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Study Finds Taking A Vacation Every 2 Months Can Reduce Stress And Boost Work Performance
In today’s fast-paced wor…
#NewsBeep #News #Mentalhealth #benefitsofvacation #burnoutprevention #CA #Canada #employeewell-being #flexibleleavepolicies #frequentvacations #Health #healthbenefitsoftravelling #mentalhealthrecovery #MentalHealth #psychologicaldetachment #stressreduction #travelbenefits #travelresearch #Vacation #vacationbenefits #workstress #work-lifebalance
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/496864/ Study Finds Taking A Vacation Every 2 Months Can Reduce Stress And Boost Work Performance #BenefitsOfVacation #BurnoutPrevention #Éire #EmployeeWellBeing #FlexibleLeavePolicies #FrequentVacations #Health #HealthBenefitsOfTravelling #IE #Ireland #MentalHealth #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealth #PsychologicalDetachment #StressReduction #TravelBenefits #TravelResearch #vacation #VacationBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #WorkStress
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/976638/ Study Finds Taking A Vacation Every 2 Months Can Reduce Stress And Boost Work Performance #BenefitsOfVacation #BurnoutPrevention #EmployeeWellBeing #FlexibleLeavePolicies #FrequentVacations #Health #HealthBenefitsOfTravelling #MentalHealth #MentalHealthRecovery #PsychologicalDetachment #StressReduction #TravelBenefits #TravelResearch #UK #UnitedKingdom #vacation #VacationBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #WorkStress
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 08:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Study reveals the key ingredients for successful social media mental health interventions
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials testing the effects of social-media-based mental health interventions found that they lead to moderate-high reductions in stress symptoms and low-moderate reductions in depression and anxiety symptom severity. The interventions were more effective when participants were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided, social-oriented, and when effects were compared to groups that received care as usual. The paper was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
More than 1 in 8 adults and adolescents worldwide live with a mental disorder. The two most common types of mental health disorders are anxiety disorders and depression. However, estimates state that only a small fraction of individuals suffering from mental health disorders receive a treatment that results in the remission of symptoms. That is why scientists are looking for new ways to provide mental health treatments at scale to people who need them.
One prospective type of treatment that can be delivered at scale are online mental health interventions, particularly interventions delivered through social-media-based programs. These interventions represent organized efforts to provide psychological support, education, coping skills, or behavior-change strategies through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Reddit, or other online communities.
They include therapist-led groups, peer-support communities, psychoeducational posts, chat-based guidance, mood tracking, crisis resources, or structured activities based on approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness. These programs can make support more accessible because many people already use social media regularly and may find it easier to engage online than in traditional services. However, their quality, privacy protections, safety procedures, and effectiveness vary, with studies reporting inconsistent results about their effectiveness.
Study author Qiyang Zhang and her colleagues wanted to integrate the findings of rigorously designed randomized controlled trials examining the effectiveness of social-media-based mental health interventions in reducing mental health symptoms. They were interested in the overall impact of these treatments on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. These researchers also wanted to know how much these effects depend on the methodological specificities of studies and programs, such as program duration, program focus, or the control group the treatment was compared with.
They conducted a meta-analysis. The first author of this study conducted a search of databases of published scientific reports that included the Education Resources Information Center, PsychINFO, Scopus, PsychArticles, Communication and Mass Media Complete, PubMed, and Proquest databases. She also searched for studies through Paperfetcher across journals in the field the study authors considered reputable, and examined the reference lists of the papers they found.
Study authors looked for studies that reported results of randomized controlled trials with at least 30 participants per experimental condition. The intervention examined in the study needed to be delivered through social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and WeChat), and the difference in mental health symptoms between groups undergoing different treatments needed to be small at the start. Additionally, the interventions needed to be delivered by nonresearchers to better reflect how these programs would function in the real world.
They also required the difference between the number of participants who did not finish the study (the attrition rate) in the compared treatment conditions to be less than 15%. In this way, they wanted to reduce the risk that the observed treatment differences were caused by different dropout rates. For example, if participants who benefited least, or those who experienced the strongest effects or adverse experiences, left one condition more often than the other, the remaining participants could become systematically different, biasing the results.
In the end, after screening over 11,000 published studies, 17 studies met all the criteria the study authors defined. These studies reported the effects of 22 distinct intervention programs, comprising 5,624 total participants. Of these programs, 7 were conducted on adolescents, 7 on people in early adulthood, 7 included middle adulthood participants, while 1 study was of older individuals.
Twelve studies had more than 70% female participants. In 9 studies, participants were recruited based on a specific clinical condition.
Overall, the results showed that the examined studies had a low-moderate beneficial effect on mental health symptoms. The symptom reduction was the strongest for stress symptoms and it was moderate-high in size. Effects on reducing anxiety and depression symptoms were low-moderate.
Further analyses found that the examined social-media-based interventions tended to be more effective when the studies were conducted on groups that were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided (i.e., guided by humans including therapists, coaches, or research assistants), social-oriented (i.e., programs that provide mainly social interaction, emotional support, or companionship), and when control groups were people who received care as usual (i.e., where control group participants received standard care as opposed to waitlist groups). Interestingly, the researchers found that a participant’s age did not significantly affect the outcomes of the intervention.
