Shared Links (weekly) Jan. 22 2023

Shared Links (weekly) Jan. 22 2023

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute
Good News – People Probably Like You More Than You Think They Do

Good News – People Probably Like You More Than You Think They Do

ByMikeM Reading Time: 2 minutes

The bad news, however, might be that almost everyone does this. So instead of connecting with each other, we are each stressing over all the things we may have done wrong when we interacted. Which isn’t great. That makes it harder to connect with other people, which has a ton of negative effects on our mental health.

Shared Links (weekly) Jan. 1 2023

Shared Links (weekly) Jan. 1 2023

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute
Having a Safety Plan Decreases the Risk of Suicide?

Having a Safety Plan Decreases the Risk of Suicide?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 2 minutes

We know that people who are aware of the signs early, remain connected to others, and have some level of self-determination are less likely to be lost to suicide. Making and sharing a safety plan accomplishes many of those same things and provides you with a plan of action to take in the event of danger. It is a no-lose situation.

Do You Fear Happiness?

Do You Fear Happiness?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

How often, as children, did we decide to “fly under the radar” and not draw attention to something that brought us happiness because that just created a target? How many of us, as adults, still live with the fear that identifying something that makes us happy only invites someone to hurt us by taking it away? Even when there is no one there to take it, we live with that fear and don’t get too attached to anything.

My hope for all of us is to find a safe place to overcome that and enjoy the things that make us happy.

Shared Links (weekly) Dec. 4 2022

Shared Links (weekly) Dec. 4 2022

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute