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8 hours ago

All the Important Things a Scale Can't Measure - Tiny Buddha

Self-worth should not be determined by weight or numbers on a scale.

I'm 37 and I've already learned the hard way that self-worth takes time, healing isn't linear, and letting go is painful while you're learning to move forward - Silicon Canals

Carrying emotional weight from the past hinders self-worth; true self-worth is built internally, not through external validation.

Women

8 hours ago

All the Important Things a Scale Can't Measure - Tiny Buddha

Self-worth should not be determined by weight or numbers on a scale.

I'm 37 and I've already learned the hard way that self-worth takes time, healing isn't linear, and letting go is painful while you're learning to move forward - Silicon Canals

Carrying emotional weight from the past hinders self-worth; true self-worth is built internally, not through external validation.

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.

2 hours ago

Men and Body Image: The Hidden Struggle

Many men experience body image issues silently due to cultural expectations and stigma, leading to dissatisfaction and unhealthy behaviors.

7 hours ago

Why You Are Harder on Yourself Than Anyone Else

Accountability involves recognizing mistakes without self-blame or harsh judgment.

2 hours ago

Are You Betraying Your Future Self?

Future self feels like a stranger, leading to overcommitment and lack of fulfillment in life choices.

6 hours ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.

Startup companies

Medicine

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5 hours ago

After a Traumatic Brain Injury, One Family Found Hope in a Pair of Lululemon Pants

A mother faced her son's traumatic brain injury after a car accident, refusing to give up hope despite grim medical recommendations.

Los Angeles Rams

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12 hours ago

Prep talk: After falling, Beckham Borquez of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame shall rise again

Beckham Borquez is determined to recover and succeed after a fall during the 110 high hurdles at the Arcadia Invitational.

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.

Yoga

fromYoga Journal

Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth.

A society built on lies cannot survive, as truth is essential for meaningful interactions and human dignity.

Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

Retirement fulfillment stems from ongoing pursuits and curiosity, not just financial security or traditional metrics of success.

Retirement

I always assumed retirement would bring peace - instead it feels like being handed the life I never had time to live, and the weight of that freedom is scarier than any deadline ever was - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to an identity crisis and feelings of purposelessness after decades of structured work life.

Retirement

Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

Retirement fulfillment stems from ongoing pursuits and curiosity, not just financial security or traditional metrics of success.

Retirement

I always assumed retirement would bring peace - instead it feels like being handed the life I never had time to live, and the weight of that freedom is scarier than any deadline ever was - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to an identity crisis and feelings of purposelessness after decades of structured work life.

She Was a Broke Backpacker Surviving On Oranges - Now She Runs a Wellness Empire. Here's How.

Kimberly Snyder achieved wellness empire success by following her intuition and transitioning from celebrity clients to helping everyday people.

The Wellness Habits That Drive My Entrepreneurial Success

A workable daily routine enhances mental focus, while exercise, nutrition, and sleep are essential for peak performance in entrepreneurship.

9 hours ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.

Startup companies

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Productivity

The Wellness Habits That Drive My Entrepreneurial Success

A workable daily routine enhances mental focus, while exercise, nutrition, and sleep are essential for peak performance in entrepreneurship.

9 hours ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.

Startup companies

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.

more#entrepreneurship

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.

Philosophy

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The Radical Act of Listening to Understand

Listening to understand fosters connection and reveals shared experiences, bridging divides in communication.

UK news

I was told I was going to die': Woman running half marathon after beating alcoholism

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.

Boston Celtics

fromBoston.com

Jaylen Brown says underwater training with a surfing legend helped him deal with anxiety

Jaylen Brown used underwater training to manage pressure and anxiety, leading to personal growth and success after a challenging playoff loss.

The Importance of Confidence in an Unpredictable World

Agencies can help clients build confidence in decision-making by providing clarity, preparedness, and adaptability in uncertain business environments.

Why Smart Leaders Do Less

Top leaders improve decision quality by reducing decision load and focusing on high-impact choices.

Bootstrapping

fromExchangewire

The Importance of Confidence in an Unpredictable World

Agencies can help clients build confidence in decision-making by providing clarity, preparedness, and adaptability in uncertain business environments.

Why Smart Leaders Do Less

Top leaders improve decision quality by reducing decision load and focusing on high-impact choices.

more#decision-making

Digital life

I baulked at the idea of friction-maxxing'. But there's more to it than meets the eye | Gaby Hinsliff

Friction-maxxing encourages embracing effortful activities as a form of resistance against technology's convenience, promoting deeper meaning and joy in life.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To "Manufacture Hardship"?