“This meta-analysis synthesized the best evidence on this topic and found that, overall, high-quality social-media-based RCTs [randomized controlled trials] were effective in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. Given the benefits of scalability and cost-effectiveness of social-media-based approaches, mental health services should consider integrating online interventions into routine practice,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the mental health effects of social-media-based mental health interventions. However, the study authors note that the statistical power of their review was limited by the small sample size of available, high-quality studies. Furthermore, the reported effects are not generalizable to all social-media-based mental health interventions. In each case, the effects of a specific intervention depend on its particular characteristics and on its appropriateness for the mental health condition or difficulties that individuals undergoing the intervention are experiencing.
The paper, “Social-Media-Based Mental Health Interventions: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” was authored by Qiyang Zhang, Zixuan Huang, Yuan Sui, Fu-Hung Lin, Hongjie Guan, Li Li, Ke Wang, and Amanda Neitzel.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #SocialMediaMentalHealth #MentalHealthInterventions #OnlineTherapy #SocialSupportOnline #CBT #Mindfulness #DigitalHealth #StressReduction #AnxietyHelp #DepressionSupport
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 08:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Study reveals the key ingredients for successful social media mental health interventions
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials testing the effects of social-media-based mental health interventions found that they lead to moderate-high reductions in stress symptoms and low-moderate reductions in depression and anxiety symptom severity. The interventions were more effective when participants were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided, social-oriented, and when effects were compared to groups that received care as usual. The paper was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
More than 1 in 8 adults and adolescents worldwide live with a mental disorder. The two most common types of mental health disorders are anxiety disorders and depression. However, estimates state that only a small fraction of individuals suffering from mental health disorders receive a treatment that results in the remission of symptoms. That is why scientists are looking for new ways to provide mental health treatments at scale to people who need them.
One prospective type of treatment that can be delivered at scale are online mental health interventions, particularly interventions delivered through social-media-based programs. These interventions represent organized efforts to provide psychological support, education, coping skills, or behavior-change strategies through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Reddit, or other online communities.
They include therapist-led groups, peer-support communities, psychoeducational posts, chat-based guidance, mood tracking, crisis resources, or structured activities based on approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness. These programs can make support more accessible because many people already use social media regularly and may find it easier to engage online than in traditional services. However, their quality, privacy protections, safety procedures, and effectiveness vary, with studies reporting inconsistent results about their effectiveness.
Study author Qiyang Zhang and her colleagues wanted to integrate the findings of rigorously designed randomized controlled trials examining the effectiveness of social-media-based mental health interventions in reducing mental health symptoms. They were interested in the overall impact of these treatments on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. These researchers also wanted to know how much these effects depend on the methodological specificities of studies and programs, such as program duration, program focus, or the control group the treatment was compared with.
They conducted a meta-analysis. The first author of this study conducted a search of databases of published scientific reports that included the Education Resources Information Center, PsychINFO, Scopus, PsychArticles, Communication and Mass Media Complete, PubMed, and Proquest databases. She also searched for studies through Paperfetcher across journals in the field the study authors considered reputable, and examined the reference lists of the papers they found.
Study authors looked for studies that reported results of randomized controlled trials with at least 30 participants per experimental condition. The intervention examined in the study needed to be delivered through social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and WeChat), and the difference in mental health symptoms between groups undergoing different treatments needed to be small at the start. Additionally, the interventions needed to be delivered by nonresearchers to better reflect how these programs would function in the real world.
They also required the difference between the number of participants who did not finish the study (the attrition rate) in the compared treatment conditions to be less than 15%. In this way, they wanted to reduce the risk that the observed treatment differences were caused by different dropout rates. For example, if participants who benefited least, or those who experienced the strongest effects or adverse experiences, left one condition more often than the other, the remaining participants could become systematically different, biasing the results.
In the end, after screening over 11,000 published studies, 17 studies met all the criteria the study authors defined. These studies reported the effects of 22 distinct intervention programs, comprising 5,624 total participants. Of these programs, 7 were conducted on adolescents, 7 on people in early adulthood, 7 included middle adulthood participants, while 1 study was of older individuals.
Twelve studies had more than 70% female participants. In 9 studies, participants were recruited based on a specific clinical condition.
Overall, the results showed that the examined studies had a low-moderate beneficial effect on mental health symptoms. The symptom reduction was the strongest for stress symptoms and it was moderate-high in size. Effects on reducing anxiety and depression symptoms were low-moderate.
Further analyses found that the examined social-media-based interventions tended to be more effective when the studies were conducted on groups that were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided (i.e., guided by humans including therapists, coaches, or research assistants), social-oriented (i.e., programs that provide mainly social interaction, emotional support, or companionship), and when control groups were people who received care as usual (i.e., where control group participants received standard care as opposed to waitlist groups). Interestingly, the researchers found that a participant’s age did not significantly affect the outcomes of the intervention.
