Mutual Assured Delusion — the psychology of missing red flags.

RT @FreeRangeKids: Feeling down? Do the OPPOSITE of what feels right:. "Just because you feel like retreating & disconnecting doesn’t mean….

Doing the opposite of what you feel like doing might be exactly what you need to reclaim your focus, energy, and sense of control. Read the full article here:

When you’re overwhelmed, don’t shut down. The instinct is understandable. But it’s not restorative. Engagement, not escape, is the antidote.

3. What is my next step?. Don’t just sit with your emotions. Take action. Even a small move—a walk, coffee with a friend, 15 minutes on a hobby—can dramatically shift your mood. How you feel affects what you do. What you do also affects how you feel.

2. Whom will I reach out to?. Isolation fuels stress. Connection reduces it. Call a friend. Ask for help—or offer it. Support isn’t a luxury. It’s a strategy.

1. Which strength will I use?. Stress narrows your view. So zoom out. Think back to a time you overcame something hard. What helped you push through?.What strength did you tap into?. Use it again.

Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, and ready to hide under the covers?. You’re not alone—but your instinct to retreat might be making things worse. Here are 3 counterintuitive but powerful questions that can help you handle life’s chaos: 🧵.

The next time you find yourself falling into the pessimism pothole — these three phrases will help you gain some perspective, build real time resilience, and get better at turning lemons into lemonade. 🍋. Read more on @Yahoo

RT @sbkaufman: Twist on the famous "Marshmallow Test": adding a second child helps resist temptation of the marshmallow. New study finds th….

Feeling your feelings is healthy. Fixating on them, however, might be what’s holding you back. Emotions are data, not direction — you don’t need to understand every feeling to keep moving forward. The real key to resilience is action over analysis.

Beware the boomerask. Here’s a simple strategy to strengthen social bonds and turn curiosity into connection.

While 'popcorn brain' may not be an official diagnosis, the sensation of feeling overstimulated and mentally scattered is a very real experience. Here’s how to replace cognitive chaos with cognitive calm.

RT @JonHaidt: Yes! Teachers are speaking up about the damage that smartphones, laptops, and tablets have done to education. Each of those t….

Here are 3 ways to help a friend who struggles with anxiety (from people who have anxiety).

RT @joshwhiton: Halfway through university I was diagnosed with clinical depression. After a battery of tests and interviews with psycholog….

RT @sbkaufman: ADHD Isn’t A Trauma Reaction. Newer approaches to ADHD are shedding light on its complex origins, challenges, and gifts. It'….

Older people in England are happier now than before the COVID pandemic, national study suggests via @medical_xpress.

An upside of self-comparison: Couples rarely divorce in South Korea. But they sure enjoy watching other people go through it. via @WSJ.

When the world feels out of control, ease your anxiety by asking these three questions. #anxiety #mentalhealth #psychiatrist

RT @JonHaidt: If your kids' school has gone phone free and is getting great results (as all do), then push for the next step: the Let Grow….