and burnout after logging excessive hours when working from home amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

But what does it say about your mental health? Experts told me it’s a sign to check in with yourself. 

Some may confuse quiet quitting with loafing, being lazy or not caring about work anymore. But Amy Morin, psychotherapist and editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, says it’s more about setting healthy boundaries to protect your mental health. 

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Americans are being misled on comprehensive sex ed. Here is what it actually does.

This week my colleague Alia E. Dastagir dove into the controversial topic of sex education, particularly comprehensive sex ed and what it really means. Here’s a snippet of what she wrote:

In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, sparking a conversation about which states teach students how to prevent pregnancy (never mind consent, boundaries or bodily autonomy). Opponents of sex ed are ramping up attacks, exploiting parental fears and accusing proponents of pushing education that introduces sexually inappropriate material to young kids too early, grooming them for abuse (studies show comprehensive sex ed reduces child sexual abuse). At the same time, the proliferation of “Don’t Say Gay” bills further complicates sex ed in schools, eliminating the possibility of LGBTQ-inclusive education on topics critical to young people’s health and well-being. 

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How to know if your partner is gaslighting you

Ever had a conversation with your significant other when you recall the same event differently? Are they gaslighting you? Maybe, but not necessarily.

In this week’s Millennial Therapist column, Sara Kuburic discusses the manipulation tactic and the words and phrases to watch out for. 

If you’re feeling worried that you are being gaslit, pay attention to the vocabulary they use, she suggests. Some common phrases are:

• “You’re imagining things.”
• “That didn’t happen.”
• “You sound crazy.”
• “I didn’t say that!”
• “You’re overreacting.”
• “You’re trying to see a problem or pattern that doesn’t exist.”
• “Nobody takes you seriously.”

To read the full column, including tips on what to do if you suspect you’re being gaslit, click here.

Today’s reads

• The problem with Harry Styles and ‘queerbaiting’.
• Is Jell-O good for you? Why gelatin is gaining attention as a collagen alternative.
• How to keep your cholesterol down: Foods, normal readings and more.
• Guy Fieri says people playing with food isn’t so bad: ‘Let them do it and make them eat it’.
• Love pumpkin spice? 8 food and drink recipes to bring fall to your taste buds.

Today’s pet

Meet Annika.

“Annika is our first cat and she’s great!” writes Amy and Todd Ofenbeck of Fort Myers, Florida. “She loves to be in things as evident by this picture. She gets along well with her canine brothers Hubbard and Miles!!”

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Wishing you all the best, 

Sara Moniuszko

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