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10x happiness increases are possible, and this is an underrated fact

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2454 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Physical health Social Connections Medication
  1. Happiness is not a fixed state; significant increases in happiness are achievable through various factors like medication, career growth, physical activities, and personal growth.
  2. Factors contributing to increased happiness include therapy, meditation, improved social connections, financial stability, and positive life changes.
  3. Belief in static happiness levels may limit people from realizing their potential for significant happiness increases, preventing them from actively working towards a happier life.

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.

When In Doubt...

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Self-Improvement Mental health Social Connections Personal Growth
  1. Doubting ourselves can be beneficial as it helps us be more cautious, avoid mistakes, and blend in social situations.
  2. Self-doubt can serve as a protective mechanism to conserve energy and maintain a positive self-identity.
  3. Many people may have creative aspirations but are held back by their own doubts, contributing to a majority of individuals consuming content rather than creating it.

Clear your mind the ‘write’ way

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Stress management Creativity Productivity Social Connections
  1. Utilize mind dumping to declutter your thoughts, reduce stress, and regain focus by letting all your thoughts out on paper or screen.
  2. Try free writing to tap into your creativity, explore your thoughts, and overcome writer's block by letting your ideas flow without judgment or editing.
  3. Engage in action-oriented writing to regain control, prioritize tasks, and make progress toward your goals by following a structured approach after a mind dump.
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Test Your Network

What's Important? • 18 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Community support Personal Development Social Connections
  1. Our happiness comes from strong connections with others, not from being at the top of a hierarchy. People are happier when they are part of a network.
  2. Communities provide support and help us thrive. The more we commit to these relationships, the more we get out of them.
  3. Understanding your personal network can improve your social life. Tools like surveys can help show who your close connections are and how much time you spend with them.

A Full Life

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 9 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Lifestyle Personal Growth Mindfulness Social Connections
  1. Being busy in a meaningful way is good for happiness. It's important to have a lot to do that engages your mind and body.
  2. Living a full life means challenging yourself and setting goals, both physically and mentally. It's about pushing yourself to grow and improve.
  3. Building strong relationships and giving your time to others is crucial. The quality of your life is often measured by how much you connect with and support those around you.

On Supercharged Socializing

The Analog Family • 39 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Leisure activities Community Building Social Connections
  1. Supercharged socializing is about enjoying stronger interactions with people. It helps us connect deeply instead of just being polite.
  2. Activities like CrossFit create a sense of community by focusing on shared goals and in-person engagement. These shared experiences can build strong friendships.
  3. Finding a group where you can socialized intensely, whether through sports or other communal activities, can greatly enhance your life. It's often better than just scrolling through social media.

Finding Meaning with Imagination

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 19
🎭️ Culture Imagination Gaming Fantasy Self-discovery Social Connections
  1. Imagination allows us to explore possibilities and perspectives beyond reality, helping us find meaning in unexpected places.
  2. The current economic system may strip the world of true meaning and push individuals to seek purpose elsewhere, like in the realm of imagination.
  3. Engaging in activities like gaming, world-building, and fandom can provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and fulfillment that traditional societal norms sometimes fail to deliver.

Rebuilding Our Social Connections 😊

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Social Connections
  1. Taking time out to play can help rebuild social bonds that may have deteriorated during the pandemic.
  2. Playing a simple team game, like Zip Zap Boing, can be inclusive for individuals with different abilities and needs.
  3. The game can be adapted for those with mobility, hearing, or vision challenges, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.