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Young men struggling with ‘toxic masculinity’ could face greater mental health risks, says new study
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Young men struggling with ‘toxic masculinity’ could face greater mental health risks, says new study

Hindustan Times  

A Swiss study found that men who identify with traditional male norms strongly are at a higher risk of suicide. Strain of keeping up to the traditional ‘male ideal’ The study from the University of Zurich elaborated on how traditional gender norms emphasizing strength, independence, and emotional control create dangerous psychological strain. Fearing that sharing vulnerabilities will make them seem …

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Five ways to be calm – and why it matters
1 year, 11 months ago

Five ways to be calm – and why it matters

BBC  

Five ways to be calm – and why it matters María Medem Is being calm about passivity and numbness, or is it a superpower that makes us strong? Here are five ideas about calmness, from the philosophy of serenity, to the music, art and poetry that can make us feel peaceful – and how to find our "flow". Alamy The …

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The ancient guide for uncertain times
2 years, 9 months ago

The ancient guide for uncertain times

BBC  

The ancient guide for uncertain times Alex Walker/Getty Images While we might be able to plan for trouble ahead, there is still only so much we can do, according to the Stoics For many people, the world is in a state of upheaval that can feel difficult to cope with, but can the teachings of the Stoics help in these …

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Positivity: Not mind but heart should be at work
3 years, 7 months ago

Positivity: Not mind but heart should be at work

New Indian Express  

Positivism has many shades. For example, the Stoics believed that both good and bad were created by God and one should simply accept everything as divinely ordained fate. The bed bugs were there to ‘awaken us out of our sleep’; the mice were there to ‘encourage humans to be tidy’, the Stoics argued. Chrysippus of Soli, a Greek Stoic philosopher, …

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Why embracing change is the key to a good life
4 years, 2 months ago

Why embracing change is the key to a good life

BBC  

Why embracing change is the key to a good life How we handle change is the essence of our existence and the key to happiness, particularly in our current times of uncertainty. More Or, as the novelist Elena Ferrante said recently: “We don’t have to fear change, what is other shouldn’t frighten us.” If we can learn to handle this …

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