Parents face a conflict between providing comfort and teaching resilience to their children.

Cancer

If you want to get something done, hire a cancer patient

Cancer patients can and do work during treatment, challenging the stereotype that they are too fragile to maintain employment.

Books

Is Recovery Too Serious to Be Funny?

Recovery literature often overlooks humor, focusing instead on serious tones despite the potential for laughter in the journey.

8 hours ago

5 Books That Will Help You Navigate Change and Stay Resilient at Work

Building resilient teams is essential in a rapidly changing labor market influenced by economic uncertainty and evolving workforce dynamics.

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.

The cruelest myth about self-discipline is that you have to feel ready - you don't, you never will, and the people who figured that out earlier simply have more years of evidence that the feeling eventually follows the action - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline begins with action, not feelings of readiness or motivation.

Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort

Comfort can hinder personal growth by creating avoidance of necessary discomfort and challenges.

Women

fromwww.bbc.com

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.

Medicine

The cruelest part of being exhausted for no reason is that you start to distrust yourself. If the bloodwork is fine and the sleep is adequate and the schedule isn't punishing, then the only remaining explanation is that something is wrong with how you're built. And living inside that suspicion is its own kind of tired. - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion without a medical explanation leads to self-blame and societal dismissal, creating a unique struggle for those affected.

Startup companies

5 experienced side hustlers share their breakthrough advice for finding success

Side hustles require careful research and testing; success comes from understanding what works and focusing on sustainable ideas.

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.

The friend who always checks in on everyone but never tells anyone when they're struggling isn't hiding. They've simply never had the experience of someone noticing without being told, and after long enough, the idea of being spontaneously seen starts to feel like something that happens to other people. - Silicon Canals

Being the emotional caretaker in friendships can lead to neglecting one's own emotional needs and feelings.

Developing True Resilience: Think Like a Scientist

Resilience is a set of skills developed over time through encountering difficulties, not a static trait.

Medicine

What My Body Taught Me: 13 Surgeries, One Coma, Countless Powerful Lessons - Tiny Buddha

Resilience emerges from struggle, as demonstrated by overcoming physical challenges and adapting through determination and discipline.

Developing True Resilience: Think Like a Scientist

Resilience is a set of skills developed over time through encountering difficulties, not a static trait.

Medicine

What My Body Taught Me: 13 Surgeries, One Coma, Countless Powerful Lessons - Tiny Buddha

Resilience emerges from struggle, as demonstrated by overcoming physical challenges and adapting through determination and discipline.

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.

You Are Not a Project to Be Improved

Self-improvement can lead to anxiety and disconnection from genuine human connection.

Exercise

I'm 66 and I've started over so many times - new diet, new gym, new morning routine - that I finally had to sit with the uncomfortable question of whether starting over was the habit I was actually protecting - Silicon Canals

Mental health

Psychology says the reason self-improvement feels harder after 60 isn't diminished capacity - it's that for the first time you can't use the future as a consolation prize, which means you have to want the change for its own sake, right now, which is actually the only reason it ever worked - Silicon Canals

Self-improvement becomes urgent after sixty as the future feels limited and the time for change is now.

Psychology says people who constantly research self-improvement but never start aren't lazy - they've confused the feeling of learning with the feeling of changing - Silicon Canals

Learning about self-improvement can create a false sense of progress without actual change in behavior.

You Are Not a Project to Be Improved

Self-improvement can lead to anxiety and disconnection from genuine human connection.

I'm 66 and I've started over so many times - new diet, new gym, new morning routine - that I finally had to sit with the uncomfortable question of whether starting over was the habit I was actually protecting - Silicon Canals

Starting over can become an addiction, allowing avoidance of the real work needed for lasting change.

Psychology says the reason self-improvement feels harder after 60 isn't diminished capacity - it's that for the first time you can't use the future as a consolation prize, which means you have to want the change for its own sake, right now, which is actually the only reason it ever worked - Silicon Canals

Self-improvement becomes urgent after sixty as the future feels limited and the time for change is now.

Psychology says people who constantly research self-improvement but never start aren't lazy - they've confused the feeling of learning with the feeling of changing - Silicon Canals

Learning about self-improvement can create a false sense of progress without actual change in behavior.

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Too Sensitive-Or Just Right?

Push-pull cycles in relationships can be intensified by trauma, requiring both partners to recognize and take responsibility for change.

Looksmaxxing: Self-Improvement Can Turn Into Self-Rejection

Self-esteem linked to appearance leads to instability and mental health issues, while sustainable growth comes from self-acceptance rather than external ideals.

