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Being mentally resilient is linked to living longer and healthier
A large study of older adults finds that people with higher mental resilience, including calmness, perseverance, self-reliance and a sense…
How Nate Postlethwait rebuilt his life after severe trauma
Nate Postlethwait is a writer who shares thoughts on trauma recovery, inner child work, and nervous system awareness from a survivor perspective.
Pausing five seconds before reacting can prevent most relationship fights
Recent psychological research demonstrates that taking just a five-second pause during tense moments in a relationship can significantly reduce aggression…
Crystal says ChatGPT did more for her trauma than her therapists
In a Business Insider essay, Crystal, 34, says a custom ChatGPT helped her face trauma after several therapists did not work out. Trials of supervised therapy chatbots show symptom drops, but none tested ChatGPT used this way.
A tidy home contributes to happiness and productivity
Research shows that having a tidy home promotes happiness and reduces stress. Clutter-free environments not only improve mental well-being but…
Venting does not calm anger, but deep breathing and relaxation do
An Ohio State review of 154 studies and 10,189 people found that venting, punching a bag, or jogging did not reduce anger, while deep breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, and slow yoga did.
videoPractical ways to keep your brain sharp as you age
the molecular and lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Key points include the importance of longevity…
Skip the blame and invite dialogue: simple language shifts that build kids’ emotional intelligence
Good emotional intelligence starts with how adults talk to children. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Julia DiGangi says three everyday phrases undermine…
Frank Barron found creative people combine opposite traits
At UC Berkeley in the 1950s and 1960s, psychologist Frank Barron found that highly creative writers, architects, and scientists combined opposite traits, preferred complexity, and paired troubled test profiles with high ego strength, an early idea of resilience.