The HeartWell Institute

09/01/2025

08/30/2025

From The Greater Good Science Center: "Most of us want to be kind and caring, but that can be easier said than done, especially when we feel stressed, threatened, or insecure. Often in those moments, our natural reaction is to focus on ourselves and make sure that we’re safe instead of paying attention to other people’s needs and supporting them. But disconnecting from others can actually exacerbate our stress.

"This exercise helps free you from that downward spiral. It asks you to think about the people you turn to when you’re distressed and recall times when you’ve felt comforted by them. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general."

Try this quiz to help you think meaningfully about the relationships in your life and what you might do to strengthen existing and new relationships.

How strong are your social connections, online and off?

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

One Baltimore school replaced detention with meditation and suspensions dropped to zero for 2 years. Students learned mindfulness instead of punishment: more focus, less conflict, and a model now spreading worldwide.

Imagine if every child learned stress management at 7 years old? That’s a life skill worth teaching.

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08/29/2025

The hottest stretch of the year is expanding beyond any calendar definition of summer. See what regions are experiencing the biggest change.

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

Altruistic August - Day 29: Do something kind to help in your local community https://actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-august