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Spring has officially sprung, making space for more daylight, warmer days, and—you guessed it—spring cleaning. If you’re like me, you’re revamping your closet and giving the bathroom a solid scrub-down. While our homes are top of mind and get all the TLC when it comes to cleaning, there is another area in our lives that could use a good sprucing up with the change in seasons: our wellness routines.

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What Naomi Osaka Taught Me About Burnout

Earlier this year, Naomi Osaka took the media by storm, and not because of her skills in tennis. Her media breaking decision to step back from sports shocked not only every media outlet, but resonated with many sports figures, celebrities, bloggers and other media figures. Her announcement more than likely made a huge wave because it was also on the heels of a much anticipated but postponed worldwide Olympic Games.

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Thank You, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, for Showing the Importance of Self-Care

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” — Audre Lorde.

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3 Ways Employers Can Advance Mental Illness Accommodations

It has become increasingly clear, through conversations on this platform and on other social media, many organizations are still missing the mark when it comes to being inviting, accommodating workplaces for people with mental health conditions. I was recently eavesdropping on a social media chat with peers, one of whom asked, “How should I disclose my bipolar diagnosis to my boss?” The cacophony of replies resoundingly screamed, “Do not disclose!”

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How the French Open Failed Naomi Osaka

Three years after her win in the US Open against Serena Williams, it seems Naomi Osaka has found herself making headlines again. And just like 2018, the stories aren’t so focused on her incredible talent. Last time, Serena Williams was arguably able to steal the spotlight and taint Naomi’s win. This time the battle isn’t with just one player, but instead with the French Open as a whole.

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How Naomi Osaka Actually Provided a Masterclass in Setting Boundaries

Recently, tennis star Naomi Osaka made waves when she asserted a boundary and announced she would not be participating in media interviews during The French Open, saying the choice was to prioritize her mental health. Just days after the announcement, she decided to withdraw from the tournament when she was threatened with expulsion and a $15,000 fine for refusing to participate in media activities. This is just one example of many where important boundaries can come with consequences.

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Why Billie Jean King Had No Business Telling Naomi Osaka How to Feel About Her Mental Health

Last week, professional tennis player Naomi Osaka made a statement on Twitter that she would not be doing any interviews with the media after her matches at the French Open. She cited harassment by the press and wanting to protect her mental health. In subsequent statements, Osaka made it clear that the media is making it difficult to manage her depression and are unnecessarily asking questions that are triggering for her and are impacting her mental health. She set a boundary, and others seem to have an opinion about it.

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NBA Shelves Games after Bucks Boycott, Other Sports Follow Suit

The National Basketball Association (NBA) delayed all three playoff games on Wednesday. This happened after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game five of their series against the Orlando Magic to show resistance against racial injustice, instigating similar moves across different sports.The move by the Wisconsin-based team came after the police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, also in Wisconsin, on Sunday.Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer along with the Women’s NBA also postponed games.

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