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

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2451 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.

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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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.