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PP #36 | On the Difference between Support and Empowerment, EQ and Empathy, and Sleeping through Storms

The Leadership Lab • 19 implied HN points • 11 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Empowerment Emotional Intelligence Leadership Mental health Self-care
  1. Try empowering instead of just supporting others; empower them to find their own strength and solutions.
  2. Emotional intelligence goes beyond empathy; it includes understanding and managing your own feelings, not just those of others.
  3. Preventing problems is as important as solving them; sometimes the calm preparedness to handle storms is more valuable than being a heroic problem-solver.
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Shhhhh it

CTOrly • 19 implied HN points • 11 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mindfulness Well-being Productivity Balance
  1. Setting time aside for silence and unplugging can lead to feeling more at peace and productive.
  2. Taking breaks from work to sit in silence can help spark creativity and re-energize when feeling stuck.
  3. Unplugging from distractions like technology and noise can allow for personal and professional growth.

Level Up Your Mind: The Founder's Guide to Resilience

Pen, Paper & Pizza • 2 HN points • 18 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Resilience Mental health Self-care Growth mindset Personal Development
  1. Many founders face serious mental health challenges, with studies revealing 70-80% struggling with issues like anxiety, burnout, and depression.
  2. To excel as founders, it's crucial to invest in mental resilience, navigating uncertainties, staying mindful, and seeking support.
  3. Key strategies for building mental resilience include stress management, fostering connections, monitoring thoughts, setting healthy boundaries, establishing routines, finding gratitude, focusing on purpose, and embracing inner peace.

Beyond Mental Health Awareness- My latest in The Critic

Theory Matters • 9 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Social relationships Well-being Community Self-care
  1. Society's focus on mental health awareness may not always translate to effective support for those struggling.
  2. There is a complexity and unpredictability to mental illness that goes beyond simple slogans or depictions.
  3. Cultural shifts towards individualism can impact mental health, emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness and community support.

Practical ways to handle anxiety

Midnight Musings • 39 implied HN points • 18 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Anxiety Management Personal Development Mindfulness
  1. Moving your body, even a little, can help lift your mood and energy. Just standing up or taking a quick walk can make a big difference.
  2. Focusing on what you can see, hear, or touch helps bring you back to the present moment. This can be a great way to distract yourself from worries about the past or future.
  3. Setting small goals for yourself instead of big ones helps you feel accomplished. Even studying for just five minutes can create motivation to keep going.

Strategies and examples on how to say “no” effectively and guilt-free

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth Time management
  1. Learning to say "no" effectively is important for setting boundaries and managing workload.
  2. Many people struggle with saying "no" and end up overcommitting themselves.
  3. Subscribing to newsletters like The Caring Techie can provide insights and strategies for personal development.

Sabbaticalish

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble • 25 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Work-life balance Personal Growth Mental health Family
  1. Many individuals are taking sabbaticals for various reasons such as burnout, career changes, or personal growth.
  2. Modern sabbaticals often involve unpaid leave and freelance work, allowing individuals to work remotely from anywhere.
  3. Transitioning to a sabbatical or taking time off work can lead to unexpected emotional challenges and a reevaluation of personal identity and work-life balance.

That Awful Word: Consistency

The Flawed Yogi Report • 1 HN point • 16 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Yoga Well-being Self-care Exercise Mental health
  1. Consistency is a challenging word for many, inducing anxiety due to past struggles, but it's crucial for long-term benefits in activities like yoga or writing.
  2. Establishing a consistent practice involves finding enjoyment, setting up a dedicated space, and committing to even just a few minutes daily, fostering resilience to missed days.
  3. It's okay to miss a day or two, as stressing over it can diminish the pleasure of practice; embracing setbacks and finding joy in the routine is key for lasting habits.

To-Do or Not to Do

The Next Chapter • 4 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Productivity Reflection Mental health Career transition
  1. Starting a sabbatical without structure can lead to a sense of freedom but may later cause stress and guilt.
  2. Balancing clear goals, rest, and long-term perspective can help create a structured yet flexible routine.
  3. Implementing rituals like holistic goal setting and embracing failure can lead to a more controlled and gratifying lifestyle.

How Measuring My Urine pH Got Me to Love Working Out Again

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 119 implied HN points • 16 Aug 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Self-care Supplements Workout
  1. Measuring urine pH helped the author optimize workouts and muscle retention after health challenges.
  2. Balancing bicarbonate intake based on urine pH stabilized energy levels and workouts, leading to significant improvements.
  3. Creatine supplementation, alongside urine pH monitoring, contributed to improved energy and strength during workouts.

The Prison of Doing Hard Things

The Leadership Lab • 1 HN point • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Psychology Well-being Mindfulness Personal Growth
  1. Hard things are a story - not a fact. They are labels for things that make you feel a certain way, often emotions you resist.
  2. Forcing yourself to do hard things may lead to suboptimal solutions by ignoring emotions that hold valuable information for better outcomes.
  3. Listening to your inner lazy rebels can lead to ease, creativity, and joy. Embrace the possibility of things being easier by acknowledging all parts of yourself.

Sept 2020: Notes in the Margins

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 02 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Reflection Exercise Personal Growth
  1. During difficult times, it's important to focus on the positive aspects of life that are working well to counter feelings of despair.
  2. Engaging in familiar activities, like driving, can help rediscover parts of ourselves that we may have set aside, providing a sense of agency and joy.
  3. Amidst uncertainties, we can still choose to embrace life, acknowledge our privileges, and find happiness even in challenging circumstances.

Pour tous ceux qui n’ont pas le temps

Venture Prose • 19 implied HN points • 11 Nov 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Time management Productivity Self-care Personal Development Well-being
  1. Define a routine to structure your day and maximize productivity; set boundaries for meetings and tasks to maintain focus.
  2. Organize yourself by managing notifications, delegating tasks, and learning to say no to non-priority items.
  3. Step out of comfort zones, expand your network for new opportunities, and communicate honestly to save time and foster growth.