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Our Fractured World and Wellbeing

Our Fractured World and Wellbeing Today, I ask you to pause with me to reflect. Contemplate how our fractured world impacts your mental wellbeing. Let’s explore our fractured world and wellbeing. A World in Distress Tall order to address in this section, I agree. Our world is in distress. The distress is palpable all around

Wellbeing of The World

Wellbeing of The World None of us is an island, despite the rallying cries of our individualistic society in the USA. We are interconnected. Thus, my wellbeing affects your wellbeing. Our wellbeing as a nation affects the wellbeing of the world. Let’s explore No Man Is An Island The English language classic ‘poem’ entitled “No

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

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,

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

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

Building a Beautiful City

Building a Beautiful City I frequently mention the importance of social connectedness to wellbeing. Today, let’s explore how we can build a beautiful community to promote wellbeing. Wellbeing in Community Consider how your environment affects your mood and outlook. Beauty in the environment affects your mental health. If you are surrounded by the shells of

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

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

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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