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Mental health
The Conversation
2 days ago
Mental health

Digital mindfulness could help reduce the effects of technostress at work

Mindfulness and digital confidence can help reduce negative effects of technology use on health.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Ask Ugly: Is a makeup routine really mindfulness?

Makeup as mindfulness may not work due to beauty industry influence and conditioned self.
Meditation through makeup may not provide stress relief as it may reinforce societal beauty standards.
Mindful
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Halting the Spiral: Navigating Repetitive Thought Patterns

Mindfulness disrupts negative thought patterns
Identify and challenge distorted thinking, emotional triggers, and negative self-talk
New York Post
1 month ago
Mental health

This ancient Buddhist practice can help to combat stress, burnout in the workplace, experts say

Practicing mindfulness at work reduces anxiety, stress, and burnout.
Mindfulness is crucial for workers in the digital workplace era.
Phys
1 month ago
Mental health

Mindfulness at work protects against stress and burnout, study finds

Being mindful in the digital workplace can protect against stress, anxiety, and overload.
Digital confidence and mindfulness are vital for a healthy digital working life in the 21st century.
Tiny Buddha
1 month ago
Mental health

How to Process Intense Feelings with Mindfulness: 4 Powerful Steps - Tiny Buddha

Intense emotions often hijack our mental well-being, leaving us feeling drained and powerless.
Suppressing emotions or allowing them to dictate our actions leads to a cycle of reactivity and emotional turbulence.
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Design
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago
Design

Smart mirror concept encourages you to reflect whenever you look at yourself - Yanko Design

Practicing mindfulness through everyday actions like looking into a mirror is crucial for mental health.
MIO mirror design encourages self-reflection by integrating mindfulness into daily routines subtly.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

How to Design a Mindful Home - Yanko Design

Our homes are the epicenter of our lives and determine our emotional and mental well-being.Off late, mindfulness has entered architecture and interior design and aims at creating calm interiors that nurture the body and mind.As we spend more time at home, we must rethink our spaces and create a space that focuses on wellness.
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Digital life
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Digital life

How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone

Technology detox can improve well-being
Practice mindfulness to control technology impulses
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Digital life

My experiment in phonelessness was a failure. It also changed my life

Rhik's phone addiction experiment seems to be working as he is now spending less time on his phone and no longer feels addicted.
A Buddhist meditation teacher suggests that looking for satisfaction outside of ourselves leads to addictive behaviors, and encourages experiencing life as it is.
time.com
2 months ago
Digital life

9 Ways to Reset Your Relationship With Social Media

Excessive social-media use is linked with negative mental health consequences such as loneliness, depressive symptoms, and poor self-esteem.
Crafting a mission statement and setting intentions for social media use can help individuals reset their relationship with these platforms.
moreDigital life
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Writing

What to Read to Reawaken Your Senses

Literature can help cultivate a patient, attentive state of mind by highlighting beauty in day-to-day life.
Being attentive to the world is both possible and crucial, offering a rapturous examination of our surroundings.
Career
YogaRenew
1 week ago
Career

One Mindfulness Hack That People Aren't Talking About

Mindfulness defined as awareness in the present moment non-judgmentally
Mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga help manage stress
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Career

3 Lessons I Learned About Entrepreneurship From Boxing | Entrepreneur

Sacrifice is necessary for pursuing goals
Being intentional about sacrifices is crucial for a fulfilling life
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 month ago
Career

The Way to Zen: 8 Ways to Not Let Things Bother You Anymore!