“This meta-analysis synthesized the best evidence on this topic and found that, overall, high-quality social-media-based RCTs [randomized controlled trials] were effective in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. Given the benefits of scalability and cost-effectiveness of social-media-based approaches, mental health services should consider integrating online interventions into routine practice,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the mental health effects of social-media-based mental health interventions. However, the study authors note that the statistical power of their review was limited by the small sample size of available, high-quality studies. Furthermore, the reported effects are not generalizable to all social-media-based mental health interventions. In each case, the effects of a specific intervention depend on its particular characteristics and on its appropriateness for the mental health condition or difficulties that individuals undergoing the intervention are experiencing.
The paper, “Social-Media-Based Mental Health Interventions: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” was authored by Qiyang Zhang, Zixuan Huang, Yuan Sui, Fu-Hung Lin, Hongjie Guan, Li Li, Ke Wang, and Amanda Neitzel.
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Since 1991 The National Psychologist has focused on keeping practicing psychologists current with news, information and items of interest. Check them out for more free articles, resources, and subscription information: https://www.nationalpsychologist.com
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It's primitive... but it works... mostly...
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #SocialMediaMentalHealth #MentalHealthInterventions #OnlineTherapy #SocialSupportOnline #CBT #Mindfulness #DigitalHealth #StressReduction #AnxietyHelp #DepressionSupport
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 08:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Study reveals the key ingredients for successful social media mental health interventions
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials testing the effects of social-media-based mental health interventions found that they lead to moderate-high reductions in stress symptoms and low-moderate reductions in depression and anxiety symptom severity. The interventions were more effective when participants were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided, social-oriented, and when effects were compared to groups that received care as usual. The paper was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
More than 1 in 8 adults and adolescents worldwide live with a mental disorder. The two most common types of mental health disorders are anxiety disorders and depression. However, estimates state that only a small fraction of individuals suffering from mental health disorders receive a treatment that results in the remission of symptoms. That is why scientists are looking for new ways to provide mental health treatments at scale to people who need them.
One prospective type of treatment that can be delivered at scale are online mental health interventions, particularly interventions delivered through social-media-based programs. These interventions represent organized efforts to provide psychological support, education, coping skills, or behavior-change strategies through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Reddit, or other online communities.
They include therapist-led groups, peer-support communities, psychoeducational posts, chat-based guidance, mood tracking, crisis resources, or structured activities based on approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness. These programs can make support more accessible because many people already use social media regularly and may find it easier to engage online than in traditional services. However, their quality, privacy protections, safety procedures, and effectiveness vary, with studies reporting inconsistent results about their effectiveness.
Study author Qiyang Zhang and her colleagues wanted to integrate the findings of rigorously designed randomized controlled trials examining the effectiveness of social-media-based mental health interventions in reducing mental health symptoms. They were interested in the overall impact of these treatments on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. These researchers also wanted to know how much these effects depend on the methodological specificities of studies and programs, such as program duration, program focus, or the control group the treatment was compared with.
They conducted a meta-analysis. The first author of this study conducted a search of databases of published scientific reports that included the Education Resources Information Center, PsychINFO, Scopus, PsychArticles, Communication and Mass Media Complete, PubMed, and Proquest databases. She also searched for studies through Paperfetcher across journals in the field the study authors considered reputable, and examined the reference lists of the papers they found.
Study authors looked for studies that reported results of randomized controlled trials with at least 30 participants per experimental condition. The intervention examined in the study needed to be delivered through social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and WeChat), and the difference in mental health symptoms between groups undergoing different treatments needed to be small at the start. Additionally, the interventions needed to be delivered by nonresearchers to better reflect how these programs would function in the real world.
They also required the difference between the number of participants who did not finish the study (the attrition rate) in the compared treatment conditions to be less than 15%. In this way, they wanted to reduce the risk that the observed treatment differences were caused by different dropout rates. For example, if participants who benefited least, or those who experienced the strongest effects or adverse experiences, left one condition more often than the other, the remaining participants could become systematically different, biasing the results.
In the end, after screening over 11,000 published studies, 17 studies met all the criteria the study authors defined. These studies reported the effects of 22 distinct intervention programs, comprising 5,624 total participants. Of these programs, 7 were conducted on adolescents, 7 on people in early adulthood, 7 included middle adulthood participants, while 1 study was of older individuals.
Twelve studies had more than 70% female participants. In 9 studies, participants were recruited based on a specific clinical condition.
Overall, the results showed that the examined studies had a low-moderate beneficial effect on mental health symptoms. The symptom reduction was the strongest for stress symptoms and it was moderate-high in size. Effects on reducing anxiety and depression symptoms were low-moderate.
Further analyses found that the examined social-media-based interventions tended to be more effective when the studies were conducted on groups that were more than 70% female, when the programs were human-guided (i.e., guided by humans including therapists, coaches, or research assistants), social-oriented (i.e., programs that provide mainly social interaction, emotional support, or companionship), and when control groups were people who received care as usual (i.e., where control group participants received standard care as opposed to waitlist groups). Interestingly, the researchers found that a participant’s age did not significantly affect the outcomes of the intervention.
