We need to teach kids to rehearse strategies for protection but not make the training too vivid. #saugushighschoolshooting #schoolviolence #ptsd latimes.com/california/sto…

If you are a #creative type or a wannabe creative, there might be something here for you. apps.apple.com/us/story/id148…

Savoring what is good does not mean you have to be in denial. It allows you to stay grounded. Scientists are increasingly realizing that we are wired to focus on bad things far more than good. In 2020, we can resolve to reverse that. wsj.com/articles/for-t…

Trying to learn something new? Try this #mindfulness #meditation technique: apple.news/ABxyIyvWaQtSXv…

Such a helpful article: nytimes.com/2020/01/31/sun… via The New York Times

via ⁦The New York Times⁩ This excellent article is worth discussing with someone you are close to. #couples #communication #Friendship #listening #marriage #parenting #gottman #love #parents nytimes.com/2020/02/11/wel…

via ⁦The New York Times⁩ So......IF you can forgive, you might recognize the whispers of love coming your way. #forgiveness #grudges #freetolove nytimes.com/2020/02/13/wel…

Stanford Researcher BJ Fogg on the 'Tiny Habits' That Lead to Big Breakthroughs | Maria Shriver mariashriver.com/stanford-resea…

In lockdown with your partner? Here’s how healthy couples survive. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…

Do we know how to make good decisions under pressure? nytimes.com/2020/04/16/opi…

Excellent tips for coping with the stress of #lockdown. #cognitiveoverload #decisionfatigue today.com/health/it-s-no…

via ⁦The New York Times⁩ These times they are a changin’ nytimes.com/2020/05/26/us/…

A Mom In South Africa Teaches Pandemic Life Lessons To Her Kids : Goats and Soda npr.org/sections/goats…

This is a BS-free article hbr.org/2021/01/this-t…

"The challenge for anyone interested in making progress is to simultaneously have (1) the confidence to go after what you want and (2) the humility to accept who you are right now and (3) the willingness to build skills that bridge the gap between 1 and 2." –James Clear

If you practice #mindful #meditation, try using it while you are listening to someone talk with you. 2 benefits: You will be less likely to interrupt and the other person will feel like you were listening. Feeling heard, the other person is more likely to listen to you.

The hallmark of an open mind is not letting your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.

We're too eager to bet on people who overestimate themselves—and too hesitant to invest in those who underestimate themselves. It's easier to build up confidence than to tear down arrogance. The people with the most potential are the ones who know they have a lot to learn.

If you are often empathetic, some #narcissists may want your #friendship. It's a perfect match: you love to give what they love to take. But it is lonely for you. Be a friend who can both give and receive. Choose friends who can do the same.

Some of the movies in this list might help with #anxiety. I plan to watch a few of these for the first time and a few more for second time. I’d love to know if you have a favorite for #calming #anxiety. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…