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She did it in the name of rejection therapy, a popular trend on social media that encourages people to ask strangers odd requests that will most likely get a “no” in response. Here’s what Wilmer and other experts have to say about this social media trend and how to ensure these challenges are beneficial and not harmful. Jiang had blogged about himself performing rejection therapy for 100 days after being inspired by a card game Canadian entrepreneur Jason Comey originally developed. At the beginning of the challenge Panning felt she had to hype herself up and brace herself for the answer she thought would come. And while many of her requests resulted in rejection, Panning said she was surprised to find that sometimes strangers would instead say yes.
Persons: Michelle, , , Taylor Wilmer, Wilmer, Jia Jiang, Jiang, Jason Comey, Jiang’s, ” Jiang, Jourdan Travers, Travers, ” Wilmer, “ It’s, you’re Organizations: CNN, InStride Health, Social Anxiety Locations: Virginia, New Jersey
Dalia Goldberg moved to Spain with her then-husband in late 2018. Related storiesIn early 2020, I'd just spent my first year and a half in Seville, Spain. My husband and I had moved to Spain thinking we'd travel around and enjoy a great quality of life while working remotely. Many members of the Improvites told me the activity has boosted their confidence and helped them make new friends. Will, another member from the UK, moved to Seville from northern Spain after his marriage also broke down.
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with an Amazon worker in Germany who spoke anonymously to protect their privacy. Amazon notified all employees on Monday about the new return-to-office mandate requiring us to come into the office five days a week from January. Before Amazon made the announcement this week, I already had a feeling that a stricter return-to-office mandate was coming in 2025. I see the value in coming together occasionally and brainstorming, but outside that, it's unnecessary to always work from the office. The consensus among other Amazon employees I've spoken to is that they plan to leave when the economy and job market improve.
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Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Simone Landis, a 29-year-old from San Francisco who quit her job at Meta. In the fall of 2022, I quit my job and booked a flight to Bali in pursuit of my very own Eat, Pray, Love experience. AdvertisementMy events job at Meta was tough to transition onlineI started working at Meta in the fall of 2019 within its global security department. Related storiesI quit my job and flew to BaliI quit my job at Meta in the fall of 2022, didn't renew my lease, and booked a two-month trip to Bali. Now, I'm working more hours and taking on more responsibility and creative liberties.
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Many people consume alcohol to relax and relieve stress, which are some of the top reasons people travel, too. How is sober travel discussed on TikTok? Sentiment in the past year shows that among social media interactions 32% is positive, 38% is neutral and 30% is negative. The ranking, however, isn't a list of countries where alcohol sales are banned — places like Brunei, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Costa Rica ranked high on the list of "sober travel" destinations, in part, because of its outdoor activities and national parks.
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But, to put it bluntly, it’s not you and it’s not me, it’s Gen Z. So half of Gen Z and millennials are simply opting for more inexpensive options. At a time when 90% of Americans agree we are in a mental health crisis, according to Pew Research, Gen Z is increasingly prioritizing self-care. With Gen Z, it starts from the first date. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that, when in a committed relationship, partners often refer to their significant other as their best friend.
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The popularity of online dating has grown steadily over the past six years. According to the online data platform Statista, the online dating industry was worth $1.89 billion in 2019 and is predicted to grow to $3.15 billion in global revenue by the end of 2024. However, it's worth noting that the fall of traditional flirting isn't entirely dependent on the rise in digital dating. According to Paruolo, Gen Zers have a greater understanding of their preferences and boundaries when dating compared with other generations, which means they are more likely to form real emotional connections. Advertisement"There is a new form of digital flirting that is also more suited to Gen Z's communication style and preferences," she said.
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Food hoarding can vary depending on the access the person has to buying food, Daigle said. It is interesting to talk about food hoarding after the lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic, because food hoarding served a purpose in that time, Daigle said. Some people engaging in food hoarding behaviors may isolate out of shame or feel more comfortable being around food versus being out in public. Some eating disorders have food hoarding as part of their behaviors, and the same experience may drive people to cope with both hoarding and eating disorder behaviors, she said. But shortages of other things children need may also lead to food hoarding, Daigle said.
