Were you ever been spanked? Did you deserve to be spanked? — “I have good kids, I love my kids. I try to bring them up the right way, not spanking them. I find that I don’t have to spank them. I find that waving the gun around pretty much gets the same job done!” — Denis Leary Slowly, generation by generation…

The harsh realities of becoming a successful blogger aren’t what you think. — Everybody wants to write for the top media websites such as HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and others. I get it, that’s a lot of exposure and the byline brings credibility, but the way to becoming a successful as a blogger isn’t what you think. I’ve read every post on Medium about how…

Learning new techniques to help manage your feelings can take time and practice — so try to be patient and gentle with yourself as you learn how to journal for anger management — Would you like to have control over your life? Would you like to have healthy relationships? Would you like to be happy? Imagine being calm and cool all day even after finding out your wife wrecked the car, your son was expelled from school, and the IRS is going to…

Are you on the “SEO Incentive Program’?” It seems a select few writers had been chosen for a three-month trial. — Has your post garnered external views which have led you to higher payouts? I’ve read discussions on Medium in which people are asking about “external payments,” the ‘SEO Incentive Program’. A select few writers had been chosen for a three-month trial, to see how it went. The issue with me…

Mental health and well-being are essential components of a healthy and happy life. Unfortunately, many people struggle with mental health issues and often feel like they have nowhere to turn. — Editor: This is the final instalment of my four part series, Mental Health & Well-Being. Seeking professional help is an important step in taking control of your mental health and well-being. Professional help can provide the support you need to understand, manage, and overcome the challenges you face. Through counseling…

Practicing good mental health and well-being habits can have a positive impact on our life. It can help to reduce stress, improve your mood, and even improve our physical health. — Editor: This is the third instalment of my four part series, Mental Health & Well-Being. Part 1: What is Mental Health & Well-Being and Why is it Important? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It…agrainofsalt.medium.com

“Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness — it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life.” — Editor: This is the second instalment of my four part series, Mental Health & Well-Being. For context, reading part one of the series is recommended.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. — Editor: This is the first installment of my four part series, Mental Health & Well-Being. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act in everyday life. It also helps us cope with stress, build relationships, make decisions, and manage difficult situations.

Generation X has left an indelible mark on the world. Society has been quietly shaped in ways we may not even realize. — When you think of the modern world, what comes to mind? Perhaps the rise of technology, the dominance of social media, or the increasing globalization of our society. But how did we get here? …