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#architecture

The Science of Design: How Neuroscience can Help Architects Shape the Built Environment

Neuroarchitecture shows how built environments significantly affect human well-being, behavior, and cognition.

House of Heights / Idam Design Studio

A well-designed home significantly enhances relationships and overall well-being of its inhabitants.

Jungle Gym / VOID

Jungle Gym enhances well-being by seamlessly integrating architecture with lush nature, promoting introspection and sustainability. Its design minimizes environmental impact while maximizing natural light and airflow.

The Science of Design: How Neuroscience can Help Architects Shape the Built Environment

Neuroarchitecture shows how built environments significantly affect human well-being, behavior, and cognition.

House of Heights / Idam Design Studio

A well-designed home significantly enhances relationships and overall well-being of its inhabitants.

Jungle Gym / VOID

Jungle Gym enhances well-being by seamlessly integrating architecture with lush nature, promoting introspection and sustainability. Its design minimizes environmental impact while maximizing natural light and airflow.
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#mental-health

Reframing Burnout: 7 Perspective Shifts

Burnout is a signal for systemic change, not personal failure.
Work environments contribute significantly to employee burnout, highlighting the need for supportive practices.
Success and well-being are not mutually exclusive; balance is essential.

How Getting Together Fosters Well-Being

Face-to-face gatherings are crucial for emotional and physical health, offering benefits that virtual connections cannot replicate.

Strategies for Coping With Seasonal Mood Changes

Seasonal depression often intensifies during winter due to decreased sunlight, impacting mental health and daily functioning.

To Minimize Dementia Risk, Doctors Say To Steer Clear Of These 3 Things

Loneliness significantly increases risks of dementia, depression, and mortality; fostering social connections is crucial for health and well-being.

This Is the No. 1 Feel-good Destination in the World for Its Sunny Weather, Green Spaces, Walkability, and Air Quality

Traveling to mood-boosting destinations like Split, Croatia can help alleviate Seasonal Affective Disorder during winter months.

10 Boundaries Therapists Want You to Set in the New Year

Setting clear boundaries improves mental well-being more effectively than traditional New Year's resolutions.

Reframing Burnout: 7 Perspective Shifts

Burnout is a signal for systemic change, not personal failure.
Work environments contribute significantly to employee burnout, highlighting the need for supportive practices.
Success and well-being are not mutually exclusive; balance is essential.

How Getting Together Fosters Well-Being

Face-to-face gatherings are crucial for emotional and physical health, offering benefits that virtual connections cannot replicate.

Strategies for Coping With Seasonal Mood Changes

Seasonal depression often intensifies during winter due to decreased sunlight, impacting mental health and daily functioning.

To Minimize Dementia Risk, Doctors Say To Steer Clear Of These 3 Things

Loneliness significantly increases risks of dementia, depression, and mortality; fostering social connections is crucial for health and well-being.

This Is the No. 1 Feel-good Destination in the World for Its Sunny Weather, Green Spaces, Walkability, and Air Quality

Traveling to mood-boosting destinations like Split, Croatia can help alleviate Seasonal Affective Disorder during winter months.

10 Boundaries Therapists Want You to Set in the New Year

Setting clear boundaries improves mental well-being more effectively than traditional New Year's resolutions.
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#stress-management

If you want to stress less, join NPR's quest to reclaim your calm

Effective stress management is vital for thriving amidst life challenges.
Practical strategies like mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance well-being.
Join newsletters and courses to build resilience skills.

Questions to ask yourself for a better work/life balance

Assessing life values and stress can help identify imbalances and inform necessary adjustments for better well-being.

These easy exercises in cash control will improve your financial fitness in 2025

Good financial fitness helps reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Basic financial changes can provide better management of personal finances.

If you want to stress less, join NPR's quest to reclaim your calm

Effective stress management is vital for thriving amidst life challenges.
Practical strategies like mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance well-being.
Join newsletters and courses to build resilience skills.

Questions to ask yourself for a better work/life balance

Assessing life values and stress can help identify imbalances and inform necessary adjustments for better well-being.

These easy exercises in cash control will improve your financial fitness in 2025

Good financial fitness helps reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Basic financial changes can provide better management of personal finances.
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#positive-psychology

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting - a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

Psychological richness enhances cognitive engagement and is a crucial aspect of the good life, valued alongside happiness and meaning.

We Asked You What You're Grateful For. Here's What You Said.

The article emphasizes finding gratitude in everyday moments rather than traditional obligations, helping to combat 'gratitude burnout.'

