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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

Overcoming Problems of the Emotional System

Emotional rigidity leads to self-limiting behavior and misinterpretation of feelings, hindering personal growth and development.
#ufc
MMA
fromCageside Press
8 hours ago

Mike Malott Went Through "Wave After Wave" of Training Partners in "Shark Tank" Prepping for UFC Winnipeg

Mike Malott achieved a significant victory at UFC Winnipeg, defeating Gilbert Burns by TKO and likely entering the welterweight top 15.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Carlos Ulberg: No real way to prepare for 'unpredictable' Jiri Prochazka

Carlos Ulberg prepares to face Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 after winning nine straight bouts.
MMA
fromCageside Press
8 hours ago

Mike Malott Went Through "Wave After Wave" of Training Partners in "Shark Tank" Prepping for UFC Winnipeg

Mike Malott achieved a significant victory at UFC Winnipeg, defeating Gilbert Burns by TKO and likely entering the welterweight top 15.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Carlos Ulberg: No real way to prepare for 'unpredictable' Jiri Prochazka

Carlos Ulberg prepares to face Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 after winning nine straight bouts.
#resilience
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

'Bouncing back' is a myth. Here's what real resilience looks like

Resilience is not about toughness or bouncing back, but about moving forward after loss and trauma.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

'Bouncing back' is a myth. Here's what real resilience looks like

Resilience is not about toughness or bouncing back, but about moving forward after loss and trauma.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Start Changing What's Not Working

Lasting change begins with honest self-awareness and self-compassion. Every habit and coping pattern has served a purpose, meeting a need at some point in time.
Productivity
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
#executive-protection
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
MMA
fromCageside Press
6 days ago

Charles Radtke Outlasts Francisco Prado, Says "I'm About That Life" After Gritty Win

Radtke emphasizes the importance of grit and resolve in fighting, showcasing his commitment to the sport through a hard-fought victory.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I turned 34 before I finally understood: no one is on their way to rescue you, no one is tallying your effort, and life doesn't wait for you to feel ready - it just keeps moving without you - Silicon Canals

Success is not guaranteed by effort alone; waiting for recognition can lead to disappointment.
#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
#emotional-intelligence
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the people who seem impossible to offend aren't thick-skinned. They decided long ago that showing hurt gives others a map they haven't earned, so they absorb the wound and reclassify it as information - Silicon Canals

Emotional toughness often masks deep sensitivity, leading individuals to absorb pain without showing it, as vulnerability can be weaponized by others.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who stay calm under pressure aren't suppressing their emotions - they've built a relationship with discomfort that most people spend their whole lives avoiding - Silicon Canals

Calm individuals process emotions differently, using reappraisal instead of suppression to manage stress and discomfort.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the people who seem impossible to offend aren't thick-skinned. They decided long ago that showing hurt gives others a map they haven't earned, so they absorb the wound and reclassify it as information - Silicon Canals

Emotional toughness often masks deep sensitivity, leading individuals to absorb pain without showing it, as vulnerability can be weaponized by others.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who stay calm under pressure aren't suppressing their emotions - they've built a relationship with discomfort that most people spend their whole lives avoiding - Silicon Canals

Calm individuals process emotions differently, using reappraisal instead of suppression to manage stress and discomfort.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say

This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
Information security
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

What's The Value Of An Ass-Kicking Freely Offered? | Defector

Hockey fights have become less frequent due to a shift towards safety, yet they still serve a purpose in team bonding.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Stop Managing Stress - Start Resolving It. Here's How.

Bilateral stimulation helps manage stress by activating the brain's left and right hemispheres in an alternating rhythm, effectively processing emotional overload.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who go quiet when they're angry and then resolve it internally without ever bringing it up aren't emotionally mature. They've done the math on every confrontation and concluded that the cost of being heard has never once been lower than the cost of absorbing it alone. - Silicon Canals

Emotional maturity often misinterprets silence as resolution, overlooking the cost of expressing anger versus the cost of internalizing it.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'

Russell Findlay described intense feelings of anger and self-preservation after a violent attack, asserting his account is accurate and reflective of his emotions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers

PC Darren Attwood and PC Jack Taylor were recognized for bravery after facing life-threatening situations while off duty.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Neuroscience reveals that the calmest person in any crisis isn't naturally fearless - their brain learned to delay panic because their childhood required them to be functional before they were allowed to be afraid - Silicon Canals

Calmness under pressure is a learned response, not merely a personality trait or temperament.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Where the Resistance Lives

Internal resistance to emotions can block creativity and flow, but confronting difficult thoughts can restore movement and reduce tension.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

I stopped explaining my boundaries to people who kept asking why and that single change freed up more energy than any productivity system, morning routine, or self-help book I've tried in twenty years. - Silicon Canals

Explaining boundaries often leads to negotiation rather than communication, undermining their respect and creating unnecessary justification.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

How to Walk Away

Breakups can make you depressed and even damage your heart and immune system. Being the one who says 'it's over' can be torturous, especially if you're hurting someone you still care deeply about.
Philosophy
Mindfulness
fromMindful
2 weeks ago

Being Courageous About Change: Mindful Guidance on the Proactive Pivot

Proactive pivoting involves making changes before they are necessary, requiring courage and strength to overcome resistance to change.
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

"This belt will be special if I win it, God willing. It's the belt that Laila Ali, Holly Holm and Amanda Serrano have held. They are legends of the sport."
MMA
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Let Go of the Need to Say "I Told You So"

The urge to say 'I told you so' stems from unmet validation needs rather than genuine helpfulness, and resisting this impulse through the observing self demonstrates psychological maturity and protects relationships.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Surveillance

