Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

2. Catharsis (yelling in the bathroom, punching a punching bag)

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Philosophical questions about human nature and the human condition
1. What harsh truths do you prefer to ignore?

Awful things I can't change.  I'm aware of them, but dwelling on them does nothing except make me feel bad.  I might as well focus on something ( Read more... )

Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits ( Read more... )

For my current set of tips, I'm using the list "101 Small Ways You Can Improve Your City.

101. Vote.

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

Tension Releasers

1. Exercise or play sports.

In particular, when survival mode responds to a nonphysical threat, try to find a place where you can do some brief but intense exercise ( Read more... )

For my current set of tips, I'm using the list "101 Small Ways You Can Improve Your City.

100. Throw an amazing block party. Don’t forget the ice cream.

https://sdsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Block-Party-Kit.pdf

https://www.fcgov.com/communications/pdf/block-party.pdf

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

12. Accept a challenge with a positive attitude.

Here are some constructive approaches to challenges:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flourish-and-thrive/201911/one-mighty- ( Read more... )

For my current set of tips, I'm using the list "101 Small Ways You Can Improve Your City.

99. Think bigger. "I think the best small thing we can do for our neighborhoods is educate ourselves on the kind of huge changes American cities need to pursue to build their way out of the terrible housing crises most prosperous cities face, divest themselves ( Read more... )

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

11. Write a list of strengths.

This is a good idea; everyone should know their strengths and weaknesses.

https://positivepsychology.com/strength-finding-tests

https://www. ( Read more... )

Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits ( Read more... )