Access Your Ecstasy

You have a natural capacity for bliss, wired into your brain.
Future-oriented self-talk enhances reward processing in the brain.
Adding humor can significantly improve your well-being.

5 Positive Psychology Lessons I Learned from Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds' humorous approach embodies principles of positive psychology that can enhance creativity and well-being.

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting - a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

Psychological richness enhances cognitive engagement and is a crucial aspect of the good life, valued alongside happiness and meaning.

We Asked You What You're Grateful For. Here's What You Said.

The article emphasizes finding gratitude in everyday moments rather than traditional obligations, helping to combat 'gratitude burnout.'

Access Your Ecstasy

You have a natural capacity for bliss, wired into your brain.
Future-oriented self-talk enhances reward processing in the brain.
Adding humor can significantly improve your well-being.

5 Positive Psychology Lessons I Learned from Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds' humorous approach embodies principles of positive psychology that can enhance creativity and well-being.
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This U.S. State Was Named Healthiest For Retirees and Elderly Americans

Utah ranks highest in senior well-being due to low poverty and lifestyle factors, despite facing some challenges like senior suicide rates.
#friendship

When a Friendship No Longer Fits

Healthy friendships can significantly extend our lifespan and improve well-being.
Friendships often have expiration dates due to changing interests, life stages, or physical distances.
Reviving past friendships can be worthwhile if expectations are managed.

Strengthen Your Relationships in 2025

Relationships are essential for well-being, comparable to nutrition and sleep.
Engaging in diverse activities with friends can strengthen connections and reveal new aspects of their personalities.

Is It Time to Reconnect With an Old Friend?

Many people hesitate to reconnect with old friends despite the benefits of a larger social network.

7 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships

Friendships are essential for survival; strategies to strengthen them include support, trust, and frequent interaction.

Letters: Friendships enrich our lives as we age

Friendships are vital for our well-being as we grow older, combating loneliness and enriching our lives.
Active pursuit of connections is necessary to overcome isolation and mental barriers, especially in later stages of life.

When a Friendship No Longer Fits

Healthy friendships can significantly extend our lifespan and improve well-being.
Friendships often have expiration dates due to changing interests, life stages, or physical distances.
Reviving past friendships can be worthwhile if expectations are managed.

Strengthen Your Relationships in 2025

Relationships are essential for well-being, comparable to nutrition and sleep.
Engaging in diverse activities with friends can strengthen connections and reveal new aspects of their personalities.

Is It Time to Reconnect With an Old Friend?

Many people hesitate to reconnect with old friends despite the benefits of a larger social network.

7 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships

Friendships are essential for survival; strategies to strengthen them include support, trust, and frequent interaction.

Letters: Friendships enrich our lives as we age

Friendships are vital for our well-being as we grow older, combating loneliness and enriching our lives.
Active pursuit of connections is necessary to overcome isolation and mental barriers, especially in later stages of life.
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#personal-growth

You're Bigger Than the Present Moment

A balanced time perspective enhances well-being and connects past, present, and future through love.

The Year in Wisdom

The article explores insights on personal growth and advice from New York Times culture contributors, focusing on love, relationships, and well-being.

New Year, New You? A Different Take on "Resolutions"

New Year's resolutions can lead to stress and guilt.
Focus on sustainable activities that enhance well-being rather than lofty goals.
Embrace a gradual and balanced approach to personal growth.
Delegating responsibilities can help alleviate personal burdens.

4 Ways to Age With Purpose in the New Year

Aging with purpose involves identifying core values and aligning actions with them to foster fulfillment and well-being.

From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO's Journey

Kevin Dahlstrom's journey teaches that true fulfillment comes from redefining success beyond money and status to focus on happiness and purpose.

You're Bigger Than the Present Moment

A balanced time perspective enhances well-being and connects past, present, and future through love.

The Year in Wisdom

The article explores insights on personal growth and advice from New York Times culture contributors, focusing on love, relationships, and well-being.

New Year, New You? A Different Take on "Resolutions"

New Year's resolutions can lead to stress and guilt.
Focus on sustainable activities that enhance well-being rather than lofty goals.
Embrace a gradual and balanced approach to personal growth.
Delegating responsibilities can help alleviate personal burdens.

4 Ways to Age With Purpose in the New Year

Aging with purpose involves identifying core values and aligning actions with them to foster fulfillment and well-being.