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How therapy can boost happiness
  + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +8 min
“(One) is that you’re going to go in, you’re going to download the problem of the week, and you’re going to leave, and you’re basically just complaining and getting validated for your complaints. Therapy helps to connect with othersModern times have created an epidemic of loneliness; the pandemic only made it worse. Therapy helps us see the big pictureTherapy helps people see that they are part of larger forces, and not simply individuals who formed with no external influences. “(Therapy) helps you to process that unfinished business.”She pointed out that our parents were human and often did what they learned from their parents. Therapy helps us control our storyOur life is a narrative, and therapy can help us make sense of it.
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The overwhelming and overriding culprit of my students' college failures was their parents. They were terrified of letting their parents know that money had been "wasted" or that they didn't meet their parents' own college dreams for their kids. Look into community collegeSo many students told me their parents turned their noses up at the idea of their child attending a community college, and my question is: Why? AdvertisementI attended a community college and eventually became a college teacher. Community college is cheaper, sometimes more conveniently located, and offers a less abrupt and extreme step between high school and a university.
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The time when, as a gangly teen with acne and zero social skills, you absolutely dread explaining how to pronounce your name. Related storiesI always thought it was beautiful, but the difficult pronunciation left me crippled with anxiety for years. It amplified my social anxiety in my school yearsIn high school there were others with unusual names, so I wasn't the only one having to explain pronunciations at registration. However, at around 12 years old, my social anxiety tripled. Having that constant worry amplified my already lurking social anxiety.
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But at our son's tech-free school, there isn't so much as a smart board — and that's just the way we like it. We let our kids use screens at home, but they don't overindulgeLike most Waldorf schools, Otto Specht suggests limited media exposure at home. But in our house, our kids have free rein when it comes to screen time. AdvertisementSome people argue that it's necessary to introduce kids to technology because it makes them "workplace-ready." In the meantime, let's let kids be kids.
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CNN —It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world will be paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure: marijuana. “I worry when people are in an enclosed space because new data is beginning to show that secondhand marijuana smoke may be just as dangerous as the primary smoke,” Page said. “Approximately 3 in 10 people who use marijuana have marijuana use disorder,” according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, some parents told doctors they believed vaping marijuana was safer than tobacco, Boyd told CNN earlier via email. A cloud of marijuana smoke rises as a clock hits 4:20 p.m. during the Mile High 420 Festival in Denver on "weed day" in 2022.
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When I went sober six years ago, dating and getting laid was the last thing on my mind. After all, I'd gone sober for a reason: to self-optimize, and I couldn't do that with a man snoring in my ear. It felt like alcohol and I had always been in an open relationship, but now it was time for me to fly solo. Don't obsess over small thingsThat said, I couldn't blame all my past failures on the men I'd dated. Talking to men sober felt like doing it for the first time.
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What may calm your nerves is asking yourself a series of questions that challenge those disquieting thoughts’ legitimacy and perspective — this process is known as Socratic questioning. When you want to apply Socratic questioning to bothersome thoughts or beliefs, start by writing the thought down. Practice Socratic questions regularlyOther common Socratic questions can include the following, though some may be tailored to a patient’s experience:● Am I basing this thought on facts or feelings? The therapist resource site Therapist Aid has a free printout with 10 Socratic questions you can use to challenge irrational thoughts. “I’d encourage people trying to learn to re-evaluate their thoughts to experiment with different questions,” Strunk said.
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However, virtual dating can't replace the chemistry and spark of an in-person meeting. Carlotta Cattelani, the UK country manager at the dating app Fruitz, told BI that meeting virtually makes dates more accessible. AdvertisementA virtual date is a less formal chance to see if your match is searching for the same things you are, Cattelani said. She warns that speaking virtually cannot entirely replace meeting someone in person, so FaceTime dates should be used sparingly. It's easier to be "catfished" on social media, she said, because virtual dates cannot replace the chemistry, body language, and eye contact you might experience in real life.
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But, since I'm also tired of dating apps, I decided to give speed dating a chance. This still exists in the speed dating framework, of course, because you can find out at the end of the experience that no one you liked liked you. The speed dating system takes away the planning, execution, time issues, and does ensure some sense of safety. Should you need to speak to someone regarding someone at speed dating, they have their full name and credit card info. I predict that, in the age of app fatigue and remote work, structured events like speed dating are going to make a giant comeback.
