Thinks I find along the way
Comfort eating feels effective — but that’s only because of the psychological trickery behind it. Here’s what prompts us to eat junk food in times of stress, and how to create healthier habits. Source: Why Do We Comfort Eat? Science Has An Answer — And A Solution – Digg
A lawyer (Kenan Thompson) and his client (Melissa Villaseñor) attempt to win a settlement as they face a different kind of judge (John Mulaney). Source: The Honorable Judge Tango Rules His Monkey Court With A Primate Fist, In This Exceptional ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch – Digg
John Mulaney addressed sobriety and fatherhood in his opening monologue. Source: ‘SNL’: John Mulaney Addresses Sobriety in Opening Monologue
Yet another commencement speech worth listening to:
h/t the Noble Savage…
Some brains can’t help but decide that three o’clock in the morning is the right time to ruminate on everything that’s going wrong. Source: Scientists Finally Understand the Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep
Aging can be hardest for strivers, says social scientist Arthur Brooks, because they sometimes mourn that their biggest successes are in their rearview mirror. Source: How to crack the code to happiness in the second half of life
Grab a kettlebell, and get going! Source: This exercise works your whole body using just one piece of equipment
“The debate around critical race theory is both very loud and very, very dumb.” Source: John Oliver’s deep dive into critical race theory is well worth a watch
Strategies for changing old, unhealthy patterns. Source: Healthy Boundaries for Adult Children of Toxic Parents
Source: A Good Ass — Bizarro
Multitasking is not good for your brain processes or mental health. It can lead to increased frustration, irritability, and stress. Source: How Single-Tasking Can Decrease Your Stress and Improve Your Mood – Tiny Buddha
If this kind of thinking appeals to you, be sure to look into ‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller…
Ariadne Brill was right, “The way we treat our children directly impacts what they believe about themselves.” Go to the source: How Our Parents Impact Us: The Childhood Wounds That Shape Our Lives – Tiny Buddha
It’s time to start using regret to your advantage: How to Live With Regret (and Learn From It)
“Wintering… is the courage to stare down the worst parts of our experience and to commit to healing them the best we can. Wintering is a moment of intuition, our true needs felt keenly. Go to the Source: Wintering: Resilience, the Wisdom of Sadness, and How the Science of Trees Illuminates the Art of Self-Renewal Through Difficult Times
Mega Projects finally takes a look at Michigan’s engineering marvel. Here’s a short, entertaining history of the Mighty Mac:
Here’s why this uninhabited parcel of disputed land in between Croatia and Serbia is one of the last places on Earth that isn’t recognized as a country. Source: Here’s Why Nobody Wants This Land In The Middle Of Europe – Digg
“Do you love spending time in nature? Or are you a city slicker, happier in the concrete jungle than the great outdoors? Back in 1986, the US biologist EO Wilson proposed that humans have an innate connection with the natural world, an idea known as biophilia. Almost every aspect of our lives depends on nature, from food and shelter to fuel and clothing. Yet some of us are much more “into” spending time in nature than others.” Go to the source: The Reason You Love Nature So Much Might Come Down to Genetics
“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer that person is your presence.” Read more here: The Four Buddhist Mantras for Turning Fear into Love
In a viral thread, Redditors revealed the early internet technologies and concepts that will make you feel like Methuselah when trying to explain them to a Gen Z person. Go to the source: This Reddit Thread About The Things Only Internet Veterans Remember Will Make You Feel Ancient – Digg
Even a monkey knows when he’s getting screwed by doing the same work for less pay.
Bright, shiny objects! 
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