Is Believing You're Burned Out Burning You Out?

Burnout is often misdiagnosed and may be more preventable than perceived.

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.

Don't Waste Your Grit When It's Time to Quit

Early career commitment without sufficient exploration can lead to suboptimal choices and weaker matches.

From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust: How to Come Back to Yourself - Tiny Buddha

Indecision and people-pleasing stem from past experiences of conflict and self-doubt, leading to a loss of personal identity.

fromInsideHook

It's Never Too Late to Start Rucking. Here's How.

Rucking is an ancient fitness practice that builds endurance and strength while promoting proper posture and combating sedentary lifestyles.

The person in your life who never complains and handles everything isn't at peace - they learned so early that expressing a need cost them something that they stopped expressing needs entirely - Silicon Canals

Being perceived as 'low maintenance' can lead to neglecting personal needs and emotional struggles.

After her remission from cancer, Christine's friends abandoned her just when she needed them most | Bianca Denny

Support often diminishes after cancer remission, leaving survivors like Christine feeling abandoned and struggling with their psychological wellbeing.

How to Capture the Moments That Matter in Life and Business

Direct observation of a team's work reveals challenges and dynamics beyond performance metrics, enhancing leadership and relationships.

fromHarvard Business Review

How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach

Leaders receive less candid feedback as they rise, leading to potential blind spots and insulation from reality.

The Voice You Stopped Hearing

Leaders often excel at outward listening but neglect their inner signals, missing crucial self-awareness and discernment.

How to Capture the Moments That Matter in Life and Business

Direct observation of a team's work reveals challenges and dynamics beyond performance metrics, enhancing leadership and relationships.

fromHarvard Business Review

How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach

Leaders receive less candid feedback as they rise, leading to potential blind spots and insulation from reality.

The Voice You Stopped Hearing

Leaders often excel at outward listening but neglect their inner signals, missing crucial self-awareness and discernment.

more#leadership

I've spent 20 years treading water and fear that I've wasted so much time. Am I depressed? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Struggles with personal identity and grief lead to feelings of stagnation and a desire for change in life circumstances.

How to Perform to Your Potential When You Lack Confidence

Building a mental skills toolbox helps maintain commitment and performance despite doubts and nerves.

There's a quiet confidence that develops specifically in people who failed publicly in their twenties and simply kept going. They don't carry less fear than everyone else. They just have empirical proof that humiliation is survivable, and that proof changed everything. - Silicon Canals

Confidence can emerge from public failure and the choice to persist, rather than solely from success.

Exercise

Building Confidence Through Small Victories

How to Perform to Your Potential When You Lack Confidence

Building a mental skills toolbox helps maintain commitment and performance despite doubts and nerves.

There's a quiet confidence that develops specifically in people who failed publicly in their twenties and simply kept going. They don't carry less fear than everyone else. They just have empirical proof that humiliation is survivable, and that proof changed everything. - Silicon Canals

Confidence can emerge from public failure and the choice to persist, rather than solely from success.

Building Confidence Through Small Victories

Naming tasks and completing small actions can rebuild confidence after significant loss.

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Power up! Could force be the secret to supercharging your fitness?

Power training is essential for maintaining physical function and preventing injuries as we age.

How to Break a Loop of Stuck Thinking

Flawed assumptions lead to stuck thinking; testing them can prevent errors and improve problem-solving.

Do You Have to Be Healed to Be Whole?

Childhood trauma leaves lasting imprints; healing involves integration and acknowledging the past as an act of self-compassion.

fromMindful

Being Courageous About Change: Mindful Guidance on the Proactive Pivot

Proactive pivoting involves making changes before they are necessary, requiring courage and strength to overcome resistance to change.

fromIndependent

Tanya Sweeney: I'll never be a size 8 again, and I don't care how I look naked - my desire to move more and eat well is now finally rooted in health, not looks

After a bumpy first couple of weeks, which shamefully involved a few tears on a rowing machine, I began to hit my stride.

Exercise

2 weeks ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.

The 100-Year Smile

Holding onto anger accelerates cellular aging and negatively impacts health; choosing joy and letting go is essential for longevity.

5 Ways to Accept Yourself More Fully as an Autistic Person

Autism Acceptance Month encourages self-compassion and acceptance of autistic individuals, recognizing their unique experiences and challenges.