“This meta-analysis synthesized the best evidence on this topic and found that, overall, high-quality social-media-based RCTs [randomized controlled trials] were effective in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, negative affect, and psychological distress. Given the benefits of scalability and cost-effectiveness of social-media-based approaches, mental health services should consider integrating online interventions into routine practice,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the mental health effects of social-media-based mental health interventions. However, the study authors note that the statistical power of their review was limited by the small sample size of available, high-quality studies. Furthermore, the reported effects are not generalizable to all social-media-based mental health interventions. In each case, the effects of a specific intervention depend on its particular characteristics and on its appropriateness for the mental health condition or difficulties that individuals undergoing the intervention are experiencing.
The paper, “Social-Media-Based Mental Health Interventions: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” was authored by Qiyang Zhang, Zixuan Huang, Yuan Sui, Fu-Hung Lin, Hongjie Guan, Li Li, Ke Wang, and Amanda Neitzel.
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Since 1991 The National Psychologist has focused on keeping practicing psychologists current with news, information and items of interest. Check them out for more free articles, resources, and subscription information: https://www.nationalpsychologist.com
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It's primitive... but it works... mostly...
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #SocialMediaMentalHealth #MentalHealthInterventions #OnlineTherapy #SocialSupportOnline #CBT #Mindfulness #DigitalHealth #StressReduction #AnxietyHelp #DepressionSupport
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/?p=419982 Baduanjin exercise reduces high blood pressure effectively in adults #baduanjin #BloodPressureReduction #BreathingControl #ChineseExercise #Éire #Fitness #Health #HealthStudy #HeartHealth #HighBloodPressure #HypertensionManagement #IE #Ireland #LowImpactExercise #StressReduction
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Baduanjin exercise reduces high blood pressure effectively in adults
Managing high blood pressure often means making long-term lifestyle changes: regular exercise, healthy eating, and sometimes lifelong medication.…
#NewsBeep #News #Fitness #baduanjin #bloodpressurereduction #breathingcontrol #CA #Canada #Chineseexercise #Health #HealthStudy #hearthealth #HighBloodPressure #hypertensionmanagement #low-impactexercise #stressreduction
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/871015/ Baduanjin exercise reduces high blood pressure effectively in adults #baduanjin #BloodPressureReduction #BreathingControl #ChineseExercise #Fitness #Health #HealthStudy #HeartHealth #HighBloodPressure #HypertensionManagement #LowImpactExercise #StressReduction #UK #UnitedKingdom
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What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating
Finally, Tsui notes, psychological factors could also affect how your body responds to stress-eating. Depending on how much…
#NewsBeep #News #Mentalhealth #binge-eatingdisorder #Eatingdisorders #emotionaleating #Health #MentalHealth #Stress #stressreduction #UK #UnitedKingdom
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What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating
Finally, Tsui notes, psychological factors could also affect how your body responds to stress-eating. Depending on how much…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mentalhealth #binge-eatingdisorder #eatingdisorders #emotionaleating #Health #MentalHealth #stress #stressreduction
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What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating
Finally, Tsui notes, psychological factors could also affect how your body responds to stress-eating. Depending on how much…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mentalhealth #binge-eatingdisorder #eatingdisorders #emotionaleating #Health #MentalHealth #stress #stressreduction
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/801865/ What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating #BingeEatingDisorder #EatingDisorders #EmotionalEating #Health #MentalHealth #Stress #StressReduction #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/366106/ What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating #BingeEatingDisorder #EatingDisorders #Éire #EmotionalEating #Health #IE #Ireland #MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Stress #StressReduction
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10 “Grandma Hobbies” That Ease Anxiety Symptoms – From Crocheting to Gardening https://www.allforgardening.com/1627866/10-grandma-hobbies-that-ease-anxiety-symptoms-from-crocheting-to-gardening/ #AnxietyRelief #CreativeTherapy #garden #gardening #GrandmaHobbies #MentalWellness #MindfulLiving #SlowLiving #StressReduction
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10 “Grandma Hobbies” That Ease Anxiety Symptoms – From Crocheting to Gardening https://www.allforgardening.com/1627866/10-grandma-hobbies-that-ease-anxiety-symptoms-from-crocheting-to-gardening/ #AnxietyRelief #CreativeTherapy #garden #gardening #GrandmaHobbies #MentalWellness #MindfulLiving #SlowLiving #StressReduction
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/734793/ Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news #BreathingExercises #GroundingTechniques #Health #HealthyEating #MentalHealth #News #NewsOverload #SleepHacks #Stress #StressReduction #StressRelief #TippMethod #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news
“May you live in interesting times,” said British statesman Joseph Chamberlin, though the quote is attributed to many—including…
#NewsBeep #News #Mentalhealth #breathingexercises #groundingtechniques #Health #Healthyeating #MentalHealth #newsoverload #sleephacks #Stress #stressreduction #stressrelief #tippmethod #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/313794/ Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news #BreathingExercises #Éire #GroundingTechniques #Health #HealthyEating #IE #Ireland #MentalHealth #MentalHealth #News #NewsOverload #SleepHacks #Stress #StressReduction #StressRelief #TippMethod
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Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news
Picture yourself at eighty-five. You live alone in a fourth-floor apartment in a busy city. You loved the…
#NewsBeep #News #Mentalhealth #AU #Australia #breathingexercises #groundingtechniques #Health #HealthyEating #MentalHealth #newsoverload #sleephacks #stress #stressreduction #stressrelief #tippmethod
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Sometimes I watch my thoughts like they are muted reruns of a favorite childhood TV show where I know the lines by heart.