Embrace mindfulness to reduce anxiety about the future and regrets of the past.
Learn to identify what events or situations are worth your attention and energy.
Tiny Buddha
1 month ago
Career

How I Cherished Every Beautiful Moment of My Daughter's Short Life - Tiny Buddha

The author struggled with the concept of rest and initially felt that he didn't have time for it while balancing family and work responsibilities.
The author decided to actively practice rest by sitting still and observing, which proved to be challenging but ultimately beneficial.
Tiny Buddha
2 months ago
Career

How I Healed My Anxiety with Simple Mindfulness Practices - Tiny Buddha

Mindfulness brings healing to ourselves and the planet.
Living with uncertainty can be both liberating and scary.
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Productivity
Mindful
1 week ago
Productivity

Mindfulness for Grief and Loss

Grief extends beyond loss of loved ones to encompass various life changes.
Mindfulness offers valuable support in navigating grief and managing emotions.
Yahoo
4 weeks ago
Productivity

Four mindful practises to ward off work stress

Practicing mindfulness in a digital workplace can protect against anxiety and burnout.
Being 'digitally confident' and practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, overload, fear of missing out, and addiction.
Mindful
1 month ago
Productivity

Distracted? Turn Your Screen Time into Mindfulness Time

We actively seek out distractions and have become addicted to our screens.
Street meditation can help transform idle moments into opportunities for mindfulness.
Mindful
1 month ago
Productivity

Struggling with the Sunday Scaries? Mindfulness Can Help

The Sunday scaries are a form of anticipatory anxiety that many people experience on Sunday nights, feeling anxious about the upcoming workweek.
Mindfulness can help address the Sunday scaries by encouraging curiosity and understanding of the underlying emotions, rather than trying to conquer or overcome them.
New York Post
2 months ago
Productivity

How to transform FOMO into JOMO, according to experts: 'Be more selective'

FOMO is being replaced by JOMO
JOMO allows you to be selective about what you want to do without worrying about others
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Mindful
3 weeks ago
Mindfulness

Four Takeaways From PBS Movie: The Mindfulness Movement

Mindfulness is about learning to love the life you have.
Mindfulness meets individuals where they are in their journey.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

How Mindfulness Moves Us - Mindful

When hard things happen and we're left with all our messy emotions, our mindfulness practice can help us shift and welcome joy.This is the fourteenth time I've had the pleasure of writing a letter to you all.The very first time was for the Winter 2020 issue of Mindful, during the height of the pandemic when we weren't sure what the future might hold.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

New Research Shows Mindfulness May Boost Resilience in Kids Affected by the Pandemic - Mindful

We've rounded up the latest research in the world of mindfulness from Georgetown Medical Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of St. Andrews.Mindfulness meditation may reduce anxiety symptoms as effectively as a common medication, research out of Georgetown Medical Center finds.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Coming Into Alignment with Shayla Oulette Stonechild - Mindful

Indigenous rights activist and yoga teacher Shayla Oulette Stonechild shares how she practices authenticity while emerging in the mindfulness world as a spokesperson for healing and equity.Shayla Oulette Stonechild reluctantly made her way through Vancouver to her first ever yoga class, coaxed by a friend.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Active Listening: How to Bring Mindful Awareness to Every Conversation - Mindful

When we practice giving others our full attention, we strengthen bonds and make new discoveries.Here are three practices for staying grounded, present, and connected in conversation.Q.During conversations, I often zone out and don't really hear what the other person is saying.How can I be more attentive to the person in front of me?
A.
As a practicing cardiologist my most valuable tool is my ability to maintain mindful awareness throughout each interaction.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

A Gentle Movement Practice to Connect With Your Brave Heart - Mindful

In this seated yoga practice, we cultivate the tools to nurture, strengthen, and give courage to our fearless hearts.There are countless ways we can shift our world for the better-whether it's volunteering weekly in our communities, engaging someone in a compassionate conversation, joining an activist group, or creating art that envisions what positive change might look like and energizes us to get there.
Mindful
1 month ago
Social justice

Mindfulness for Racial Healing

Monthly articles on mindfulness and race
Guided meditations and reflection prompts
Flipboard
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

Step up your startup success with these tips to improve mindfulness

Mindfulness can help improve focus and productivity
Implementing a morning routine can set the tone for a successful day
Education
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Education

To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker

Sullivan Elementary School uses a mindfulness program called Inner Explorer to help students cope with stress.
The program involves daily lessons in observing sensations and emotions.
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Education

A visit to one Florida school where mindfulness is helping youngsters succeed

Mindfulness reduces stress, anxiety, and loneliness
An elementary school in Florida is using a mindfulness program with success
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www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Public health

