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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Sophisticated Defense Mechanism of Optimization

Fixating on optimization can serve as a defense mechanism, allowing individuals to distract themselves from the more uncomfortable realities of life that they would rather avoid.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Small Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Is a Lot

Self-care isn't selfish; it's what helps us show up more well-resourced for whatever comes our way.
Mindfulness
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

'Sorry, Baby' Conveys the Everyday Ordinariness of Terrible Things

Sorry, Baby explores the quiet and insidious nature of personal crises and the challenges of emerging adulthood.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I sold my Chicago condo to save money, but now I'm full of regret

The once-perfect suburban home had a new family, filled with hope, as I moved to a downtown Chicago condo to build a life filled with promise.
Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Idris Elba says 'grim' memories of his pre-Hollywood job help keep him motivated

Elba told host Amy Poehler that he didn't find success until he was around 35 and that life before that was often difficult. "There were some very tough times," he said.
Film
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Tomboy, profiterole baker, lover of musicals, we all miss her voice at end of the phone' - family of Elaine O'Hara share the eulogy the public never heard

Elaine O'Hara, a warm and vivid woman, is remembered for embracing life's challenges with joy, from being a tomboy to a rugby enthusiast.
Everyday cooking
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Women In Major Age Gap Relationships Are Sharing What It's Really Like

A significant age gap can be navigated successfully with mutual respect, understanding, and support.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir to be published in October

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir reflects on her toughest year and coincides with the presidential election, ruling out her candidacy.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Still Becoming: Growing in Life's Later Chapters

Aging can be a time for personal growth despite societal stereotypes.
Negative beliefs about aging can hinder well-being and change.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair

True power lies in managing thoughts and reactions during overwhelming challenges.
Acceptance of unchangeable situations is essential for inner peace.
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

10 Days Only-14+ Life-Changing Tools for the Price of One! - Tiny Buddha

Emotional struggles inspire new creations, blending personal experience with a helpful product launch.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"I'm Sure Your Patients Are Getting Better"

Psychotherapy emphasizes facing life's realities over achieving happiness.
Patients must find their own purpose post-therapy.
Therapeutic success is measured by freedom, not perfection.
Video games
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How learning like a gamer helped this high-school dropout succeed

In 'Elden Ring', players learn that death leads to growth and exploration through respawning mechanics.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

An Awakening to the Possibility of Joy in Life

The most vivid part of the memory was running around. I felt alive. I gained some sort of sentience that I existed. The world puzzle pieces started coming together a little bit.
Mental health
Mental health
fromBustle
3 months ago

I'm Afraid My Saturn Return Will Be An Absolute Sh*tshow

Saturn returns can bring upheaval but also opportunities for growth and reinvention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Psychology of Pivoting

Pivoting isn't failure-it's awareness; life's challenges can redirect you towards better opportunities.
Use facts over feelings; interoception and reframing enhance decision-making.
Growth includes loops and setbacks which often indicate deeper learning.
#resilience
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

Three Secrets of Resilient People

Resilience can be cultivated by changing perspectives on life's events and accepting struggle as a normal part of life.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Family Deaths, Life-Threatening Illness-Play Ball!

Jim Clark exemplifies resilience by maintaining calm amid significant personal tragedies, emphasizing the importance of managing anxiety during tough times.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Family Deaths, Life-Threatening Illness-Play Ball!

Jim Clark exemplifies resilience by maintaining calm amid significant personal tragedies, emphasizing the importance of managing anxiety during tough times.
NYC music
fromKqed
4 months ago

How Spirituality Led Richmond's King NTG Back To Hip-Hop | KQED

King NTG reflects on his music journey and personal growth amid hustling challenges and life changes.
SF food
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

The Sweet and Sour K-Drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" Measures Life in Four Seasons of Love | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

The Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" explores themes of love, perseverance, and gender inequality through the lives of its complex characters.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Be Like Sisyphus

Hopeful pessimism acknowledges life's meaninglessness while finding purpose and hopefulness even amid despair.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

If the Magic from the Movie "Practical Magic" Had Actually Been Practical

Everyday life can feel magical through solving practical problems creatively.
Finding humor in ordinary tasks highlights the magic in daily life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

I had a walloping left hook I didn't see coming': ex-Girls singer Christopher Owens on his journey back from rock bottom

"In 2017, Owens faced a turning point after a decade of music, considering family life when a motorcycle accident set off a downward spiral of hardship."
Writing
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