From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO's Journey

Kevin Dahlstrom's journey teaches that true fulfillment comes from redefining success beyond money and status to focus on happiness and purpose.
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#health

Aging Well by the Decade: How to be Healthy in Your 40s

Aging in your forties includes physical resilience decline, necessitating preventive care for chronic diseases.

Why You Should Change Your Exercise RoutineAnd How to Do It

Regularly changing your exercise routine can enhance health, overcome plateaus, and prevent boredom.

You Might Not Want to Hear the Real Secret to Being Healthy

Many health advice is contradictory and ignores larger social determinants of health such as income and environment.

People Over 40 Are Spilling The Surprising Physical Changes They Didn't See Coming

Aging brings physical challenges, but personal fulfillment and joy can still be achieved.

Why be kind? You might live longer. - Harvard Gazette

Putting others first can significantly enhance your own health and longevity through prosocial behavior.

Older Adults Are Sharing The 22 Little Things They Loved About Their Bodies As They Aged

Menopause can offer relief from monthly menstrual cycle concerns and other symptoms experienced during perimenopause.

Aging Well by the Decade: How to be Healthy in Your 40s

Aging in your forties includes physical resilience decline, necessitating preventive care for chronic diseases.

Why You Should Change Your Exercise RoutineAnd How to Do It

Regularly changing your exercise routine can enhance health, overcome plateaus, and prevent boredom.

You Might Not Want to Hear the Real Secret to Being Healthy

Many health advice is contradictory and ignores larger social determinants of health such as income and environment.

People Over 40 Are Spilling The Surprising Physical Changes They Didn't See Coming

Aging brings physical challenges, but personal fulfillment and joy can still be achieved.

Why be kind? You might live longer. - Harvard Gazette

Putting others first can significantly enhance your own health and longevity through prosocial behavior.

Older Adults Are Sharing The 22 Little Things They Loved About Their Bodies As They Aged

Menopause can offer relief from monthly menstrual cycle concerns and other symptoms experienced during perimenopause.
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#mindfulness

How to Become a Mindfulness Coach

Training as a mindfulness meditation teacher deepens personal practice and equips you to guide others effectively.

The Wisdom of Compassion

Compassion enhances quality of life and social well-being through empathy and action.
Practicing and training in compassion improves mindfulness, happiness, and reduces worry.

This One Practice Never Fails to Pull Me Out of a Rut and Find Fulfillment Again | Entrepreneur

Even in challenging moments, using well-being strategies can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Biceps curls while you cook!' 101 ways to get healthier and happier in just five minutes

Compliments can significantly improve mood for both the giver and receiver.
Breathing exercises enhance relaxation and reduce stress.
Weightlifting can boost mood and health effectively.
Physical touch reduces stress and improves emotional well-being.

I Tried the "4 Empires" Method, and It Changed the Way I Think About My Morning Routine

Incorporating the four interior empires in your morning routine can enhance overall well-being and set a positive tone for the day.

How to Become a Mindfulness Coach

Training as a mindfulness meditation teacher deepens personal practice and equips you to guide others effectively.

The Wisdom of Compassion

Compassion enhances quality of life and social well-being through empathy and action.
Practicing and training in compassion improves mindfulness, happiness, and reduces worry.

This One Practice Never Fails to Pull Me Out of a Rut and Find Fulfillment Again | Entrepreneur

Even in challenging moments, using well-being strategies can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Biceps curls while you cook!' 101 ways to get healthier and happier in just five minutes

Compliments can significantly improve mood for both the giver and receiver.
Breathing exercises enhance relaxation and reduce stress.
Weightlifting can boost mood and health effectively.
Physical touch reduces stress and improves emotional well-being.

I Tried the "4 Empires" Method, and It Changed the Way I Think About My Morning Routine

Incorporating the four interior empires in your morning routine can enhance overall well-being and set a positive tone for the day.
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How Should We Talk to One Another?

Practicing gratitude and respect can transform relationships, including those with political opponents, fostering better understanding and practical outcomes.
#psychology

Why Women Like Being Single More Than Men Do

Single women are generally more satisfied with their singlehood than single men, challenging traditional gender stereotypes around relationships.

brunner shapes exclusive moments in the hospitality sector with customized furniture

Interior design significantly influences well-being by reducing stress and enhancing productivity through the careful selection of furniture and space planning.

Why the Right Philosophy Is the Best Pain Medication

Avoiding suffering can paradoxically amplify it; training the mind offers alternative, healthier paths to happiness and fulfillment.