Curious about meditation? 👉 https://lttr.ai/Anjne
#thoughtechoes #meditation #mindfulness #StressReduction #HighBloodPressure
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Not enough time and too much stress? This 3-minute breath practice is for you. Learn and practice S breath. This brief but effective pranayama (breath) practice will leave you feeling chill. No special skills or equipment required!
Press play when you’re ready to feel calm and relaxed.
#ThreeMinuteChill #Yoga #SelfCare #Pranayama #Breath #BreathPractice #Breathe #Calm #Stress #StressReduction #Relax #Chill
https://thunderhoneysnowstudio.ca/video/3-minute-chill-s-breath/
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Not enough time and too much stress? This 3-minute breath practice is for you. Learn and practice S breath. This brief but effective pranayama (breath) practice will leave you feeling chill. No special skills or equipment required!
Press play when you’re ready to feel calm and relaxed.
#ThreeMinuteChill #Yoga #SelfCare #Pranayama #Breath #BreathPractice #Breathe #Calm #Stress #StressReduction #Relax #Chill
https://thunderhoneysnowstudio.ca/video/3-minute-chill-s-breath/
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Not enough time and too much stress? This 3-minute breath practice is for you. Learn and practice S breath. This brief but effective pranayama (breath) practice will leave you feeling chill. No special skills or equipment required!
Press play when you’re ready to feel calm and relaxed.
#ThreeMinuteChill #Yoga #SelfCare #Pranayama #Breath #BreathPractice #Breathe #Calm #Stress #StressReduction #Relax #Chill
https://thunderhoneysnowstudio.ca/video/3-minute-chill-s-breath/
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Not enough time and too much stress? This 3-minute breath practice is for you. Learn and practice S breath. This brief but effective pranayama (breath) practice will leave you feeling chill. No special skills or equipment required!
Press play when you’re ready to feel calm and relaxed.
#ThreeMinuteChill #Yoga #SelfCare #Pranayama #Breath #BreathPractice #Breathe #Calm #Stress #StressReduction #Relax #Chill
https://thunderhoneysnowstudio.ca/video/3-minute-chill-s-breath/
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Not enough time and too much stress? This 3-minute breath practice is for you. Learn and practice S breath. This brief but effective pranayama (breath) practice will leave you feeling chill. No special skills or equipment required!
Press play when you’re ready to feel calm and relaxed.
#ThreeMinuteChill #Yoga #SelfCare #Pranayama #Breath #BreathPractice #Breathe #Calm #Stress #StressReduction #Relax #Chill
https://thunderhoneysnowstudio.ca/video/3-minute-chill-s-breath/
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Dr. Alice Rizzi shares a few mindfulness practices specifically helpful for people who struggle with perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking in this Thinkydoers episode.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd0U
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Dr. Alice Rizzi shares a few mindfulness practices specifically helpful for people who struggle with perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking in this Thinkydoers episode.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd0U
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Dr. Alice Rizzi shares a few mindfulness practices specifically helpful for people who struggle with perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking in this Thinkydoers episode.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd0U
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Dr. Alice Rizzi shares a few mindfulness practices specifically helpful for people who struggle with perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking in this Thinkydoers episode.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd0U
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Dr. Alice Rizzi shares a few mindfulness practices specifically helpful for people who struggle with perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking in this Thinkydoers episode.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd0U
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I used to think meditation meant eliminating thoughts. Turns out, my mind had other plans. Here’s how a more mindful approach helped me reconnect with myself — and how you can try it too. Read the full post 👇
https://www.originalmacguy.com/why-breath-only-meditation-failed-me-and-what-im-doing-now-pt-2/
#mindfulness #meditation #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulbreathing #GilFronsdal #emotionalawareness #stressreduction #personalgrowth
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I used to think meditation meant eliminating thoughts. Turns out, my mind had other plans. Here’s how a more mindful approach helped me reconnect with myself — and how you can try it too. Read the full post 👇
https://www.originalmacguy.com/why-breath-only-meditation-failed-me-and-what-im-doing-now-pt-2/
#mindfulness #meditation #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulbreathing #GilFronsdal #emotionalawareness #stressreduction #personalgrowth
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I used to think meditation meant eliminating thoughts. Turns out, my mind had other plans. Here’s how a more mindful approach helped me reconnect with myself — and how you can try it too. Read the full post 👇
https://www.originalmacguy.com/why-breath-only-meditation-failed-me-and-what-im-doing-now-pt-2/
#mindfulness #meditation #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulbreathing #GilFronsdal #emotionalawareness #stressreduction #personalgrowth
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I used to think meditation meant eliminating thoughts. Turns out, my mind had other plans. Here’s how a more mindful approach helped me reconnect with myself — and how you can try it too. Read the full post 👇
https://www.originalmacguy.com/why-breath-only-meditation-failed-me-and-what-im-doing-now-pt-2/
#mindfulness #meditation #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulbreathing #GilFronsdal #emotionalawareness #stressreduction #personalgrowth
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I used to think meditation meant eliminating thoughts. Turns out, my mind had other plans. Here’s how a more mindful approach helped me reconnect with myself — and how you can try it too. Read the full post 👇
https://www.originalmacguy.com/why-breath-only-meditation-failed-me-and-what-im-doing-now-pt-2/
#mindfulness #meditation #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulbreathing #GilFronsdal #emotionalawareness #stressreduction #personalgrowth
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The Wisdom Of Just For Today
Most people familiar with Reiki have heard the principles of Reiki a time or two. Or you may have come across them at your local yoga studio as a gentle reminder to practice mindfulness. If you have not heard of the Reiki Principles, you are in for a treat, dear reader, as we explore the meaning and wisdom of each one.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Worry is the thief of time. When we worry, we are not living in the present moment and are allowing the future to invade our now-ness. The beauty of just for today, I will not worry, is that we are not saying we will never worry again- thus creating more anxiety. We focus on the present and what is currently in our control.
