"Focusing on nothing makes me think about everything" "My mind is literally racing" "I feel like I have to move" So, I decided to seek out new ways they can approach mindful thinking. Check out the link below, listing 22 Mindfulness Exercises, Techniques & Activities For Adults
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Study Aims for Sweet Spot of Teens’ Screen Time — via Psych Central News —
Fair is fair, teen fam. Looking at screens for moderate amounts of time does not seem to strongly impact wellness. You can still totally mess up your head using apps on phones to communicate with friends, though. If you notice that you seem to struggle a lot with "toxic" relationships, or maybe have codependent tendencies, then you… Continue reading Study Aims for Sweet Spot of Teens’ Screen Time — via Psych Central News —
Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity — via ScienceDaily ::
Evidence implication: A few episodes of binge drinking to a state of drunkenness, or non-dependent recreational drinking, during teenage years permanently alters cognitive functioning and emotional regulation. If you know a teen, share this information with them. You remember what it was like to be a teenager (if you aren't currently one now) - there's… Continue reading Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity — via ScienceDaily ::
Hope for the Restless
"Insomnia patients who focus on behavioral changes may be less stressed and more functional during the day than counterparts relying on medication, a recent study suggests." (Via Reuters) Like many people, I have suffered from episodes of acute insomnia, and over the years have adopted many of the recommended sleep hygiene techniques that emerged from research in… Continue reading Hope for the Restless
What the Data Really Says About Police and Racial Bias | Vanity Fair
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/07/data-police-racial-bias I'm a big proponate of utilizing meta data (the collection and cross analysis of large data sets from smaller or more specifically focused studies) to develop more accurate understandings of big issues. Police violence and the disproportionate oppression of black and other minorities is critical to be talking about, as well as informing your… Continue reading What the Data Really Says About Police and Racial Bias | Vanity Fair
Take a deep breath…
It isn't the headlong rush into battle, or the certainty of purpose bestowed to the devout. No matter what they say, no person always possesses it. It isn't the mark of a good person, or a sign of true character, or an iron will. It is never easy. It lives in the space where you… Continue reading Take a deep breath…
Relationships are about lying
There's a commonly held belief that relationships are a dance of false faces, beginning with the first lies we tell each other to seem appealing enough to not reject. We fear rejection, and yearn for companionship, so it's natural that we lie or hide things about ourselves to achieve that, right? Not necessarily. After all,… Continue reading Relationships are about lying
When is the best time to drink coffee?
If you have a hard time managing your energy levels during the day, you may be one of the millions of people who use some amount of caffeine to help you overcome lack of focus or physical fatigue. In this short and informative video, evidence from research in neuroscience is presented to explain how there… Continue reading When is the best time to drink coffee?
Writing it Out
As someone who believes in the power language has to shape and change our lives, I am a big advocate for processing thoughts and feelings through writing. At its simplest, writing is an excellent way to take a thought or feeling out of our mind and project it somewhere it is safe to unpack, a… Continue reading Writing it Out
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