The Social and Emotional Benefits of Playing Online Games
By Rachel Kowert We all know the stereotype of the socially inept, basement dwelling online gamer. You know, overweight male player with no friends that lives with their parents until…
Posts tagged “self-care”
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Self-Care and Streaming: Taking Time Off
Read MorePopular YouTube creator Jacksepticeye recently announced that he is taking a break. He cited several reasons, including finding less joy in creating videos, fears of diminished quality of his work,…
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Want to Build a Habit? ‘How to ADHD’ Goes Back in Time to Help
Read MoreHabit building is never easy. It requires persistence, resilience, and a whole lot of planning to do it right. And for some of us, that can be a lot to…
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Struggling With Perfectionism? Self-Compassion May Help
Read MorePerfectionism doesn’t sound like much of a problem if you haven’t struggled with it. Someone wants to do things too well? Big deal, right? But perfectionism isn’t the same as…
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Practice Mindful Breathing With Commander Shepard
Read MoreJennifer Hale has voiced some of the most memorable characters in video games and television. She’s been Bioshock Infinite’s Rosalind Lutece, Metal Gear Solid’s Naomi Hunter, and — for a…
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Where We Find Comfort in Video Games
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard of Hygge, you may not have been inside a bookstore lately. It’s a Danish word meaning, roughly, “wellbeing,” but it’s also a concept that encompasses coziness,…
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Mindful Powers Has a Mission to Teach Kids Focus and Calm
Read MoreMindful Powers from Smashing Ideas on Vimeo. Most of us go our entire lives without learning to be mindful — to be present and fully aware in the moment. Though…
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How Games Help One Writer Work Through Chronic Pain
Read MoreFor many people with chronic pain, a brighter future can be hard to imagine. Chronic pain is closely linked with several mental health issues, substance use issues, and it’s no…