20 Supportive Texts To Send A Friend Who Is Stressed

Romper | You can totally sympathize … An unfortunate truth is that most people you know are at least a little bit stressed right now.
What science tells us about kindness, healing and helping each other through trauma

The Globe and Mail | Researchers at Ohio State University recently found that people who reported giving social support also had lower levels of inflammation…
Hamper program has community members helping each other

Winnipeg Free Press | SOCIAL enterprises are banding together via a new holiday hamper program to connect communities with job skills, food and Christmas gifts.
… Become a Healthy Deviant One Percenter

By: Dr. Tamara Kung at MCC Health Study Less than 3% of US adults are happy & healthy, and only 1% are on track to stay that way. xAlt.fit Pillars of Health – Fitness/Movement, Diet/Nutrition, Stress/Happiness, Sleep/Recovery, Community/Engagement, Energy The rapid change, and shift in our environment = environmental mismatch where we become discombobulated, ineffectively […]
There’s no easy way to make new friends as an adult – and sometimes our friendships can feel like a chore

The Guardian | Amid busy schedules, long distances and gaps between catch-ups, it can be far too easy to let old mates fall off the to-do list.
Better friendships begin with a better you

Winnipeg Free Press | Author explores an oft-forgotten subset of relationships, and how to navigate choppy waters.
Center Mental Health And Other Ways To Have Healthier Friendships

Essence | Two experts share the things you need to expect and prioritize in your friendships – from yourself and others – in order for them to be more fruitful.
I Think I Know Why Men Don’t Talk About Parental Leave

Slate | It feels much safer to be a silent ally.
How to Be a More Effective Listener (and What’s in it For You)

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What We Can Learn About Resilience & Community from Indigenous Leaders

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