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Stay Safe and Be Kind

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health Mindfulness
  1. The phrase 'stay safe' has become ubiquitous in recent years, pushed by various authorities and figures of power.
  2. Traditional expressions like 'have a good one', 'rock on', and 'keep it real' encourage agency and adventurousness, while 'stay safe' feels patronizing and cautionary.
  3. Politicians can manipulate common phrases like 'be kind' to establish themselves as the arbiters of what kindness should look like, potentially creating an ideological control mechanism.

GRANTED: The flaws in perfectionism and the ego in meditation

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-Improvement Resilience Meditation Podcasts
  1. Success is not only about reaching peaks, but also about conquering valleys. Enduring adversity and overcoming obstacles lead to meaningful growth.
  2. Resilience is crucial for personal development. Bouncing back from challenges is a form of progress.
  3. Meditation might not necessarily make someone a better person. It can reduce inner stress but may not enhance outer compassion.

GRANTED: The costs of convenience and the benefits of humility

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 18
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Memory Self-awareness Behavioral Science
  1. Choosing convenience always may mean missing out on the meaningful struggles that give life depth and value.
  2. Taking a break in a quiet space post-learning can boost memory recall significantly, showing that memory consolidation happens during wakeful rest.
  3. In the modern era, one's reputation as a trustworthy source is becoming more crucial than the sheer accumulation of knowledge.

GRANTED: Why I’m Always Late and the Joy of Missing Out

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 10 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness Gender Equality Decision-making Self-Improvement
  1. Pre-Crastination is completing trivial tasks urgently for a false sense of accomplishment, a different way of irrational behavior compared to procrastination.
  2. Being constantly late might be due to a 'tyrannical monkey' living in our brains, according to a humorous post from Wait But Why.
  3. There are common cognitive biases that can affect our decision-making, highlighting the importance of understanding our mental stumbling blocks.
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Myth of the Day: You Must Eat Less to Weight

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Mindfulness Nutrition
  1. Eating less alone is not the key to weight loss. Understanding individual relationships with food, nourishing the body properly, and recognizing emotional and habitual eating patterns are crucial.
  2. Weight is influenced by a complex mix of genetic, hormonal, emotional, and environmental factors, not just calorie intake. It's important to consider the holistic approach to health rather than just focusing on restricting calories.
  3. Sustainability, mindfulness, and satiety play key roles in successful weight management. Instead of extreme dieting, focusing on regular, balanced meals, intuitive eating, and being in tune with hunger and fullness cues can lead to better outcomes.

Take a Break

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 06 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Self-care Mindfulness Relationships
  1. Taking breaks is essential for health and creativity. Downtime is important for recharging.
  2. Honest introspection is crucial for personal growth and relationships. Self-reflection helps in better understanding and connecting with others.
  3. Tips for finding calm include being kind to yourself, practicing mindfulness, spending time in nature, moving your body, and maintaining connections with loved ones.

Pick your Mantra

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Emotions Self-care Mindfulness
  1. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective therapy for managing intense feelings.
  2. DBT is comprised of four main areas: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal communication, and mindfulness.
  3. Simple tools and strategies like ACTIVATE, CONTRIBUTE, COMPARE, PUSH AWAY, THINK, and SENSE can help process and redirect intense COVID-related emotions.

Test your Patience

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Well-being Physical health Self-care Mindfulness
  1. Massive and widespread testing for COVID-19 is crucial and involves two main types of tests: nasal swab for active virus and blood test for past infection with antibodies.
  2. Current COVID-19 tests have limitations like not being 100% reliable and some safety concerns for the nasal swab test.
  3. To navigate uncertainty during the pandemic, it's important to focus on the present, validate your feelings, and find moments of calm and joy in everyday activities.

Stuff your Heart and Brain with Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Mindfulness Spirituality Art Community
  1. The COVID-19 situation has a mix of good, bad, and ugly news but it's vital to stay informed.
  2. There are various tools available to manage COVID anxiety, such as meditation, looking at old photos, or writing letters to loved ones.
  3. Engaging in activities like volunteering, pursuing creativity, and immersing oneself in beauty can contribute to inner peace and well-being during stressful times.