Headspace begins rolling out all-in-one mental health offering following 2021 Ginger merger

Headspace has integrated its mindfulness content and clinical mental health services into one platform.
The offering includes mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and work-life services.
Mindful
2 months ago
Mental health

Inner Calm: The Key is Letting Go

Inner calm is the ability to let go of attachments and reactions to life's events, resulting in ease and clarity.
Inner calm is achieved through stopping, looking, and letting go for healing and clarity.
Food52
3 months ago
Cocktails

A Holiday-Ready Espresso Martini (& More Drinks to Savor This Season)

Building in time to savor festive drinks can help you stay mindful during the holiday season
Rasāsvāda's Black Ginger Spirit Restorative is a zero-proof botanical blend that can be enjoyed on its own or in recipes
Mindful
3 months ago
Mental health

How to Make Mindfulness Part of Your Family Routine

Mindfulness practices can have long-lasting effects on children as they grow older.
Consistency is more important than duration when it comes to practicing mindfulness with family.
Empower children by allowing them to create their own mindfulness practices.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
9 months ago
Real estate

How to Create Luxurious Outdoor Living Spaces: From Infinity Pools to Outdoor Theaters

Welcome to the world of luxurious outdoor living spaces, where the boundaries between indoor comfort and the stunning outdoors blur into seamless harmony.Whether you envision basking by the sparkling waters of an infinity pool at your Calabasas home or immersing yourself in the magic of an open-air theater at your vacation home in , this guide will empower you to transform your outdoor sanctuary into a haven of opulence.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

Can Grief Cause Anxiety? | Understanding the Link Between Grief and Anxiety

Grief can be a major cause of anxiety, and it is important to recognize it as a potential source of stress and seek help if needed.
Common signs of anxiety related to grief include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and fatigue.
There are many effective treatments available for anxiety caused by grief, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and medication.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

The first step in breaking a toxic pattern is to recognise it for what it is | Diane Young

I didn't sleep well last night actually, I don't sleep well most nights.Ashleigh* apologises for her tardiness as she walks through the door to my office for her psychotherapy session.I notice the dark circles under her eyes.In her late 40s, she has endured more traumatic events than most people twice her age.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

"I Feel Like I'm Living on Autopilot" | What it Means & How to Stop

Have you ever had one of those days when you found yourself just "going through the motions" or relying on your muscle memory instead of being present and truly living your life?This is a common experience that many people go through in their lives - especially when they are dealing with uncomfortable emotions or experiences.
Mindful
10 months ago
Mindfulness

The Benefits of Taking Your Time - Mindful

Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce explores how alternative ways of measuring time can help us find more ease and acceptance in daily life.The clock, the calendar, the days of the week-it's easy to forget that these are all human inventions.It's also very hard to imagine a world without them, which is clearly why they were invented and why they've served the world so well.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

What We Can Learn from Paying Attention to What Happens After the Storm - Mindful

Life brings us many storms-real and metaphorical.And sometimes, nothing is where we left it when the storm passes.The good news is, we can weather the storms, with a little practice.Into every life a little rain must fall.So goes the cliché.I don't know if the person who coined this phrase intended it as a massive understatement, but it definitely is.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Stuck in a Rut? Here's How Mindfulness Can Help - Mindful

When the same old same old isn't serving us as well as it used to, our mindfulness practice can broaden our perspective and help us see different pathways that may have been there all along.I was driving through Ohio with a colleague when the GPS informed us that we were facing an hour-long delay on the interstate.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Why Do Women Have More Sleep Issues Than Men?

Q: I'm a woman in a heterosexual relationship, and my partner always seems to fall asleep faster (and stay asleep longer) than me.What's going on?Do men have an easier time sleeping than women?Trouble falling or staying asleep is common, especially as you age.And for women, research suggests, the difficulties can be even greater.
time.com
9 months ago
Wellness

9 Ways to Combat Self-Criticism

A greatest-hits soundtrack produced by self-criticism would sound something like this: You should have done better on that project.Why isn't the house cleaner?You tanked the whole soccer game!You're a bad parent, an even worse colleague, and a sorry excuse for a friend.And you're wasting so much time right now that you'll be lateagain.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

This Kind of Walk Is Much More Than a Workout.

