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Our Wellbeing, World Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing, The World’s Wellbeing I repeatedly say that we are interconnected. We need each other. Research and common sense and sociocultural history confirm that social contact impacts our wellbeing. Let’s contemplate our wellbeing, the world’s wellbeing. One World in Wellbeing The last that I checked, we live in one world on this earth. People…
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Heart Health for Mental Wellbeing
Heart Health for Mental Wellbeing Heart health is important for our mental wellbeing. Let’s explore heart health for mental wellbeing. American Heart Association for Our Wellbeing A wonderful resource is the American Heart Association website. https://www.heart.org/ Imagine your child has a cardiac condition. How would you feel? Consider caring for a family member, a partner,…
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Daylight Savings and Wellbeing: Spring 2025
Daylight Savings and Wellbeing: Spring 2025 In many parts of the USA, March 9, 2025, is the date for Daylight Savings Time (DST). The change in time can affect our mental health Let’s explore Daylight Savings and Wellbeing. Recall that not every country observes DST and, if they do, it does not necessarily fall on…
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Wellbeing in the USA: 2025 or 1925?
Wellbeing in the USA: 2025 or 1925? Wellbeing in the USA in 2025 is not what it could be. Sometimes I wonder if I am living in 1925 or 2025. Let’s explore. What’s the Problem? Wellbeing is such a simple concept. But, the world has become preoccupied with the idea of a work ethic and…
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Managing Psychiatric Symptoms: Treatment Options
Managing Psychiatric Symptoms: Treatment Options Persons experiencing psychiatric symptoms may require therapeutic interventions in order to be able to function in society. Several modalities exist to help people manage their psychiatric symptoms. Let’s briefly review some treatment options for managing psychiatric symptoms. Psychotherapeutic Interventions Psychotherapy, commonly known as talk therapy or therapy, encompasses a range…
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Managing Emotions Through Awareness
Managing Emotions Through Awareness Managing our emotions may seem like a simple task. Neuroscience tells us that emotions and their management require involvement of multiple brain centers. Being aware of our emotions is a benefit for managing them. Let’s explore further. The Neuroscience of Emotions I do not pretend to be an expert in the…
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Cultivating Silence for Future Altruistic Actions
Cultivating Silence for Future Altruistic Actions Silence conveys a sense of being quiet as well as the idea of contemplating future actions. Altruism can be a part of those actions. Let’s explore how we can opt for cultivating silence for future altruistic actions. Silence Defined Silence is the absence of sound. Silence is stillness in…
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Smiling, Emotional States, and Neuroscience
Smiling, Emotional States, and Neuroscience Smiling is a complex activity. Let’s explore smiling, emotional states, and neuroscience. Smiling Defined What’s in a smile? Loaded question. A smile is a means to communicate information from the person smiling to the world outside of the smiling person. A smile is a facial expression. Many muscles are involved…