Choosing Your Word of the Year: A Key Component of Your Personal Annual Review

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mindfulness Goal setting Personal Growth Productivity
  1. Selecting a Word of the Year simplifies your goals and provides focus to your daily life, acting as a theme for your journey.
  2. To choose your Word of the Year, list your goals, identify traits needed for each goal, and then select the word that appears most frequently as your guide.
  3. Commitment can be a powerful Word of the Year, encapsulating dedication to goals, relationships, and personal growth, providing a clear direction and focus for the year.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge: We Did It!

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mindfulness Mental health Personal Development Lifestyle
  1. It’s great to celebrate your small self-care wins, no matter how big or small they are. Every little step counts toward better self-care.
  2. Self-care can be personal and should fit your own needs, so choose activities that you enjoy or that help you relax.
  3. The journey of self-care continues beyond challenges, so keep exploring new ways to take care of yourself every day.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 10

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Physical activity Wellness Practices Mindfulness
  1. Dancing can boost our mood and help us feel better, even when we're not in the best situation. It's a fun way to release tension and enjoy ourselves.
  2. You don't need to be a great dancer to have fun. Just move in a way that feels natural and forget about being perfect.
  3. Listening to upbeat music and taking a few minutes to dance can be a great addition to self-care. It's a simple way to bring joy into your day.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day Two

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mindfulness Mental health Personal Development Gratitude
  1. Practicing gratitude can help improve your mood and mindset. You can do this by simply thinking about or saying out loud what you're thankful for.
  2. You don't need a partner to practice gratitude. You can choose to write it down, say it out loud, or just think about it by yourself.
  3. Start small by naming a few things you feel grateful for each day. It can be a powerful and uplifting daily habit.

What Gratitude At Work Looks Like

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee engagement Recognition Mindfulness Leadership
  1. Celebrating both big and small successes in the workplace makes employees feel valued and appreciated. It’s a great way to boost morale.
  2. Encouraging mindfulness can help employees notice and appreciate the little things around them. Being present improves overall workplace happiness.
  3. Fostering kindness and peer recognition is important. When employees feel appreciated by their peers, it creates a positive work environment.

SoMassage

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Mental health Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. Focusing on running from your core can help improve your running form and speed. Leaning forward lets gravity assist you, making it easier to run better.
  2. Using specific running mantras can enhance your performance. Things like nasal breathing, good posture, and pelvic alignment can make a big difference.
  3. Investing in personal growth is important for career development. Sometimes it helps to prioritize learning, even when there's work to do.

On walking 🚶‍♂️

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Urban life Lifestyle Travel Self-Exploration Mindfulness
  1. Walking is the best way to really understand a city. It helps you see and feel the place more deeply than driving or cycling.
  2. Taking walks helps you notice unique things about neighborhoods, like local shops and street life. Each walk can reveal something new and interesting.
  3. To fully enjoy walking, try to keep distractions away, like music or podcasts. This way, you can focus on your surroundings and explore freely.

Optimising your life

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. It's important to set resolutions that aim for personal growth, like losing weight or spending more time with loved ones. These goals help us improve our lives.
  2. Having an 'optimiser mindset' is not the only way to grow; we should also try new experiences and step out of our comfort zones.
  3. Embracing new things can lead to learning about ourselves and what we enjoy, even if not everything we try ends up being a success.

