In the Percy Jackson book series (by Rick Riordan and which I have been reading alongside my daughter) the mortals can’t see all the crazy that happens with the gods, demigods and monsters because of a hazy mist. The mist distorts their perception of events so that they can remain within their comfortable concept of…
Managing The Stresses And Anxieties Of Peer Pressure
February 9, 2022
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It can be very difficult to be yourself while others get on your case.As a result, here are eight tips on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of dealing with peer pressure from others. 1. Know where you stand on a certain issue: Ask yourself if you are willing to do something that your friends…
Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live
When a new psychology study comes out, its findings, gratitude makes people happy! meditating can boost your mood! Are often taken as truth about humanity as a whole. But in recent years, researchers have pointed out that much of psychology research involves participants who are WEIRD: Western, Educated, and from Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic countries. A…
How Optimism May Keep You Alive Longer
You’ve probably heard a story or two about someone who lived past 100. Perhaps you have a wise-cracking great-grandfather. Or maybe you heard about that WWII veteran who ate ice cream and smoked cigars every day. According to a recent study, one secret to a long life might be wholly unrelated to what we eat or how much…
The Top Ten Benefits of Sleep
Getting enough sleep has a lot of proven health benefits. Over time, skimping on sleep can impact more than just your morning mood. Research shows getting quality sleep on a regular basis can help improve various problems, from your blood sugar to your workouts. Here’s why you should give your body the ZZZs it needs….
Self-Compassion in the Classroom: Three Things You Can Do in Five Minutes
What is this self inside us, this silent Severe and speechless critic, who can terrorize us And urge us on to futile activity And in the end, judge us still more severely For the errors into which his own reproaches drove us? – T.S. Eliot, The Elder Statesman (1959) We have a tendency toward self-criticism as a way of…
How Playfulness Develops and Spurs a Drive to Learn
Everyone talks about the benefits of playfulness for learning and development. But what do we do to become playful? What helps or hinders us on that road? And what is it like to stay on that road? If we can map out the path, including its obstacles and its benefits, it will be easier to…
Minimalist Morning Routine for Calm & Productive Day
Having a good morning routine can help with everything from mood to productivity, and even interpersonal relationships. Finding a routine that works for you should be simple and intuitive. In today’s video, Hybrid Calisthenics will talk about his routine and how he creates a routine that works for him.
How to Get Better at Achieving Your Goals
I went into the summer with big plans, mainly to meditate and exercise a lot more. Then I went on vacation, and then the kids were home, and then I had a bunch of work travel…you know how it is. Here’s the thing: Intentions are never enough. Even full-blown goal-setting isn’t worth much if you don’t do…
Why Getting Outside and Doing New Things Makes Your Kids Happy
When you live in northern Michigan like we do, there’s a strong sense of urgency when summer arrives. The season is short so we try to pack in as much sun and fun as we can, while we can. Judging by the throngs of people at the beach, on the trails, out riding bikes, and on…
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