Welcome to the first installment of Well's five-week newsletter series dedicated to walking tips and inspiration.This week, we're exploring awe walks, outdoor rambles designed to cultivate a sense of amazement.To help, I tapped Dacher Keltner, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

41 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week

Happy Monday, everyone!If you're a pop culture fan you can enjoy the 10th year of Awesome Con this week.If music and movies are your preference, then attend Re:Set DMV, or check out the launch of the first-ever DC/DOX Film Festival.Best Things to Do This Week
June 12-18



Re:Set DMV Festival.A brand new concert series arrives in town for three days of live music, outdoor fan fun, food, and drinks at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Whole New Perspective on Well-Being - Washingtonian

It's easy to spot the tall cranes and distinctive high rises of The Mather in Tysons, as construction crews build out the interior floors of the Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better, which will open in 2024.What is not apparent to the naked eye is The Mather's unique wellness philosophy, which is literally being built into the community.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

10+ Strategies You Wont Believe to Get Your Mind Off Worries and Stress

1. Identify what is causing the unwanted thoughts and find ways to manage it. This could be through writing down your thoughts, distracting yourself with another activity, or talking to someone about it.
2. Practice mindfulness and self-care to help relax and take your mind off of something. This could include a self-care routine, yoga, meditation, or walking.
3. Remind yourself that it's okay to take a break from whatever is causing the stress and
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs pitcher's Pride month donations

SAN DIEGO - An unexpected call from Roc Nation's sports division came through to Brave Space Alliance early Thursday.Shortly before Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman's Pride month posts went live on his social media pages, his agency reached out to the Black- and trans-led LGBTQ+ nonprofit based in Chicago.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

7 Key Signs That You're on The Path to Emotional Healing

"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity" - Hippocrates One of the hardest paths to walk in life is the path to healing; the road to recovery.There come many days when it's almost believable that healing is impossible, but for those who haven't given up, healing is a real possibility as long as they let go of their expectations about the healing process and trust that one day, the opportunity to feel whole will arise.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

'They controlled it': How the Lakers dominated Warriors in Game 3 win

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

In the moment, it was the most mundane of plays.In hindsight, it signaled the shift of momentum that was called the tipping point of Game 3 in this second-round NBA playoff series.Fouled by Golden State's Stephen Curry midway through the second quarter with the Lakers trailing by five, LeBron James shot the Lakers' first free throws of the quarter.
Mindful
10 months ago
Mindfulness

How Your Phone Can Teach You Mindfulness - Mindful

Every time you feel the urge to check your phone is an opportunity to pause, get curious about your experience, and practice present-moment awareness.Believe it or not, we are checking our phones an average 344 times every day.This might seem almost unfathomable until you bring mindful attention to how often you're eyeballing your email, Twitter, TikTok, finances-the list goes on and on.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Engineering success center opens at Boise State

Boise State University opened its Micron Student Success Center earlier this year and will formally induct the space in April, offering a consolidation of resources for its engineering students to promote a sense of belonging and create a resource center.The success center will centralize internship, mentoring and advising services, in addition to creating a shared space for current, new and transfer students to engage with one another.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

A New Mindful Sex Workbook, Meditation in Space, and More Mindful News - Mindful

A Gift of Healing
Singer-songwriter Umi merged music and meditation in a December tour promoting her new album Forest in the City and donated $2 from every ticket to support WholeSchool Mindfulness, an organization that helps implement and fund the role of Mindfulness Directors in US schools."Growing up and being able to go to a school where I was taught mindfulness has very much influenced the person I am now," Umi says, "and I wish for more children to be gifted that healing."
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC real estate

Why You Can't Really Be a Gardener Without Mindfulness

Marc Hamer was the gardener, someone who for a portion of each day, over a career's worth of years knelt for hire, often pulling weeds.He knew that his employers in the big house, wine glasses in hand, would look out and see him in his posture of humility and perhaps say, The gardener is here, as if he were nameless and this was his only purpose on earth.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