Loosing focus in decision-making

do clouds feel vertigo? • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Decision-making Cognitive Science Critical Thinking Mindfulness Productivity
  1. Focusing on too many tasks at once can lead to a lack of quality decisions. It's important to realize that deep focus is rare and valuable.
  2. Not all decisions are equally important. Some choices can be made quickly and changed later, while others require careful thought before proceeding.
  3. Using curated lists can help simplify decision-making. They reduce complexity and make it easier to choose among options without feeling overwhelmed.

looking ahead

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-care Emotional Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Emotional resilience is important for maintaining peace. It's easier to focus on what you can control instead of getting lost in external drama.
  2. Building relationships should come from a place of mutual fulfillment, not neediness. By focusing on your own happiness, you can create deeper connections with others.
  3. Setting consistent habits is key for personal growth. This year, aim to write, meditate, and exercise regularly, while also challenging any limiting beliefs that hold you back.

mid-year mental inventory

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Development Self-reflection Mindfulness Life Balance
  1. The year has been a mix of personal growth and challenges, with a focus on travel, family, and new experiences. It's important to take a step back and appreciate the journey.
  2. Constant reflection and learning from books, articles, and experiences is key. These insights help shape our thoughts and intentions as we move forward.
  3. Finding balance is crucial, especially when juggling new commitments. It's essential to prioritize mental health and remain grounded amidst life's chaos.

There's no such thing as lazy

Design is Love • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Wellness strategies Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. Your worth isn't tied to how much you accomplish. Remember, just being you is enough, and that's something to celebrate every day.
  2. Setting limits on what you do is important. It's okay to define what feels like 'enough' for you, so you can enjoy life's little moments without feeling guilty.
  3. You don't have to do everything perfectly or all at once. Focus on your health and happiness instead, because doing more often leads to more stress, not more joy.

Rewind and Start Fresh

Glow Mama • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Life Transitions Self-care Mindfulness
  1. It's important to learn to say 'no' sometimes. This helps to focus energy on things that truly matter.
  2. Trusting your instincts can be hard, especially when things change. Reconnecting with your inner voice can guide you during transitions.
  3. Celebrate small steps, not just big achievements. Every little action counts and helps you move forward.

Time to reset!

Glow Mama • 0 implied HN points • 09 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mindfulness Fitness Mental health Self-care
  1. It's okay to skip meals if you're not hungry. Listen to your body instead of strict meal times.
  2. Gentle movement like walking and yoga can make you feel refreshed and less stressed. It's about calming the mind while being active.
  3. Taking time each day to reflect on how you feel helps you understand your body better. It's important to know what truly nourishes you.

🙋 How did you increase your attention span?

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Development Mindfulness Habits Self-care
  1. Reducing distractions like social media and news can help improve your focus. It's easier to concentrate when you limit short videos and other time-wasting content.
  2. Practicing activities like walking, journaling, and meditation makes it easier to think deeply. These habits encourage a longer attention span by helping to clear your mind.
  3. Allowing yourself to be bored sometimes can actually boost your focus. It's okay to take breaks from screens and just enjoy moments of nothingness.

🧘‍♂️ Do ou meditate?

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mindfulness Well-being Self-care Mental health
  1. Mindfulness meditation helps you focus on the present moment, which can reduce stress and increase calmness. It's a great way to train your mind to stay engaged and not worry too much about the past or future.
  2. Regular meditation can improve your focus, emotional health, and overall well-being. Pairing it with journaling can make your mornings more positive and productive.
  3. Starting small with just 5 minutes a day is a good way to begin your meditation journey. Consistency is key, so find a time and space that work for you.

😫 How do you cope with THIS?

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Productivity Mindfulness Personal Development
  1. Your to-do list can feel never-ending, like a river of tasks. It's okay to not finish everything and prioritize your peace of mind.
  2. It's helpful to accept that you will always have more work than you can handle. This realization can reduce anxiety and improve your mindset.
  3. Reading books and reflecting on your thoughts can help you come to terms with a busy life and find balance.

🔎 Magnification - A Cognitive Distortion

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
📖 Philosophy Cognitive Science Mindfulness Self-Improvement Mental health Ethics
  1. Our minds often make small problems feel much bigger than they really are. We can trick ourselves into thinking these issues are more serious than what's actually happening.
  2. It's important to remember what we take for granted. Many people have it much harder, and recognizing our privilege can help shift our perspective.
  3. Practicing mindfulness can help change how we think. Activities like journaling or meditation can help us see things more clearly and reduce unnecessary stress.