Psych News Digest, Issue #1
Welcome to our inaugural newsletter — the first edition! This week in our “new post,” we share one thing you can do to add years and quality to your life. Our “one from the archives” post talks more about social support and how it’s linked to our brain’s resilience. And in “what we’re reading” we look at an article on burnout, one on making learning a part of your routine, and a newsletter we love from Better Humans.
New Posts
Do this one thing to dramatically increase your life span.
It seems that social connections can add years to your life and your health and well-being during the time you have left on this earth. Fostering these connections is critical to health and wellness, and there’s decades of research to support these claims. Click here to read the story.
One From the Archives
Cognitive resilience linked to social support according to researchers.
Results of the study supported the conclusion that higher social network size relates to cognitive resilience. Click here to read the story.
What We’re Reading
10 hidden signs your body may be telling you to slow down.
This article from Thrive Global reminds us that it’s only natural to feel stressed from time to time. When we do, it’s important to address the feeling head-on. When we ignore our bodies’ signs that tell us to slow down, our stress can build up and eventually escalate, which can lead to burnout. Click here to read the article.
Make learning a part of your daily routine.
We can’t predict how our careers will develop or what the world of work will look like in the future. Investing in our ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn helps us increase our readiness for the opportunities that change presents and our resilience to the inevitable challenges we’ll experience along the way. Click here to read the article.
Which thoughts are you responsible for?
Check out today’s issue of this great daily newsletter from Better Humans on Medium. Today’s issue is about designing your life with healthy social interaction (featuring yours truly). Click here to read the newsletter.
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