The Hidden Aftermath: Understanding Residual Symptoms of PTSD

1. Residual symptoms of PTSD can include persistent negative thoughts, feeling emotionally numb, and difficulty sleeping.
2. There are a variety of treatments available for PTSD, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
3. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional if you are experiencing PTSD or its residual symptoms.
Medium
9 months ago
UX design

5 Lessons In Gamifying Health

1. Gamification can motivate users to stay engaged with their health and wellbeing.
2. It is important to consider the user's experience when designing gamified apps.
3. Use rewards and feedback to reinforce positive behaviors and facilitate learning.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

What is Sensorimotor OCD? The Symptoms and How to Manage It

We've heard how obsessive-compulsive behaviors can create feelings of fear of hurting others or oneself in the throes of one's compulsions and obsessions, however, there's a different (more subtle) type of OCD that can create a different kind (not less intense) type of fear.What I'm talking about is called sensorimotor OCD or hyperawareness OCD.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

How to Take An Awe Walk - Mindful

Go out and find your own moments of awe.Listen to them carefully and see where they guide you.What you may find, in how they stir humility and wonder, is that they can point you toward finding new inspiration and deep meaning.We can find awe in many places, in listening to music, thinking about inspiring people, in contemplation and mindfulness.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

What do students want after school? Mental health help, good food and a place to stay

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

An after-school program can make a life-changing difference, but it's not reaching enough students, according to Haziel Gonzalez, a 16-year-old junior at the selective Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.His words embodied the general message at the Friday kickoff for an effort to make high-quality after-school programs widely available across the county.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

Counterfactual Thinking And Its Effects On Your Decision-Making

1. Counterfactual thinking is the practice of imagining alternative outcomes to a situation that did not actually happen.
2. It can be used to increase cognitive flexibility and help people find more creative solutions to problems.
3. Counterfactual thinking can improve decision-making and resilience by
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

Club Zero review not much to chew on in this baffling non-satire

Jessica Hausner is the Austrian director whose elegant, refrigerated style has made her a Cannes favourite and her 2009 film Lourdes, about the ordinary world of miracles, is a 21st-century classic.But her recent move to English-language movies has resulted in some nebulous work in the shape of her 2019 picture Little Joe, and so it has proved again with this exasperating and baffling movie.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

7 Simple Ideas to Boost Your Low Energy When Depressed

Depression can bring out the worst in you, even the parts you didn't know existed until now.It's not an easy road to recovery when we talk about depression.With symptoms such as lack of motivation, lack of pleasure, lack of emotional availability, lack of energy, and more, depression can bring you down every day and leave you with little to no hope of recovery.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

Habits that Can Destroy Your Focus and Productivity

We've all heard habits design our life, and they make us what we are.Sometimes it feels like habits help solve life challenges, but if habits start affecting our focus and productivity, then?This is when we need to pay attention to habits that destroy our productivity and change them as they affect our physical health and mental well-being.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

The Benefit of Meditating Alone Together - Mindful

Meditation may appear to be a solitary pursuit, says Barry Boyce, but many benefits come from doing it with others.One of the persistent misrepresentations of mindfulness is that it is predominantly a solitary struggle.One thinks of the sage on the mountain, the hermit sequestered in a cave, you sitting home alone in your room, privately gazing at your navel (which is a pretty strange image if you think about it).
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

A Guided Meditation to Train Moment-to-Moment Awareness - Mindful

When we train our awareness of what's arising, both internally and externally, we increase our capacity to act with wisdom, no matter what life throws at us.Wisdom arises out of our mind's capacity to be aware-which is not the same as thinking.Wisdom allows us to know what is happening in each moment and respond appropriately, with our words, with our actions, with our thoughts.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Swimming, Walking, Running-Why Mindful Movement Can Boost Resilience - Mindful

