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www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
Career

I tried a 2-week negativity fast. Here's how it went

The human brain is wired to focus on the negative due to survival instincts.
Positivity is a choice and it is possible to spend more time in a positive state by removing negative sources from one's life. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Parenting

After a year of imparting wisdom, it seems there are things I need to look at myself | Seamas O'Reilly

The author reflects on their own resolutions for the year and the need for self-improvement.
They acknowledge their own biases and hypocritical behavior when it comes to parenting and using their phone around their kids. [ more ]
nypost.com
8 months ago
Career

My New Year's resolution is to treat myself like I treat my kids

Small and slow changes often lead to more meaningful and sustainable results.
Setting unrealistic goals can lead to discouragement and abandonment of those goals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Parenting

After a year of imparting wisdom, it seems there are things I need to look at myself | Seamas O'Reilly

The author reflects on their own resolutions for the year and the need for self-improvement.
They acknowledge their own biases and hypocritical behavior when it comes to parenting and using their phone around their kids. [ more ]
nypost.com
8 months ago
Career

My New Year's resolution is to treat myself like I treat my kids

Small and slow changes often lead to more meaningful and sustainable results.
Setting unrealistic goals can lead to discouragement and abandonment of those goals. [ more ]
moreparent
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Health

24 nifty tips to make 2024 even brighter

If a task takes less than two minutes, just do it right then and there.
Expose yourself to sunlight first thing in the morning to trick your body into feeling more alert.
Brush your teeth before you eat breakfast. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Mental health

Don't strive for perfection find happiness in the everyday | Letters

The article questions the need for constant self-improvement and the pressure to be the best.
Instead of striving for perfection, the author suggests finding satisfaction and happiness in everyday moments. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
8 months ago
Mental health

Actually, Not Everyone Needs Therapy! After My Divorce, I Realized I Didn't.

A lot changed for me over the past two years: I got divorced; I left one job and started another; I moved cross-country from New York to Los Angeles; I fell in love.
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Wellness

What's Sapping Your Energy?

The 6-Day Energy Challenge aims to help individuals find more energy by assessing their current state and identifying areas for improvement.
The assessment quiz focuses on five areas for building and maintaining energy: rest, exercise, socializing, eating, and finding enjoyment in daily life. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 years ago
Wellness

I'm Not An Alcoholic, But I Am A Non-Drinker. Here's Why I Quit.

The author has changed their mind about many things in their life, including their views on alcohol.
The author slowly decided to quit drinking, even though they didn't have a drinking problem. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Productivity

The key to keeping new year resolutions? Don't make them in the first place

When you stop to think about it, the strange thing about conventional new year resolutions the big, ambitious, change-your-life-completely kind isn't that they never seem to work.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

The New Year's Resolutions That Changed Your Lives

Making resolutions about small but important moments in our lives can lead to deepening friendships and a stronger sense of community.
Recording daily moments of joy can create a record of inspiration and gratitude. [ more ]
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