Let’s talk about anxiety briefly. Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and unease. Everyone experiences anxiety to some degree at some point in their life, but for some people, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily activities.
I suffered from social anxiety and general anxiety off and on for years. It was worse during my last year in college. At the time, I did not have adequate coping skills. I remember having a panic attack in the middle of a calculus exam- I wound up withdrawing from the class.
It was shortly after this I started looking into self-hypnosis and meditation to help with my anxiety. If someone had told me then, “Just for today, do not worry,” I would have told them where they could shove their pithy phrase!
It is difficult to extract oneself from emotional turmoil if there has not been practice while calm. Years of meditation practice have fostered a stillness within, a place of refuge available even amid anxiety.
Do I still worry from time to time- absolutely! However, my moments of worry no longer spiral outward, causing panic attacks or indecision. I can take a breath and ask myself some pertinent questions, such as:
Is there anything I can do about the situation in the moment?
Is worry going to affect the outcome or make things worse?
The answer to these questions is usually NO. So I focus on my breath, gently reminding myself I have no control over the outcome of most life situations.
Again, this hasn’t happened overnight- this is years of practice – there is no mastering, only continued practice.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Anger is a natural and normal emotion that everyone experiences occasionally, often described as intense displeasure, frustration, or annoyance that arises in response to a perceived threat or injustice.
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comThe keyword is perceived. We tend to take situations personally, even when not meant to be. This can lead us down a path of frustration and anger, which can harm our well-being. By recognizing this tendency and approaching situations objectively and rationally, we can free ourselves from unnecessary negative emotions and find a more positive and fulfilling path forward.
Anger can range from mild irritation to intense rage and can be triggered by various internal or external factors. While some levels of anger are healthy and can even be productive, excessive or uncontrolled anger can harm us and others. Managing and expressing our anger healthily is essential to maintaining positive relationships and overall well-being.
For example, my morning commute can be the worst part of my day. Aggressive driving on the highway is dangerous and stressful, as I am routinely cut off by drivers who insist on weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds. Occasionally, when cut off, my anger is intense- I curse and yell, honk my horn, and sometimes stew about the other driver for the rest of my commute or longer, continually sending waves of anger throughout my entire body. Not healthy.
If I remember my Reiki principles during these experiences, I can extricate myself from the emotional turmoil. The other driver is not out to get me or anyone else- they are only concerned with themselves. And perhaps they are in a crisis. Maybe someone is sick and racing to get to a hospital. When I allow these thoughts to arise, I can have compassion for the other person and pray or send them healing energy on their journey.
This also helps my journey, as instead of waves of anger washing through every cell of my vessel, I am sending compassion because, just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
This principle occasionally needs clarification. It applies to professional work as well as to work done in personal or professional settings. Working honestly means not taking shortcuts and being truthful about one’s abilities.
In a professional setting, we strive for integrity in our work by paying attention to detail and deadlines and asking for help when necessary. It means putting our ego aside to accomplish what is best for the whole.
In our personal endeavors, working honestly can refer to taking care of family and friends responsibly and cultivating relationships supported by mutual trust.
Photo by fauxels on Pexels.comWith the current profusion of AI in industry, this principle takes center stage. We need to ask ourselves if we are responsibly using this technology. Using AI to write entire blog posts or essays without acknowledging AI is not ethical, in my opinion. This technology is a wonderful asset for constructing outlines, spawning ideas, or correcting grammar and spelling mistakes, as we have all used spellcheck for years. Yet, the temptation to use it as an “easy button” constantly exists.
By remembering the principle of just for today, I will do my work honestly; we can relieve ourselves of the temptation to take shortcuts, for there are lessons in making mistakes. The regular practice of our skills hones our unique, authentic voice, the true voice we should share with the world. The voice of AI lacks humanness. The compassion that a life resplendent of love and sorrow, pleasure and pain, and failure and triumph allows us to have a deep, honest connection with others, as it is in these emotions that we share common humanity.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
This seems simple enough, yet we forget how blessed we are in moments of sorrow or dealing with many hardships. However, even amid turmoil, we can shift our energy and perspective if we can find some small way to be grateful.