Writing as a Tool for Self-Understanding

Writing through deep emotions can enhance mental clarity and promote long-term health benefits.

fromNature

The middle years of my life and career: balancing two experiments at once

Life events like parenthood and career progression often coincide, leading to challenges that require recalibrating priorities and expectations.

How your beliefs shape what you can achieve

Beliefs should be viewed as tools that provide motivation and adaptability, rather than absolute truths.

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.

I had an identity crisis after becoming a mom. Hiring a career coach helped.

Hiring a career coach helped navigate the identity crisis after becoming a mother and discover new career possibilities.

Psychology says people who accomplish more in their 60s than they ever did in their 40s aren't working harder - they've stopped spending energy on things that were never truly theirs to carry - Silicon Canals

Successful aging involves selective focus, where individuals prioritize meaningful activities and optimize their performance rather than increasing effort.

What to Do When You're Feeling Stuck

Feeling stuck often arises from facing major life decisions and the tension between comfort and personal growth.

fromAbove the Law

Thinking About Hiring A Coach? Read This Before You Waste Your Money - Above the Law

The right mindset is crucial for benefiting from coaching; not all lawyers are suited for it.

Why We Struggle With Change Even When We Want It

Change is inherently difficult, influenced by past experiences and the desire for familiarity, but self-awareness can facilitate lasting transformation.

Psychology says the happiest people aren't the ones who found their passion - they're the ones who stopped treating their life as a problem that needed solving - Silicon Canals

The relentless pursuit of passion may lead to unhappiness, while embracing diverse interests can foster a richer, more fulfilling life.

I'm 66 and I just realized that the things I used to call my personality - punctual, tidy, self-sufficient, never dramatic - were survival strategies I developed before I was ten and kept running long after they stopped being necessary - Silicon Canals

Coping mechanisms developed in childhood can become mistaken for core personality traits, impacting adult behavior and identity.

How Self-Compassion Helps You Take Real Responsibility

Self-compassion fosters accountability and well-being, while shame hinders personal growth and responsibility.

I was always the reliable one - the one who showed up, remembered, rearranged, and absorbed - and it took me until 58 to wonder whether anyone would have come looking if I'd stopped - Silicon Canals

Being the reliable one can lead to personal neglect and invisibility in relationships.

Real Grit Means Mastering Your Emotions

Emotions must be experienced and harnessed for constructive use, rather than suppressed.

Minimizing Unnecessary Drama

Increased drama leads to nervous system dysregulation, causing arguments and mood swings, but mindfulness can help mitigate this issue.

What Makes You Wealthy? It's Not Money

Wealth is influenced by planning, mindset, and personal well-being rather than just financial resources.

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.

Leaning into this simple quality will make you a better boss

Most people believe they are better drivers and leaders than average, showcasing a common bias known as illusory superiority.

fromWIRED

My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a 'Do Not Disturb' Maximalist

Ignoring push notifications through Do Not Disturb mode can enhance life quality by reducing distractions and setting boundaries.

2 Signs You're Shrinking Your Needs

Social behaviors learned in childhood can limit adult expression and self-identity.

Nobody warns you that when you stop caring what everyone thinks, you also discover which of your relationships were held together entirely by your willingness to be whoever the other person needed - Silicon Canals

Stopping people-pleasing leads to a necessary audit of relationships, revealing which ones are genuine and which are based on expectations.

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.

Are We Programming Our Own Obsolescence?

Cultural narratives shape personal identities and perceptions of progress, influencing desires, fears, and moral values.

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.

The difference between people who actually change their lives and people who just talk about it almost always comes down to what they do in the first 90 seconds after waking up - Silicon Canals

The first 90 seconds after waking significantly influence the rest of the day, often leading to reactive behavior if not managed properly.

Most people who overcame years of laziness didn't find motivation - they found a mirror they couldn't look away from - Silicon Canals

Self-awareness is crucial for real change; many people misperceive their own behaviors and motivations.

Psychology says the most emotionally strong people aren't the ones who never fall apart - they're the ones who fall apart privately, reassemble without fanfare, and never use their recovery as a reason for anyone else to feel guilty - Silicon Canals

Emotional strength involves acknowledging feelings and recovering privately, not denying vulnerability or pretending to be unbreakable.

I used to be unhappy and I blamed everything around me - until I realized I'd built an entire life around avoiding the one conversation I needed to have with myself - Silicon Canals

Unhappiness often stems from avoiding self-reflection and attributing life issues to external factors rather than personal choices.

3 weeks ago

Affirmations Are Back

Affirmations effectively reduce stress and anxiety, yet many individuals reject them due to perceptions of being hokey or uncomfortable with self-praise.