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Women Running Barefoot

The Reclamation Era • 239 implied HN points • 09 Sep 24
🎭️ Culture Women's issues Personal Growth Storytelling Emotional Wellbeing Community support
  1. Even when life feels overwhelming, we can find strength to keep going. It's okay to have ups and downs; that’s part of life.
  2. Having a support system is vital, especially during tough times. The connection with others can help us heal and feel less alone.
  3. Sometimes, breaking down is necessary for growth. It's important to feel our emotions and understand that they can lead to positive change.

How to Make Big Life Decisions

David Spinks' Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 26 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Mental health Decision-making Emotional Wellbeing Career Coaching
  1. Emotions are important when making big decisions, so it's good to let them flow and be expressed. This helps clear your mind and find calmness.
  2. Listening to the different parts of yourself can help you understand your fears and concerns. Acknowledging them can lead to a deeper insight into what you really want.
  3. Checking in with your heart and body when making a decision is crucial. If it feels right and brings calm, you’re likely on the right path.

The Body as Referee

Seven Senses • 399 implied HN points • 21 Jul 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Self-care Emotional Wellbeing Stress management
  1. Our emotions and stress levels can really affect our bodies. What we feel inside can show up as physical pain or illness.
  2. It's important to listen to our bodies and recognize our limits. Sometimes, our bodies know we need a break even if our minds don't realize it.
  3. Balancing hard work with self-care can be tough. It's okay to take a pause and rest instead of always pushing ourselves to keep going.

Science of Dread

Brain Pizza • 595 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Stress management Emotional Wellbeing Psychology Personal Growth
  1. Our minds often generate stress and anxiety, especially during challenging times like deadlines. It's important to understand where these feelings come from.
  2. Dark thoughts can shape our behavior and mindset. They often relate to fear and dread, which can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
  3. Events like Halloween highlight our fascination with fear. Exploring why we feel dread can help us cope with anxiety and stress better.

Notes on Nini's paralyzation

Tao Lin • 359 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Nini, the cat, experienced sudden paralysis, making it hard for him to walk or stand. It was a very worrying time for his owner as he was not doing well.
  2. Despite his struggles, Nini was still able to wag his tail and move his head, which showed he had some strength left in his back legs.
  3. The owner was attentive to Nini's needs, trying different foods and providing physical support. They stayed close to Nini to monitor his condition and help him feel comfortable.
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"I'll Never Be Beautiful, He'll Never Love Me, and I Just Can't Live Like This"

Ask E. Jean • 1552 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Beauty Emotional Wellbeing
  1. The key to changing how you see yourself is to change the relationships that influence your self-perception.
  2. Having the will and determination to make positive changes in your life is a huge accomplishment.
  3. Embrace your uniqueness and focus on being unforgettable rather than aiming for average beauty.

Joy or Perfection?

Seven Senses • 479 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Mindfulness Emotional Wellbeing Personal Development
  1. Choosing joy over perfection can lead to a happier life. Perfectionism often steals our joy and makes us feel disconnected from others.
  2. It's okay to struggle and not be perfect at things. Embracing the learning process can bring more fulfillment than focusing solely on being the best.
  3. Our past experiences of feeling inadequate can affect us today. Accepting our imperfections allows us to find happiness and connection again.

Why It's Important to Be Happy: an Instruction for Empaths

Tessa Fights Robots • 35 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Happiness Spirituality Emotional Wellbeing
  1. It's important to prioritize your own happiness; you are not a sacrifice for others. Taking care of yourself allows you to genuinely help others too.
  2. Feeling the pain of others can lead to self-destructive behavior. It's better to find a balance where you can support others without losing yourself.
  3. Real love and healing come from within. Being happy and nurturing yourself empowers you to contribute positively to the world.

Being a problem is better than Xanax

Sex and the State • 21 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotional Wellbeing Social Connections Self-help Personal Growth
  1. Feeling like a problem can actually help connect you with others. Sharing your struggles might inspire others to do the same, creating bonds.
  2. Anxiety often stems from the fear of what might happen, while depression may leave you feeling stuck and without hope. Both feelings can be challenging but are important to recognize.
  3. Choosing to lean on friends and ask for help can be better than trying to avoid being a burden. Relationships thrive when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.

The Golden Algorithm: The One Key to Unlock All of Life's Problems

The Leadership Lab • 137 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotional Wellbeing Mindfulness Self-Improvement Leadership Mental health
  1. Avoiding emotions or ways of being can lead to those exact things manifesting in a stronger way in our lives.
  2. Reactive patterns often stem from avoiding certain emotions we don't want to feel, leading to unconscious behavior.
  3. Freedom and personal growth come from allowing ourselves to feel and be vulnerable, even if it is uncomfortable.

Depression

Living Fossils • 27 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Depression Self-care Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Depression can be seen as a strategy for individuals to signal their need for help. When someone feels this way, it might mean they need more support from friends or family.
  2. The pain of depression might sometimes drive people to withdraw from social interactions, which can show others that they are in real distress.
  3. Though depression feels terrible and often comes after difficult life events, it can have a function in measuring how much support a person requires from their social network.