One way to shift your perspective is to reflect on the blessings in your life, no matter how big or small they may be. I have found it helpful for my mental health to appreciate the simple blessings of having good health, a place to live, and food to eat. If we have these things, we are luckier than a significant portion of the human population. However, we should avoid comparing ourselves to our friends and family, as it can lead to feelings of jealousy and dissatisfaction. If you find yourself on this path, ask yourself why it matters if others have more than you.
We must remind ourselves that everyone’s journey is unique, and comparing our blessings to others often leads to unnecessary stress on our mental well-being. Gratitude is a powerful tool that can help us navigate challenging times by acknowledging the positive aspects of our lives. It allows us to focus on what we do have rather than what we lack, fostering a sense of contentment and fulfillment. Embracing an attitude of gratitude can profoundly impact our overall outlook, promoting resilience and a more positive mindset.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
This seems simple enough, right? Yet we all, at some point, take out our frustrations on others who are not deserving of our ire. We need to remember that everyone is fighting their own battles, and a simple smile can profoundly affect someone’s day.
We must also be aware of our actions concerning the natural world of which we are an intrinsic part. Due to technology and our selfish trappings, we forget that we have no more right to a radiant life than any other part of existence. We exist in a web of life where every part matters or nothing does. We only realize our impact when we see news headlines regarding the garbage patch in the oceans or when wildlife encroaches on our dwellings because we selfishly take THEIR land and homes from them in the name of progress. Is it progress if we destroy our only home in the process?
Photo by Alex Andrews on Pexels.comThe interconnectedness of all life on Earth is a fundamental truth often overlooked in pursuing human development and progress. The advancement of technology has led to a disconnect between humanity and the natural world, fostering a sense of entitlement and detachment from our responsibilities as caretakers of the planet. It is crucial to acknowledge that our actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting our well-being and the delicate balance of the ecosystems that support all forms of life.
The timeless wisdom encapsulated in the Reiki principles gently reminds us of our interconnectedness with the universe and each other. Through daily mindfulness, compassion, honesty, gratitude, and kindness, we can cultivate a more harmonious and conscious way of being.
If you would like to immerse yourself in the wisdom of Just for Today, listen to a guided meditation designed to foster presence and acceptance.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AGlTZ0uy4qYDlCmR6WIjq?si=lQRMjXJPRcqfCCpPONbU7Q
Namaste.
#anxiety #awareness #balance #calm #calmAndCentered #healing #justForToday #meditation #mentalwellbeing #mindful #MindfulLiving #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #peacefulLife #practice #reiki #reikiMasterTeacher #reikiPrinciples #resilience #simplemeditationpractice #simplepratice #stressRelief #stressreduction
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The Wisdom Of Just For Today
Most people familiar with Reiki have heard the principles of Reiki a time or two. Or you may have come across them at your local yoga studio as a gentle reminder to practice mindfulness. If you have not heard of the Reiki Principles, you are in for a treat, dear reader, as we explore the meaning and wisdom of each one.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Worry is the thief of time. When we worry, we are not living in the present moment and are allowing the future to invade our now-ness. The beauty of just for today, I will not worry, is that we are not saying we will never worry again- thus creating more anxiety. We focus on the present and what is currently in our control.
Let’s talk about anxiety briefly. Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and unease. Everyone experiences anxiety to some degree at some point in their life, but for some people, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily activities.
I suffered from social anxiety and general anxiety off and on for years. It was worse during my last year in college. At the time, I did not have adequate coping skills. I remember having a panic attack in the middle of a calculus exam- I wound up withdrawing from the class.
It was shortly after this I started looking into self-hypnosis and meditation to help with my anxiety. If someone had told me then, “Just for today, do not worry,” I would have told them where they could shove their pithy phrase!
It is difficult to extract oneself from emotional turmoil if there has not been practice while calm. Years of meditation practice have fostered a stillness within, a place of refuge available even amid anxiety.
Do I still worry from time to time- absolutely! However, my moments of worry no longer spiral outward, causing panic attacks or indecision. I can take a breath and ask myself some pertinent questions, such as:
Is there anything I can do about the situation in the moment?
Is worry going to affect the outcome or make things worse?
The answer to these questions is usually NO. So I focus on my breath, gently reminding myself I have no control over the outcome of most life situations.
Again, this hasn’t happened overnight- this is years of practice – there is no mastering, only continued practice.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Anger is a natural and normal emotion that everyone experiences occasionally, often described as intense displeasure, frustration, or annoyance that arises in response to a perceived threat or injustice.
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comThe keyword is perceived. We tend to take situations personally, even when not meant to be. This can lead us down a path of frustration and anger, which can harm our well-being. By recognizing this tendency and approaching situations objectively and rationally, we can free ourselves from unnecessary negative emotions and find a more positive and fulfilling path forward.