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Parties or friendly get-togethers can be fun, healthy environments to replenish energy or blow off steam. Depending on your level of social anxiety, though, a small family gathering or happy hour with friends can also be a source of stress. "I feel that part of etiquette is about putting people around you at ease," she told CNBC Make It last year. "Instead of etiquette being a restricting convention, I see it as being an empowering tool." Here are three common, but potentially awkward, social situations and how to handle them with ease.
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CNN —In the land of Hello Kitty, kawaii (“cute”) culture and the Neo-Pop art of 1990s Japan, Tetsuya Ishida was an outlier. An untitled 2004 acrylic and oil painting by late Japanese artist Tetsuya Ishida from the Gagosian retrospective "My Anxious Self." Ishida, who had gone to art school, worked part-time at a print shop and as a night security guard. Many of the 200 or so paintings Ishida completed in his lifetime portray the gloom of becoming a cog in the economic machine. Another painting entitled "Gripe," painted by Ishidia in 1996, portrays a Japanese salaryman with lobster claws for hands.
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Some told BI that they can't find other accommodating jobs and that gig work is a dead end. He said gig driving was one of his only options to supplement his disability benefits. Robert is one of many disabled gig drivers who say they have no other options to make a living. "Disabled gig workers can be forced to rely on gig work for income because of issues with exclusion and discrimination in traditional workplaces," Shruti Sannon, a technology-policy program director at the ACLU who authored a paper on disabled gig workers, said. For many disabled gig drivers with medical issues, gig work is a temporary but necessary step toward getting back on their feet.
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GPT Store is playing host to several "girlfriend" bots, despite explicit rules against them. OpenAI launched the hotly anticipated marketplace on Wednesday. First announced two months ago, the store is a marketplace for AI apps built with OpenAI's technology. Analysis from Quartz showed, however, that searching for "girlfriend" on the company's new marketplace brings up at least eight of the romantic AI chatbots. Examples found by the outlet included "Korean Girlfriend," "Virtual Sweetheart," "Your girlfriend Scarlett," and "Your AI girlfriend, Tsu✨."
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Another Gallup survey found that Gen Z was the least engaged group in the workplace and the most burned out from their jobs. To cope, Gen Z employees are taking significantly more sick days than their older peers — often due to mental health. You don't know what you don't know. Lou Ali, 41, who manages Malcolmson and another Gen Z employee at the PR agency Honcho, said she was puzzled by what she saw as the paradox of Gen Z's workplace anxiety. She added, "You don't know what you don't know.
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Some of these semi-retired workers are gig drivers for companies like Uber and DoorDash. Over half of the missing gig workers were aged 60 or older, and over 40% of them described themselves as "retired." Many of these semi-retired workers are gig drivers for companies like Uber and DoorDash. Business Insider previously spoke with six gig drivers about why they're driving during their retirement and the strategies they're using to make money. As her pay-per-ride declines and the cost of maintenance skyrockets, she's been forced to find other types of gig work.
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Tuesday started with Nvidia getting more praise from one analyst, and a battery stock downgrade. She has a price target of $40 on shares, which suggests 20.3% upside potential from where shares closed on Monday. The firm initiated the stock with a buy rating and $125 price target, which suggests 7% upside from Monday's close. "3Q brings a narrative change in FREY's outlook with new risks to tech, strategy and funding that's been appropriately discounted by the stock market. He also slashed his price target to $2 from $13, which suggests 14.3% upside from Monday's close.
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The solitude of remote work seemed to particularly hit Gen Z workers — who began their careers as workplaces went from in-person to virtual — hard. With companies asking — and in some cases mandating — their employees return to the office, Gen Z workers who are going in regularly have said they have a renewed sense of confidence in their jobs. Since Fitchett's employer started mandating employees go to the office, Fitchett said he finally feels a sense of ease at his job. Don't expect a full-scale return to the office quite yetThere's more that goes into a worker's preferences than loneliness, and Gen Z workers are mixed about returning to the office full time. For her — and many other Gen Z workers — the solution may come in some form of flexibility.
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