I've loved swimming since I was four years old, when my dad taught me to stick my face in the water, lift up my feet, and do the dead man's float.A strong swimmer since then, though not competitive, I can swim for miles if I want.But one morning last summer, while doing my early morning laps in a sunlit outdoor pool near my home, I suddenly felt I was drowning.
www.calmsage.com
1 year ago
Mental health

Mirror Gazing Meditation: Unique Approach To Focus And Reduce Stress

Meditation Last Update on February 24, 2023 : Published on February 26, 2023 We all know meditation is all about closing eyes; focusing on the breathing pattern and being in the present moment.We are also completely aware of the mental and physical health benefits of meditation but you might not know that there are thousands of ways to meditate like pet meditation, candle meditation, metta mediation, and more to seek benefits.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Dogs to play lead role in university's project for student wellbeing

Dogs are at the heart of a wellbeing programme at one of Scotland's largest universities to help boost the mental health of its students and promote an understanding of canine welfare.The University of Edinburgh has launched its Paws on Campus programme, which is designed to provide a new style of support for students suffering stress and anxiety, and combines clinical psychology with veterinary science through a series of structured activity sessions.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mourners wear pink at funeral for park stabbing victim Brianna Ghey

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Tearful family and friends have paid their last respects at the pink-themed funeral of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey.The 16-year-old, from Birchwood, Warrington, was found with fatal stab wounds on a path in Culcheth Linear Park on the afternoon of Saturday February 11.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

For Mothers' Day, It Turns Out Moms Want The Same Things Dads Want

If you're still stuck for what to get your wife for Mother's Day on behalf of your kids or if you're now scrambling because you forgot, a new survey highlights exactly what moms really want for Mother's Day.The gifts that topped the survey list might be surprising to some - but for fellow parents, these survey results are ultra-validating.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

11 Date Night Ideas That Don't Suck

Free time is one of the first casualties of fatherhood.While this shouldn't come as a surprise, it requires a lot of lifestyle recalibration, particularly when it comes to spending quality time with your spouse.One ritual that's less frequent: date nights.But that doesn't mean they're any less important.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Allardyce keen to follow 'oldies' Hodgson & Warnock

Sam Allardyce says he wants to complete a "trio" by emulating fellow veteran managers Roy Hodgson and Neil Warnock and steer Leeds United clear of relegation.Leeds are 17th in the Premier League going into Allardyce's first game in charge at Manchester City on Saturday."It'll be good for the oldies," said 68-year-old Allardyce.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

I never knew you could use an iPad for mindfulness, until now

(Image credit: Apple) 01.Use the Focus tool
Focus (opens in new tab) is a tool found in iPad's settings that enables you to remove distractions and, well, focus on the task at hand.If you're struggling to be creative and keep getting pulled into a Twitter debate about Kia logo design or drawn into browsing Instagram for new art, then Focus can limit these notifications.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

5 Best Meditation Practices To Overcome Fear

Fear makes us move away from things and despite facing our fear, we start choosing satisfaction and comfort.Fear is a highly subjective topic because it knows no bounds and if not taken care of on time, it can quickly escalate into a phobia.So, if you want to face your fear instead of moving away, stop listening to the people who say, "Feel the fear and do it anyway."
www.cnn.com
2 years ago
Health

Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind

Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.You're exhausted, your body yawning for sleep.Yet once your head hits the pillow, your mind is flooded with worry, making sleep elusive, at times impossible.Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips Don't fret, experts say: There are relaxation techniques you can use to calm that racing mind.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
10 months ago
Health

Every Day Is Mental Health Awareness Day - Zarah Gaffar, GGS

Every Day Is Mental Health Awareness Day - Zarah Gaffar, GGS (Image: totalshape on www.unsplash.com)What is mental health and why is it important?Mental health; a person's condition with regard to their psychological, emotional and social well-being.A person's mental health can affect many factors, from the way they interact in day-to-day life to the way they cope with things such as stress and anxiety.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Sleep starts: Why your body 'hiccups' as you fall asleep

Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.(CNN)Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you're falling, forcing you to wake with a start?Some people say they are startled alert by a loud snapping noise or a blinding light coming from inside their head, while others describe their muscles twitching involuntarily from a sudden electric shock.
www.dailynews.com
1 year ago
Health