Anger can range from mild irritation to intense rage and can be triggered by various internal or external factors. While some levels of anger are healthy and can even be productive, excessive or uncontrolled anger can harm us and others. Managing and expressing our anger healthily is essential to maintaining positive relationships and overall well-being.
For example, my morning commute can be the worst part of my day. Aggressive driving on the highway is dangerous and stressful, as I am routinely cut off by drivers who insist on weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds. Occasionally, when cut off, my anger is intense- I curse and yell, honk my horn, and sometimes stew about the other driver for the rest of my commute or longer, continually sending waves of anger throughout my entire body. Not healthy.
If I remember my Reiki principles during these experiences, I can extricate myself from the emotional turmoil. The other driver is not out to get me or anyone else- they are only concerned with themselves. And perhaps they are in a crisis. Maybe someone is sick and racing to get to a hospital. When I allow these thoughts to arise, I can have compassion for the other person and pray or send them healing energy on their journey.
This also helps my journey, as instead of waves of anger washing through every cell of my vessel, I am sending compassion because, just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
This principle occasionally needs clarification. It applies to professional work as well as to work done in personal or professional settings. Working honestly means not taking shortcuts and being truthful about one’s abilities.
In a professional setting, we strive for integrity in our work by paying attention to detail and deadlines and asking for help when necessary. It means putting our ego aside to accomplish what is best for the whole.
In our personal endeavors, working honestly can refer to taking care of family and friends responsibly and cultivating relationships supported by mutual trust.
Photo by fauxels on Pexels.comWith the current profusion of AI in industry, this principle takes center stage. We need to ask ourselves if we are responsibly using this technology. Using AI to write entire blog posts or essays without acknowledging AI is not ethical, in my opinion. This technology is a wonderful asset for constructing outlines, spawning ideas, or correcting grammar and spelling mistakes, as we have all used spellcheck for years. Yet, the temptation to use it as an “easy button” constantly exists.
By remembering the principle of just for today, I will do my work honestly; we can relieve ourselves of the temptation to take shortcuts, for there are lessons in making mistakes. The regular practice of our skills hones our unique, authentic voice, the true voice we should share with the world. The voice of AI lacks humanness. The compassion that a life resplendent of love and sorrow, pleasure and pain, and failure and triumph allows us to have a deep, honest connection with others, as it is in these emotions that we share common humanity.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
This seems simple enough, yet we forget how blessed we are in moments of sorrow or dealing with many hardships. However, even amid turmoil, we can shift our energy and perspective if we can find some small way to be grateful.
One way to shift your perspective is to reflect on the blessings in your life, no matter how big or small they may be. I have found it helpful for my mental health to appreciate the simple blessings of having good health, a place to live, and food to eat. If we have these things, we are luckier than a significant portion of the human population. However, we should avoid comparing ourselves to our friends and family, as it can lead to feelings of jealousy and dissatisfaction. If you find yourself on this path, ask yourself why it matters if others have more than you.
We must remind ourselves that everyone’s journey is unique, and comparing our blessings to others often leads to unnecessary stress on our mental well-being. Gratitude is a powerful tool that can help us navigate challenging times by acknowledging the positive aspects of our lives. It allows us to focus on what we do have rather than what we lack, fostering a sense of contentment and fulfillment. Embracing an attitude of gratitude can profoundly impact our overall outlook, promoting resilience and a more positive mindset.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
This seems simple enough, right? Yet we all, at some point, take out our frustrations on others who are not deserving of our ire. We need to remember that everyone is fighting their own battles, and a simple smile can profoundly affect someone’s day.
We must also be aware of our actions concerning the natural world of which we are an intrinsic part. Due to technology and our selfish trappings, we forget that we have no more right to a radiant life than any other part of existence. We exist in a web of life where every part matters or nothing does. We only realize our impact when we see news headlines regarding the garbage patch in the oceans or when wildlife encroaches on our dwellings because we selfishly take THEIR land and homes from them in the name of progress. Is it progress if we destroy our only home in the process?
Photo by Alex Andrews on Pexels.comThe interconnectedness of all life on Earth is a fundamental truth often overlooked in pursuing human development and progress. The advancement of technology has led to a disconnect between humanity and the natural world, fostering a sense of entitlement and detachment from our responsibilities as caretakers of the planet. It is crucial to acknowledge that our actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting our well-being and the delicate balance of the ecosystems that support all forms of life.
The timeless wisdom encapsulated in the Reiki principles gently reminds us of our interconnectedness with the universe and each other. Through daily mindfulness, compassion, honesty, gratitude, and kindness, we can cultivate a more harmonious and conscious way of being.
If you would like to immerse yourself in the wisdom of Just for Today, listen to a guided meditation designed to foster presence and acceptance.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AGlTZ0uy4qYDlCmR6WIjq?si=lQRMjXJPRcqfCCpPONbU7Q
Namaste.
#anxiety #awareness #balance #calm #calmAndCentered #healing #justForToday #meditation #mentalwellbeing #mindful #MindfulLiving #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #peacefulLife #practice #reiki #reikiMasterTeacher #reikiPrinciples #resilience #simplemeditationpractice #simplepratice #stressRelief #stressreduction
