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The best shot I can take today

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 47 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Well-being Self-Improvement
  1. It's important to address difficult issues instead of avoiding them as it can take a toll on mental well-being.
  2. Sometimes, it's best to take a step back, assess the situation, and take a safe shot instead of risking it all.
  3. Imagining addressing our own problems as if helping a friend can lead to more objective and less emotional decision-making.

Contextualizing Ideological Gaps in Subjective Well-Being

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 19 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Political Ideologies Well-being
  1. Conservatives tend to report higher levels of happiness, meaning, and satisfaction in their lives compared to liberals, a pattern that has been consistent over time and across various demographics.
  2. Liberal teens, especially girls, are more likely to report depression than conservatives, and this gap has widened since 2011. The reasons for this disparity are complex and may involve personality traits, genetic factors, and sociocultural influences.
  3. The 'Great Awokening' post-2011 brought significant changes in mental well-being, with a rise in depression among both liberals and conservatives. Liberal ideology may exacerbate anxiety and depression, while conservative beliefs offer psychological benefits to adherents. These ideological differences in mental health are multifaceted and extend beyond demographic factors.

Fear (Part I)

Living Fossils • 10 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Anxiety Therapy Evolutionary Psychology Fear Well-being
  1. Fear can lead to negative consequences like stress and health issues, but it played an important role in our survival and evolution.
  2. Stress from fear has been linked to significant health problems like hypertension and cardiovascular disease, impacting millions worldwide.
  3. Understanding the evolutionary origins of fear and anxiety can help normalize these emotions, reduce self-judgment, and open up possibilities for reducing their impact.
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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.

Psychological Superconductivity

Weekly Wisdom • 3 HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Self-Improvement Spirituality Well-being Mindfulness
  1. Friction in our psyche arises from a clash among our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
  2. Internal conflict among our motivations can lead to a sense of inner strife, while harmonizing them is crucial.
  3. Achieving a state of flow, similar to superconductivity, can remove inner friction, but requires a challenging situation relative to skill.

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.

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.

Choose what you want to feel rewarding | #62

Thinking Out Loud • 20 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Technology Productivity Well-being Mental health
  1. Be mindful of how much time you spend on technology early in the day and its impact on your focus and productivity.
  2. Taking a break from technology in the morning can lead to a more calm, present, and productive day.
  3. Choosing what truly feels rewarding, aligned with your long-term goals and values, can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment at the end of each day.

Pursuing Agency and Reinvention in My 30's

Pursuing Agency • 2 HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mental health Personal Development Physical health Well-being
  1. The author reflects on feeling like they've been underachieving and the urgency they feel in their 30s to make changes
  2. The author describes the importance of pursuing agency, combatting complacency, setting new goals, and seeking positive peer pressure for personal growth
  3. The author outlines specific areas for improvement such as increasing family income, deepening faith, enhancing thinking, excelling in their career, and focusing on personal wellness and life enjoyment

lifestyle design

Midnight Musings • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Lifestyle Self-Improvement Mindfulness Personal Growth Well-being
  1. Having a routine doesn't work for everyone. It's okay to follow what feels good and flows naturally instead of forcing a strict schedule.
  2. Finding depth in activities brings more satisfaction. Spending quality time on fewer things often leads to greater fulfillment than rushing through many tasks.
  3. Being spontaneous adds joy and creativity to life. Allowing yourself flexibility and choice can lead to a more enjoyable and intentional daily experience.

The Journey of KAGED: Kris Gethin's Impact on the Fitness Industry

The Healthtech Initiative • 3 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Entrepreneurship Supplements Training Well-being
  1. Kris Gethin made a lasting impact on the fitness industry by reshaping supplement industry norms and promoting a health-focused approach to fitness.
  2. KAGED's journey reflects dedication to empowering individuals with knowledge and resources for holistic well-being and transformative physical changes.
  3. Kris Gethin's innovation in training methodologies and commitment to transparency set the foundation for KAGED's success in the supplement industry.

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.

We actually did remarkably well

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 25 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Pandemic Management Well-being Information Flow
  1. During the Covid-19 crisis, people reacted impressively quickly once they were aware of the seriousness of the situation, leading to a notable global response.
  2. Public health officials sometimes underestimate the public's ability to act sensibly with nuanced information, leading to overly prescriptive directives.
  3. The pandemic response was influenced by local experiences and the availability of information through the Internet and smartphones, which played a significant role in managing the crisis.

weird

Freddie deBoer • 2 HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Acceptance Stigma Well-being Compassion
  1. The concept of being weird but loved and popular is explored, challenging the idea that weirdness and lonliness go hand in hand.
  2. The text discusses the complexities of mental illness and the challenges of societal perceptions, especially focusing on the need for compassion and understanding.
  3. There is a critique of the modern tendency to medicalize behavior, like with disorders such as ARFID, and the importance of not losing sight of genuine human struggles and complexities.

Thoughts on Flourishing

The Permanent Problem • 5 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Well-being Ethics Society
  1. Human flourishing can be seen through relationships, projects, and experiences.
  2. There is a distinction between individual and collective flourishing, with different requirements and tensions.
  3. Balancing average, peak, and total flourishing perspectives is crucial for understanding what constitutes a good life and society.

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.

043: Nutrition in Neuroscience Part 3

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jan 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Neuroscience Mental health Physical health Well-being
  1. Nutrition has a significant impact on mental and emotional health, the function of the senses, and control over body movements.
  2. Certain nutrients like vitamin A play crucial roles in preventing conditions like night blindness and setting circadian rhythms.
  3. Understanding the connection between nutrition and neuroscience can help manage pain, sensitivities, and overall physiological well-being.

018: How I Lost 30 Pounds in Four Months, and How I Knew It Was Time.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 09 Aug 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Fitness Well-being Stress management
  1. Ketogenesis can be achieved through different methods like adding MCT oil or coconut without strictly restricting carbs, offering flexibility in dietary choices.
  2. Listening to your body's signals about stress and timing is crucial before embarking on weight loss journeys.
  3. Prioritizing destressing and emotional well-being can be key to enabling successful weight loss efforts.