Monthly Archives: August 2025

and let go of the results. I was interested in philosophy when I was in high school, and I decided life was uncertain and that phrase was the only thing that made sense to me. It came from both the … Continue reading →

I gave Perplexity. the same prompt, and this is how it responded: Taking specific actions such as regular exercise, deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, and structured problem-solving can effectively relieve anxiety.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Key actions supported by research and expert guidelines include: Deep … Continue reading →

I gave ChatGPT that prompt and it said: Yes — action relieves anxiety is a powerful and often true statement. When you’re anxious, you’re usually stuck in your head — worrying about future possibilities, ruminating over past events, or overwhelmed … Continue reading →

Sigh. August 8, 2025

August 7, 2025

I graduated High School this week. When my dad said he had a present for me I thought I was getting some cheesy graduation card. But what I received was something truly priceless. Following the ceremony he handed me a … Continue reading →

That’s the title of a book by Dr. Julie Smith. I read it a while back and think it’s packed with great ideas. I’m dealing with something now so am reviewing what she suggests. Here is Perplexity’s summary, with the … Continue reading →

What do you think? August 4, 2025

A blogger I follow thought he would be smart this summer, so he went to northern Finland to escape the heat. Instead he reported being miserable with mosquito bites and the hot, humid weather. The hot spell was unusual, which … Continue reading →

I can relate to that! August 2, 2025