Why Women Like Being Single More Than Men Do

Single women are generally more satisfied with their singlehood than single men, challenging traditional gender stereotypes around relationships.

brunner shapes exclusive moments in the hospitality sector with customized furniture

Interior design significantly influences well-being by reducing stress and enhancing productivity through the careful selection of furniture and space planning.

Why the Right Philosophy Is the Best Pain Medication

Avoiding suffering can paradoxically amplify it; training the mind offers alternative, healthier paths to happiness and fulfillment.
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#happiness

My voyage of good cheer around Finland the world's happiest country

Finland's happiness is rooted in trust in the state, abundant nature, and strong community well-being.

Postpone Your Pleasures

Happiness increases through the discipline of deferred gratification rather than instant fulfillment.

Why happiness is not the best indicator of well-being

Material progress contributes to human well-being, as evidenced by the correlation between income and happiness.

Tom Hanks reckons 35 is the worst age my highly unscientific research says otherwise | Emma Beddington

Tom Hanks claims 35 is the worst age due to physical decline, but happiness research shows that unhappiness peaks at around 47.2.

Does the Pursuit of Happiness Lead to a Better Life?

Focusing on happiness as a primary goal doesn't enhance well-being.
Happiness should result from engaging in what you love, not sought directly.
Treating happiness as an explicit goal can lead to confusion and disappointment.

My voyage of good cheer around Finland the world's happiest country

Finland's happiness is rooted in trust in the state, abundant nature, and strong community well-being.

Postpone Your Pleasures

Happiness increases through the discipline of deferred gratification rather than instant fulfillment.

Why happiness is not the best indicator of well-being

Material progress contributes to human well-being, as evidenced by the correlation between income and happiness.

Tom Hanks reckons 35 is the worst age my highly unscientific research says otherwise | Emma Beddington

Tom Hanks claims 35 is the worst age due to physical decline, but happiness research shows that unhappiness peaks at around 47.2.

Does the Pursuit of Happiness Lead to a Better Life?

Focusing on happiness as a primary goal doesn't enhance well-being.
Happiness should result from engaging in what you love, not sought directly.
Treating happiness as an explicit goal can lead to confusion and disappointment.
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#personal-development

A Fresh Start for Mind, Body, and Soul

Intentions can guide healthier choices and actions compared to rigid resolutions.
Focus on small, achievable habits that align with personal intentions.
Rest and fun are essential elements for overall well-being.

Sustainable Success for ADHD Adults: Strategies That Work

Harnessing ADHD strengths like creativity leads to sustainable success.
Redefining success based on personal values fosters fulfillment for ADHD adults.

How to Set Personal Objectives (+Examples) | ClickUp

Personal objectives are actionable goals that guide personal development and growth.

A Fresh Start for Mind, Body, and Soul

Intentions can guide healthier choices and actions compared to rigid resolutions.
Focus on small, achievable habits that align with personal intentions.
Rest and fun are essential elements for overall well-being.

Sustainable Success for ADHD Adults: Strategies That Work

Harnessing ADHD strengths like creativity leads to sustainable success.
Redefining success based on personal values fosters fulfillment for ADHD adults.

How to Set Personal Objectives (+Examples) | ClickUp

Personal objectives are actionable goals that guide personal development and growth.
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#parenting

I was so exhausted after a toddler sleep regression I checked myself in for a weekend sleep-cation

Prioritizing deep, uninterrupted sleep is essential for well-being, especially for parents dealing with night-time disruptions.

Just 19 Gifts Any New Parent Will Love

Independent recommendations offer valuable support for new parents.
Products are selected for their effectiveness, ensuring quality advice.

My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.

Traveling solo has rejuvenated my identity and improved my parenting.

I was so exhausted after a toddler sleep regression I checked myself in for a weekend sleep-cation

Prioritizing deep, uninterrupted sleep is essential for well-being, especially for parents dealing with night-time disruptions.

Just 19 Gifts Any New Parent Will Love

Independent recommendations offer valuable support for new parents.
Products are selected for their effectiveness, ensuring quality advice.

My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.

Traveling solo has rejuvenated my identity and improved my parenting.
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#productivity

Best of How To: Rest

Understanding true rest goes beyond sleep; it's about redefining our relationship with breaks to foster creativity and mental wellness.

11 Free Cute Checklist Templates to Stay Organized | ClickUp

Colors and creativity enhance mindset and energy levels, impacting productivity.

Best of How To: Rest

Understanding true rest goes beyond sleep; it's about redefining our relationship with breaks to foster creativity and mental wellness.