6 healthy strategies to help with emotional eating

Emotional eating is the act of eating as a way to cope with feelings, provide emotional comfort or stress relief, not just to satisfy physical hunger.Emotional eating and other unhealthy eating behaviors resulting from stress are relatively common, but also quite complex.Unfortunately, emotional eating can lead to undesirable consequences including poor diet quality, negative feelings and unintentional weight gain.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Go ahead and sigh. It's good for you | CNN

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Stress, But Less newsletter.Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.Sighs those long, exhales of breath often accompanied with a bit of a whimper have long been seen as a sigh of melancholy, frustration or even despair, leading us to ask the sighing person, What's wrong?
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

How to Stop Thinking About Someone: 14 Ways to Get Them Off Your Mind

Have you ever been stuck in a situation when you were not able to stop thinking about someone?I'm sure it must have happened to you when your crush waved at you for the first time.It is very common to not know how to stop thinking about someone especially when you are infatuated.However, these thoughts about your crush often fade away with time but sometimes when you're hurt by someone, their memories don't leave your thoughts easily.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

In a big blow for cherry blossom fans, erratic spring weather wipes out Chicago's signature display at Jackson Park

Where are the cherry blossoms?The questions about Chicago's signature display of 190 trees at Jackson Park have grown louder in recent weeks, and now there's an answer, albeit not one that fans are going to want to hear.Due to erratic spring weather, many buds did not appear this year, and others fell victim to strong winds and rain, according to an online update from the Chicago Park District.
Mindful
11 months ago
Mindfulness

Shared Experiences Don't Always Lead to Better Understanding - Mindful

"Me too" are two powerful words that express solidarity with others, but new research finds that sharing a past similar experience might hinder your ability to understand what the other person is really going through."Try walking a mile in someone else's shoes."This age-old advice encourages us to consider and understand another person's perspective and experience.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
11 months ago
Mental health

Are You Overstressed? Read These Signs And Learn To Overcome

We often use the term "overstress" without even realizing the exact meaning, symptoms, and causes.Do you know that stress can have physical, emotional, and mental symptoms?Whether you're working on beating a deadline or organizing your friend's wedding party.You can't run away from the stress that comes with the tasks on a regular basis!
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

Losing 39 minutes of sleep impacts kids, so how can we help?

A new study has highlighted how losing just 39 minutes of sleep in a night can impact children.So what can we do to help kids get the best night's sleep possible?As adults, we know just how much sleep affects our ability to go about our daily lives.Following on from those nights where we toss and turn, getting through the next day is a whole lot harder.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

How to Identify Your Emotional Triggers [With Tips to Cope With Them]

Every day we experience a slew of emotions - from excitement to nervousness and from anger to happiness.Oftentimes, these emotions are responses to certain situations and events such as getting a job interview, getting a promotion, having an argument with your partner, or spending time with friends.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

8 meaningful Mother's Day gifts for self-care and mindfulness

Gifts should be meaningful, so we've gathered together the best on offer this Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the things that the mothers in our lives do for us, to celebrate their roles and to celebrate the power of the relationships we share.If you chose to do this with a gift, the key to getting that right is to find something that has meaning - whether that be through tapping into a shared interest, anticipating a need, or by offering a prompt to put themselves first.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Deepen Your Relationships with Mindfulness - Mindful

We can all benefit from taking a step back, appreciating the love we have in our lives, and making the time to show others we care about them.For some, Valentine's Day may be a day for grand gestures and boxes of chocolate-but it's also a good reminder to pause and reflect on the relationships you value in your life.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Leadership program offers support for underprivileged students

A program at the University of California, Irvine, ensures first-generation or underprivileged students are prepared for their lives after college, with a 100 percent graduation rate among its 630 scholars in the program's 24-year history.The Student Achievement Guided by Experience (SAGE) program provides scholars with tools for success, scholarship money and a supportive community to reach their goals during college and after.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Students share mental health strategies and reduce stigma

