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by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Mindfulness isn’t a luxury or a trend — it’s a simple shift in how you experience daily life. By paying full attention to what’s happening right now — without judgment — you can reduce stress, increase focus, and find calm even in chaos. TL;DR Mindfulness means noticing the present moment — what […]

Debunking the common myths of catharsis (including rage rooms and exercise) or venting as methods for managing and reducing anger, and exploring what has proven more effective: https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-says-study?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=2f318da938-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-2f318da938-365490661

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Managing stress is something everyone wrestles with, and while you might turn to familiar strategies like exercise or meditation, there’s something quietly transformative about finding your way back to creativity. Whether you’re sketching out thoughts, molding ideas into music, or simply doodling at the edge of a page, creative outlets offer relief […]

A trending method called “cognitive shuffling” has some solid research as an activity to help insomniacs get to sleep: https://www.sciencealert.com/cognitive-shuffling-really-could-help-insomniacs-get-to-sleep

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info You don’t have to raise the next president or CEO to help your child become a leader. Leadership, at its core, is about influence, decision-making, and the ability to bring people together around a shared goal. It’s not about bossing others or standing out in front of a crowd with a microphone […]