11 Free Cute Checklist Templates to Stay Organized | ClickUp

Colors and creativity enhance mindset and energy levels, impacting productivity.
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#holiday-gifts

19 Dreamy Gifts for Your Friend Who Loves to Hit Snooze

Quality rest is an essential gift for well-being.
Gift ideas featured include sleep masks, mists, blankets, and pillows.

Celebrating your greatest asset: Simple holiday employee appreciation ideas

Recognition and appreciation of your team during the holidays are crucial for maintaining morale and motivation.

19 Dreamy Gifts for Your Friend Who Loves to Hit Snooze

Quality rest is an essential gift for well-being.
Gift ideas featured include sleep masks, mists, blankets, and pillows.

Celebrating your greatest asset: Simple holiday employee appreciation ideas

Recognition and appreciation of your team during the holidays are crucial for maintaining morale and motivation.
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#health-benefits

From Health Gains to Wallet Wins: The Life-Changing Benefits of Saying Goodbye to Smoking

Quitting smoking dramatically improves health, well-being, and financial situation, allowing the body to heal and providing immediate and long-term benefits.

Opinion: Biking to work helps pedal our communities forward

Switching to biking for commuting can significantly increase well-being and reduce stress levels.

From Health Gains to Wallet Wins: The Life-Changing Benefits of Saying Goodbye to Smoking

Quitting smoking dramatically improves health, well-being, and financial situation, allowing the body to heal and providing immediate and long-term benefits.

Opinion: Biking to work helps pedal our communities forward

Switching to biking for commuting can significantly increase well-being and reduce stress levels.
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#interior-design

BuzziSpace Grows Its Acoustic Family With the BuzziShroom Lamp

The BuzziShroom lamp innovatively combines acoustic sound absorption with lighting, enhancing well-being and design aesthetics in public spaces.

Shaping Atmospheres with Lighting: A Human-Centered Approach to Emotional Design

The primary goal of design and lighting should be centered around enhancing people's emotional and physical well-being.

BuzziSpace Grows Its Acoustic Family With the BuzziShroom Lamp

The BuzziShroom lamp innovatively combines acoustic sound absorption with lighting, enhancing well-being and design aesthetics in public spaces.

Shaping Atmospheres with Lighting: A Human-Centered Approach to Emotional Design

The primary goal of design and lighting should be centered around enhancing people's emotional and physical well-being.
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Go Stare at the Ocean - emptywheel

Take time to reflect by staring at nature and breathing; then create a plan to move forward, resisting authoritarian pressures.

The midlife crisis is not universal

Many people in rural communities do not experience a midlife slump in well-being during their forties and fifties.
#community-engagement

FriendsWithYou Unleashes "The BAND" of Fuzzy AI Robots at Cleveland Public Library | stupidDOPE

The BAND blends art and AI to create an interactive experience that fosters joy and community engagement, transforming perceptions of technology.

Arborescence Apartments / WY-TO architects

Arborescence integrates nature into urban architecture, promoting well-being through greenery and community spaces.

FriendsWithYou Unleashes "The BAND" of Fuzzy AI Robots at Cleveland Public Library | stupidDOPE

The BAND blends art and AI to create an interactive experience that fosters joy and community engagement, transforming perceptions of technology.

Arborescence Apartments / WY-TO architects

Arborescence integrates nature into urban architecture, promoting well-being through greenery and community spaces.
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Biophilic Design: What It Is and Why It Matters

Biophilicly designed spaces significantly enhance physical and mental well-being by mimicking environments that early humans thrived in.

32 Beautiful Versions Of Mundane Products To Add Some Pizzazz To Your Life

Small changes can significantly enhance overall well-being and life quality.

'I want to be here for my granddaughter for a long time' - RTE star Marty Whelan on his effort to stay healthy

Marty Whelan urges those over 50 to prioritize health, particularly awareness of shingles.

Star Trek Explores Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

Well-being is grounded in the fulfillment of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as per Self-Determination Theory.

Yes, You Can Get Your Steps In Without Going Outside

It's normal to adjust exercise routines based on seasonal changes; prioritizing well-being over strict regimens can be beneficial.

Map reveals the states with the highest and lowest IQs

Northeast and Midwest states excel in child intelligence, with Massachusetts leading.
Mississippi and Louisiana report the lowest IQ scores among children.

The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked

Hawaii is the happiest state in the US, according to WalletHub's rankings based on various well-being metrics.
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