Understanding Human Personality

Mind & Mythos • 319 implied HN points • 17 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Personality Mental health Behavioral Science Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Personality describes who people are and can change over time or in different situations. It's not just about traits, but also about how people can act differently under various circumstances.
  2. The Five Factor Model (FFM) outlines five major traits—Neuroticism, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness—which help us understand how personality affects our actions and relationships.
  3. Cybernetic Big Five Theory explains how our personality traits drive our goals and behaviors. It shows how feedback from our environment helps us adapt and achieve what we need.

Untethered

The Analog Family • 199 implied HN points • 08 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Growth Career Change Emotional Wellbeing Writing Life lessons
  1. Losing a job can feel really unsettling and emotional, especially after dedicating a long time to it. It’s normal to feel lost and to grieve the sudden change in routine.
  2. Even though losing a job is tough, it can also open up new opportunities and paths. With time, it’s possible to feel excited about what comes next.
  3. Having a personal project, like writing a book, can be really important as it showcases your skills and gives you something to be proud of. It can also help you find direction during a career change.

On the Tumultuous Ride that is Becoming Fully Alive

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-discovery Personal Growth Mindfulness Emotional Wellbeing
  1. The journey to becoming fully alive is a roller coaster ride filled with fears and challenges.
  2. Facing our big fears, such as fear of harming others, making mistakes, or losing control, is crucial for personal growth.
  3. Being with our fears, without resisting or trying to solve them, allows us to learn valuable lessons and uncover our true self.

It's Always Now

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble • 16 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
📖 Philosophy Personal Growth Mindfulness Stoicism Self-reflection Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Being present is important to enjoy life fully. Focusing on the now helps reduce stress from the past and future.
  2. Challenges can change our life paths in positive ways. What seems like an obstacle can become a valuable learning experience.
  3. Exploring different experiences and philosophies can help us understand ourselves better. It's okay to try new things to see what truly resonates with you.

Self-fufilling worry

Sunday Letters • 159 implied HN points • 07 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-help Emotional Wellbeing Life Skills
  1. Impostor syndrome makes us feel like we're not good enough, but it's common and can happen to anyone. Many people worry about being exposed as a fraud, affecting their confidence and performance.
  2. Worrying too much about our flaws can actually make us perform worse. Instead of focusing on what we can't do, we should put our energy into improving and celebrating our successes.
  3. By just doing our best and being kind to ourselves, we can overcome impostor syndrome. This mindset helps us grow personally and positively impacts the groups we belong to.

Resentment

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 10 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Emotional Wellbeing Personal Development Conflict resolution
  1. Resentment is a drain on your energy. While you might be stuck thinking about someone who wronged you, they are likely not thinking about you at all.
  2. You have limited control over others, and trying to control them can lead to mental distress. Focus on your own actions instead.
  3. Letting go of resentment and wishing good things for others can free you up to live a happier, more productive life. It's not about them; it's about your own peace of mind.

self-forgiveness

Midnight Musings • 79 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-care Emotional Wellbeing Resilience
  1. Self-forgiveness is a journey of letting go of past mistakes and regrets. It's important to understand that your past doesn't define who you are today.
  2. Facing pain and vulnerability can lead to personal growth. Instead of letting tough experiences break you, use them as opportunities to learn and become stronger.
  3. Taking small steps towards improvement matters more than dwelling on past failures. Each step forward is a chance to shape your future and focus on becoming a better version of yourself.

Mental Obsessions and Letting Go

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 10 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Psychology Personal Growth Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Letting go is important when helping friends or family. You can support someone without needing a response; it's their choice how to handle their problems.
  2. Mental obsessions can drain your happiness. Instead of getting caught up in worries about others, focus on things you can control and help others when possible.
  3. Most people aren't thinking about you as much as you think they are. Everyone has their own issues, so try not to take things personally and remember, it’s okay to let go.

Don’t Look for an On/Off Switch

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Pandemic response Vaccination Risk mitigation Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Get comfortable living in the gray: Assess everyday risks, mitigate them, and make changes gradually to protect health and wellbeing.
  2. Vaccines are very effective: They prevent death and severe disease, reduce transmission, even against variants, but it's important for unvaccinated people to mitigate risks and practice caution.
  3. Reentry is a process: Expect it to take time and be patient with yourself and others as you ease back into normalcy, taking small steps and following recommended safety measures.

Morgane Billuart: Elevated and Upgraded: The Paradigms of Female Health and Body Optimization

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Emotional Wellbeing Body Image Self-reflection Mental health
  1. Optimization often involves maximizing the utility of the body and striving for perfection under societal norms and expectations.
  2. The concept of an 'optimized woman' revolves around empowering oneself through pain, creating strategies based on menstrual cycles, and integrating external elements for survival.
  3. The pressure to optimize our bodies and lives is influenced by capitalist, patriarchal, and technological systems, leading to feelings of inadequacy and constant comparison with machines.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day Three

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Journaling Emotional Wellbeing Personal Growth
  1. Journaling is a personal activity that helps you process your thoughts and emotions. It's a private space where you can express yourself freely.
  2. Taking at least five minutes to reflect on your past year can be insightful. Think about what you want to carry into the new year and what you want to leave behind.
  3. Building a journaling habit can take time, but it can really help when you're feeling stuck or anxious.