Emotional availability can become surveillance when constant monitoring of moods replaces genuine connection, driven by anxious attachment systems that treat relational uncertainty as threats.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
#empowerment-self-defense
MMA
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kash Patel Announces FBI Agents Will Train With UFC Fighters at Upcoming Seminar

FBI Director Kash Patel announced a historic two-day training seminar between FBI agents and UFC fighters at Quantico, Virginia on March 15-16 to enhance law enforcement defensive capabilities.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm in emergencies and then fall apart two days later when they drop a glass aren't unstable. Their system held the weight precisely long enough to be useful, and the glass was just the first safe moment to set it down. - Silicon Canals

Delayed emotional reactions after crises are normal nervous system functioning, not malfunction—the system prioritizes survival action over emotional processing during emergencies, then releases stored emotions when safety is perceived.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

UFC announces partnership with FBI for 'exclusive training seminar'

The UFC and FBI are partnering to host a seminar at Quantico where elite UFC fighters will train FBI agents in mixed martial arts techniques and competition preparation.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Man confronts burglars in his own house

Burglars smashed a rear sliding glass door and entered a Maple Street home while a resident was inside; suspects fled in an SUV.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Freedom From Fear Pt. 2: the tactical side of terror

Let me be emphatic; all undocumented immigrants have committed a crime. They have all broken immigration law. All of the undocumented immigrants I spoke to frankly admitted this. And almost all of them also expressed a real desire for immigration reform. That surprised me-at first. Although, on second thought, they would almost certainly benefit from any rationalized system-which would necessarily recognize their indispensable importance to the U.S. economy.
US politics
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
#crisis-intervention
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Strength of Character: It's All Up to You

Physical strength develops through the perseverance of training, and strength of character is demonstrated by adhering to and applying integrity-the universal moral and ethical principle of doing no harm. Neither one of these is easy. Both require self‑initiated discipline, dedication, determination, perseverance, and resilience to develop and advance self‑empowerment potential, understood as the individual's inherent capacity for autonomy and agency; yet even with such effort, empowerment is not guaranteed, as it is realised only through consistent action rather than stated intention.
Philosophy
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Why Navy SEAL Weapons Training Breaks All the Rules

At a glance, Navy SEALs don't appear to use radically different weapons than conventional infantry units. The difference is not the rifle or the optic, but how those weapons are trained and judged under pressure. SEAL missions rarely allow clean sight pictures or predictable engagements, and their training reflects that reality. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how Navy SEAL weapons training differs from conventional infantry.
US news
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Martial Arts Improves Self-Esteem in Middle Aged and More

Higher volumes of Tai Chi correlate positively with subjective well-being, mood, and self-esteem in middle-aged and older adults.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

What Aikido teaches us about software and security

Developer-first security integration reduces alert noise and embeds continuous vulnerability detection into developers' workflows, accelerating secure software delivery.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Positive Psychology Can Offer Law Enforcement

Including law enforcement officers in positive psychology efforts is essential to achieve global flourishing by 2051 and to address policing mental health beyond suicide.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Don Frye Gives Take on Most Dominant Style in MMA Today

Khabib Nurmagomedov's Dagestani/Chechen wrestling is unbeatable and superior to all other MMA grappling styles.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle

Five-course cybersecurity bundle with 16+ hours, hands-on tools training, project portfolio, certificate, and lifetime access for $19.99.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Holding On to Anger Is a Choice

Choosing calmness and developing emotional regulation skills creates a pause to respond to anger constructively, yielding lifelong benefits despite many developmental and situational barriers.
#stress-inoculation
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Psychology

Why the calmest person in the room is often the one who has already survived the thing everyone else is afraid of - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Psychology

Why the calmest person in the room is often the one who has already survived the thing everyone else is afraid of - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Psychology

Why the calmest person in the room is often the one who has already survived the thing everyone else is afraid of - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Psychology

Why the calmest person in the room is often the one who has already survived the thing everyone else is afraid of - Silicon Canals

fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Five Top Tips for Building a Strong Security Culture

Building security into the framework of an organization prevents security from being seen as a barrier to daily activities. If an employee feels as if a security measure is inhibiting them from completing their daily tasks, they're far more likely to find a way around that measure. This can range from propping open a door to using the same easy-to-remember password for every account.
Information security
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fight the Power, One Breath at a Time

Chronic stress narrows focus, drives short-term coping, and platforms that profit from outrage amplify stress to increase consumption and fear-based behavior.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Why the calmest person in a crisis is usually the one who grew up in chaos - Silicon Canals

Crisis composure stems from childhood trauma and chronic stress exposure, not innate temperament, creating dissociative competence that masks invisible psychological costs.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Shift from Surviving to Thriving

Practicing gratitude and living with intention build resilience and replenish emotional and physical reserves to better withstand daily pressures.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Doing Nothing Can Feel Safer (Even When It Isn't)

Omission bias leads clinicians to avoid effective interventions like EMDR, causing greater harm from inaction than from careful, responsible action.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Happens When We Are Triggered

Someone says something to us, and we are suddenly struck with a sinking feeling in our stomach. Someone does something, and instantly we become enraged or alarmed. Someone comes at us with a certain attitude, and we go to pieces. We hear mention of a person, place, or thing that is associated with an unresolved issue or a past trauma, and we immediately feel ourselves seize up with sadness, anger, fear, or shame.
Mindfulness
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Why the calmest person in the room is often the one who has survived the most chaos - Silicon Canals

Extreme calmness often results from trauma exposure and post-traumatic growth rather than innate temperament, enabling people to navigate crises with composure.
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