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Sharing – Does childhood adversity dilute life’s meaning? New research reveals surprising findings.
ByMikeM May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes

It doesn’t have to be a grand purpose either, just something that makes you want to return each day. It can be wanting to learn something new, be there for the important days for a friend or family member, see what happens with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, or whatever makes you want to get up the next day to be part of it. That moves us to healing, showing up for our lives each day. That, to me, is purpose. What keeps you here? What keeps you connected to other people?

Do more of that.

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Sharing – Wording On Social Media Can Influence Views On Mental Health
ByMikeM May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Reading Time: 1 minute

I’m going to consider this as I write going forward. Not that I’ll suddenly become the source of toxic positivity, but I will think more about hope, healing, and growth because as hard as many things are, there is hope. We should remind people of that.

If you plan to talk about mental health topics, take a look at the research.

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Sharing – Screen Time Shenanigans For Your Mental Health
ByMikeM May 4, 2024July 12, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

I’m linking to this not because I think we should all give up on finding a better balance between screen time and in-person time but because I want to remind all of us that simply taking away screens from someone struggling or kids is possibly taking away a lifeline, too. There are dangerous things out here on the internet, but there are also a lot of good, positive experiences.

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When Self-Improvement Turns Into Misery
ByMikeM May 2, 2024May 1, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Seeking to improve ourselves to catch up on some deficiencies that we believe we have will be a neverending proposition. It will lead to misery because it starts with feeling inferior.

You’re not. Now, go better yourself because you want to be better. Not because you have to catch up.

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Sharing – Positive Childhood Experiences Protect Against Depression in Teens
ByMikeM May 1, 2024April 29, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

I have often said the best defense against childhood sexual abuse is raising kids who have open, supportive adults in their lives because they aren’t as vulnerable and easily manipulated. It turns out that those same relationships are also improving their mental well-being. Let’s do more of that.

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Sharing – Giving and Receiving Compliments
ByMikeM April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Reading Time: 1 minute

Haven’t we been talking over and over again about the lack of human connection and the impacts on our mental health? Maybe if we spent a little more time complimenting each other when a job is well done, or on a new look, or a trait that we admire, we’d have more human connection in our days.

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