Amidst all the chaos in the world, this NY Times article soothed me. Clothes dried outside have a distinct smell. This scientist studied the genesis of the distinctive outdoor-fresh smell.
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I am a huge music fan. Although the pandemic is challenging, one of the things I've enjoyed is the availability of many live music streams. Here are two of the best listings I've found of upcoming shows:
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Many of us have had the opportunity to focus on our health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Exercise has a myriad of benefits to health and mental well being and is one of the pillars of wellness.. Most of us are familiar with the "runners high." Many exercise specifically for this feeling. The "high" is not limited to running. One can feel bliss with any sustained physical activity. An interesting article on TED focuses on the phenomenon.
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Loneliness is a significant issue in the United States. Loneliness is a subjective feeling of being alone and anxious or depressed over the isolation. According to some estimates, more than one-fifth of the United States population suffers from loneliness. The seriousness of the epidemic has only risen with the global pandemic of Covid-19.
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The repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic are everywhere. The restrictions are challenging every facet of physical and mental health. Resilience is a core skill these days.
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Spotify is introducing Daily Wellness, a personalized mix of motivational podcasts and feel-good music that will help you find positivity, mindfulness, and peace throughout your day. The new playlist, personalized to your daily routine, updates once in the morning then again in the evening. You’ll find lots of content, from music to curated wellness podcasts, and a few surprises.
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I love learning. I am a big fan of Shane Parrish's blog, [Farnum Street][1], and his podcast, The Knowledge Project. I was recently listening to the podcast episode, [The "T.R.I.C.K." to Raising Successful People][2] with journalist, educator, and Silicon Valley influencer, Esther Wojcicki. Wojcicki knows a little bit about raising successful kids. She raised three daughters who have each become famously successful as the CEO of YouTube, the Founder and CEO of 23andMe, and a top medical researcher. The premise of the podcast was how to raise kind and fulfilled children. The podcast touched on education and family dynamics. It was fascinating. One of the books Wojcicki mentioned was [Dark Horse, by Todd Rose][3]. Rose leads the [Dark Horse Project at Harvard][4]. The Dark Horse Project is a long-term study of how women and men achieve success by harnessing their individuality.
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I am doing quite a bit of reading on caloric restriction and time-restricted eating. I came across the article, A Time to Fast, in Science. The article is an excellent summary of the emerging field.
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I found the NYTimes article, How to Be More Optimistic full of actionable information to battle my inner Eeyore. Martin Seligman, a prominent author and the founder of Positive Psychology, is featured.
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The global COVID-19 pandemic is causing a crisis in mental and physical health. One way to buffer yourself from the virus is to pay attention to sleep, nutrition, and stress management. Few interventions have more of an effect on stress management than Meditation. I pointed out some of these benefits, in my entry: Meditation, the facts.. As COVID-19 tears across the country, I find myself recommending meditation practice over and over again. Beginning the practice of Meditation will be the topic of today’s entry.
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