While there's no shortage of days, weeks and months commemorating mental health-perhaps most notably National Mental Health Awareness Week in May-some students embraced a new one this month: Student Mental Health Week, Feb. 6 to 12.For students like Cherrial Odell of Stanford University, the cause is extremely personal.
Deep House London
1 year ago
London music

Love Machine Announces April Edition And New Desert Resort Location | News | Deep House London

Love Machine is the ultimate musical escape and one that restores and revives mind, body and soul deep in the sun-bathed and boulder-strewn mountains of Jacumba in California.This cultural getaway mixes up meditation, yoga, workshops and glamping with a soundtrack from world renowned talents including Rødhåd, Rodriguez Jr live, Nic Fanciulli, Themba, Pig & Dan, Doc Martin, Konstantin Sibold, Ian Pooley, Halo Varga, Emanuel Satie and many more.
Inverse
1 year ago
Mental health

Here Are 5 Psychologist-Backed Tips to "Build Happiness" to Try Right Now

If you found the last three years exhausting to the point of feeling emotionally tapped out, you are not alone.Millions of people had mental health issues before Covid-19 arrived on the world stage in 2020, but the pandemic exacerbated these problems and brought new mental health challenges to the fore for many more.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

20+ Morning Journal Prompts to Start Your Day With a Smile!

I've never been a morning person but lately, I've decided to make a change to my morning routine.Earlier, I used to wake up feeling exhausted already, but now I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day.Amid all these changes, I also thought, " Why not invest in a journal?"
And thus started my morning routine with journaling!
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry turns 35, carrying weight of Warriors' hopes on his shoulders

SAN FRANCISCO Donte DiVincenzo was a Stephen Curry hater before this season.It was nothing personal, he assures.It was resentment born from respect.Curry's quickness and skill give even the league's most dogged defenders trouble.It's why teams often double- or triple-team him just to try to slow his roll.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

5 anxiety-busting activities for carefree weekends

Address the stress of the week with these entertaining endeavours to help you soothe anxiety over the weekend
Sometimes, making it to Friday can feel like a real challenge, with anxiety and stress occupying our minds - bringing down our mood, and draining our resilience.When we do eventually get to the weekend, it can be easy to use it as a time to catch up on all the things we were too overwhelmed to do during the week and then, before we know it, it's Monday, and the cycle starts all over again before we've had time to catch our breath.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Importance Of Listening To Yourself | Effective Ways To Start Listening To Yourself More

Have you ever had an experience where you acted upon someone else's advice but only later realized that you should have listened to yourself?Well, it has happened to me a lot.I struggled with self-doubt for a long time and I'd never listen to myself.I would always do what others would ask me to do completely ignoring my gut feeling.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

7 Signs You Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents (And How to Heal)

Raising a child is not a small responsibility - sometimes it can be physically taxing, and sometimes it can be emotionally draining.One moment, they'll be laughing without a care in the world, and the next, they'll be crying their little hearts out.With children, it's easy to accept this and move on.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode: 9 Ways You Can Try!

"I am bent, but not broken.I am scarred, but not disfigured.I am sad, but not hopeless.I am tired, but not powerless.I am angry, but not bitter.I am depressed, but not giving up." - Anonymous If someone asks me to define what depression feels like, I'd say the exact same thing.Depression has left me feeling tired but not powerless.
The Gottman Institute
1 year ago
Relationships

Mindful Parenting: How to Respond Instead of React

What does your stress look like?Our bodies and brains are wired to react to high stress situations as a safety net.If our brain perceives a threat, it signals the amygdala, the body's "alarm" system, which tells our body to act without thinking.The amygdala responds to situations with the fight, flight, or freeze response.
Wonderloftsliving
1 year ago
Brooklyn real estate

Wonder Lofts Hoboken | Luxury Condominium Residences

Crafted For A New Way of Living.At Wonder Lofts, every need has been considered and every desire has been met in creating a home that provides a world of balanced, healthy living.From conveniences at your fingertips to solutions for your soul, vast amenity spaces are designed to foster creativity and curiosity, mindfulness and meditation, fitness and play.
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