#life-challenges tag

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

2 days ago

Humor

Comedian Serena Terry: 'I was falling apart - then my daughter showed me TikTok and I laughed harder than I had in years'

Humor

Southern comfort: Four women become fast friends, with drinks in hand * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Savannah Sipping Society offers a comedic escape through the bonding of four women over drinks and shared life challenges.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

2 days ago

Humor

Comedian Serena Terry: 'I was falling apart - then my daughter showed me TikTok and I laughed harder than I had in years'

Humor

Southern comfort: Four women become fast friends, with drinks in hand * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Savannah Sipping Society offers a comedic escape through the bonding of four women over drinks and shared life challenges.

Psychology says the people who drink their coffee black with zero sugar aren't more disciplined, more health-conscious, or more refined than everyone else, they're the ones who quietly stopped sweetening things in general, the coffee, the answers, the apologies, and somewhere along the way decided they preferred the actual taste of things to the easier version - Silicon Canals

Drinking black coffee symbolizes a shift towards authenticity and acceptance of life's realities, rather than mere sophistication or discipline.

#self-care

Writing

Tanya Sweeney: My 200 16-week blowdry was transformational - then I was seduced by the prospect of self-improvement

Mindfulness

Small Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Is a Lot

Writing

Tanya Sweeney: My 200 16-week blowdry was transformational - then I was seduced by the prospect of self-improvement

Personal challenges can create chaos, but finding time for self-care is essential.

Mindfulness

Small Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Is a Lot

The Long Friendship Between These Two Women Will Make You Cry

Two best friends demonstrate unwavering support as one battles cancer, maintaining their life traditions and adventures together while navigating treatment.

9 months ago

The Sophisticated Defense Mechanism of Optimization

Fixating on optimization can serve as a defense mechanism, allowing individuals to distract themselves from the more uncomfortable realities of life that they would rather avoid.

Mental health

Film

fromKqed

'Sorry, Baby' Conveys the Everyday Ordinariness of Terrible Things

Sorry, Baby explores the quiet and insidious nature of personal crises and the challenges of emerging adulthood.

fromBusiness Insider

I sold my Chicago condo to save money, but now I'm full of regret

The once-perfect suburban home had a new family, filled with hope, as I moved to a downtown Chicago condo to build a life filled with promise.

Chicago

fromBusiness Insider

Idris Elba says 'grim' memories of his pre-Hollywood job help keep him motivated

Elba told host Amy Poehler that he didn't find success until he was around 35 and that life before that was often difficult. "There were some very tough times," he said.

Film

'Tomboy, profiterole baker, lover of musicals, we all miss her voice at end of the phone' - family of Elaine O'Hara share the eulogy the public never heard

Elaine O'Hara, a warm and vivid woman, is remembered for embracing life's challenges with joy, from being a tomboy to a rugby enthusiast.

Everyday cooking

Relationships

fromBuzzFeed

Women In Major Age Gap Relationships Are Sharing What It's Really Like

A significant age gap can be navigated successfully with mutual respect, understanding, and support.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir to be published in October

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir reflects on her toughest year and coincides with the presidential election, ruling out her candidacy.

Retirement

Still Becoming: Growing in Life's Later Chapters

Aging can be a time for personal growth despite societal stereotypes.

Negative beliefs about aging can hinder well-being and change.

Mindfulness

Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair

True power lies in managing thoughts and reactions during overwhelming challenges.

Acceptance of unchangeable situations is essential for inner peace.

Wellness

fromTiny Buddha

10 Days Only-14+ Life-Changing Tools for the Price of One! - Tiny Buddha

Emotional struggles inspire new creations, blending personal experience with a helpful product launch.

Wellness

"I'm Sure Your Patients Are Getting Better"

Psychotherapy emphasizes facing life's realities over achieving happiness.

Patients must find their own purpose post-therapy.

Therapeutic success is measured by freedom, not perfection.

Video games

fromFast Company

How learning like a gamer helped this high-school dropout succeed

In 'Elden Ring', players learn that death leads to growth and exploration through respawning mechanics.

Mental health

From Victim to Victor

Embracing adversity can transform suffering into wisdom and personal growth.

An Awakening to the Possibility of Joy in Life

The most vivid part of the memory was running around. I felt alive. I gained some sort of sentience that I existed. The world puzzle pieces started coming together a little bit.

Mental health

fromBustle

I'm Afraid My Saturn Return Will Be An Absolute Sh*tshow

Saturn returns can bring upheaval but also opportunities for growth and reinvention.

Mental health

The Psychology of Pivoting

Pivoting isn't failure-it's awareness; life's challenges can redirect you towards better opportunities.

Use facts over feelings; interoception and reframing enhance decision-making.

Growth includes loops and setbacks which often indicate deeper learning.

Mental health