Self-Help Archives - Good News Network https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/self-help/ A Daily Dose of Positive News to Enthuse Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:38:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-GNN-Logo-Circles-2017-1-32x32.png Self-Help Archives - Good News Network https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/self-help/ 32 32 120051390 Top New Years Resolutions for Americans Feature Financial and Health Goals – Poll Shares Some Hacks for 2026 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-6-new-years-resolutions-for-americans-feature-financial-and-health-goals-for-2026-and-they-shared-some-hacks/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-6-new-years-resolutions-for-americans-feature-financial-and-health-goals-for-2026-and-they-shared-some-hacks/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=227307 Saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions heading into 2026, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans revealed that ten percent of respondents felt very good about 2025, labeling it “a great year”. Some of the remainder are seeking to turn things around in 2026, with […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-6-new-years-resolutions-for-americans-feature-financial-and-health-goals-for-2026-and-they-shared-some-hacks/feed/ 0 227307 Millennials and Gen Z Redefine ‘Asking for Help’ – Especially With Money https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/millennials-and-gen-z-redefine-asking-for-help-especially-with-money/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/millennials-and-gen-z-redefine-asking-for-help-especially-with-money/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:53:24 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=224858 “Help” isn’t a dirty word: a new study has found younger generations are less likely to think that asking for help is a bad thing. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly between Gen Z, millennial, Gen X and baby boomer generations found the two younger generations saw asking for help as a positive […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/millennials-and-gen-z-redefine-asking-for-help-especially-with-money/feed/ 0 224858 Car Wash Hires All-Autistic Staff to Wash Away Barriers: 10 Years Later, There’s Now 4 Florida Locations https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/washing-away-barriers-for-10-years-autists-at-rising-tide-car-wash-now-staff-4-locations-in-parkland/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/washing-away-barriers-for-10-years-autists-at-rising-tide-car-wash-now-staff-4-locations-in-parkland/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:30:07 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=221374 In 2015, GNN reported on the opening of Rising Tide Car Wash in Florida, where a man’s autistic son could acquire all the merits of hard work, earn a paycheck, and become more independent. Now 10-years-later, founder John D’Eri’s original vision has been shared by thousands—both on the spectrum and off of it; both in […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/washing-away-barriers-for-10-years-autists-at-rising-tide-car-wash-now-staff-4-locations-in-parkland/feed/ 0 221374 Japanese ‘Rental Grandmother’ Service Provides Much-Needed and Much-Loved Purpose for Older Women https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-rental-grandmother-service-gives-much-needed-and-much-loved-work-to-older-women/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-rental-grandmother-service-gives-much-needed-and-much-loved-work-to-older-women/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=221250 When a Japanese handyman contractor faced an oversaturated market, they turned to a pretty unusual solution: a ‘rent-a-grandma.’ With few other jobs available for women over 60 other than house cleaners, the company realized that for the same reason a person might want to hire a male handyman in his 60s during a homebuilding project, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-rental-grandmother-service-gives-much-needed-and-much-loved-work-to-older-women/feed/ 0 221250 In Maine, Students Choose a Hike Over Detention–and Feel the Benefits https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-maine-students-choose-a-hike-over-detention-and-feel-the-benefits/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-maine-students-choose-a-hike-over-detention-and-feel-the-benefits/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:30:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=219816 Getting in fights, texting too much in class, skipping school—they are the kinds of stories that the parents of most high schools will have heard of before, and know the ending of. But at Morse High School in Maine, detention is enforced with an altogether different approach—a hike. Misbehaving students can, of course, choose normal […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-maine-students-choose-a-hike-over-detention-and-feel-the-benefits/feed/ 0 219816 6 Expert Parenting Tips for Getting Closer to Your Kids–Try Changing Up These Routines https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/6-expert-parenting-tips-for-getting-closer-to-your-kids-try-changing-up-these-routines/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/6-expert-parenting-tips-for-getting-closer-to-your-kids-try-changing-up-these-routines/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:30:35 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=216347 A therapist has revealed six parenting tips for building a stronger connection with your child. Melinda O’Neil, 37, an associate licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Pleasanton, California, has been a therapist for one year and child counselor for seven. O’Neil—also the mom of a six-year-old son—focuses on connection, empathy, and personal growth as key components […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/6-expert-parenting-tips-for-getting-closer-to-your-kids-try-changing-up-these-routines/feed/ 0 216347 She’s a Dopamine Dresser: ‘Get Happier and More Productive With Color, Yellow is a Big Mood Booster’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/shes-a-dopamine-dresser-get-happier-and-more-productive-with-color-yellow-is-a-big-mood-booster/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/shes-a-dopamine-dresser-get-happier-and-more-productive-with-color-yellow-is-a-big-mood-booster/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:53:57 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=216046 An artist says she’s a “dopamine dresser” and picks her bold-colored outfits to ward off feeling grumpy. Dopamine dressing is a fashion trend which involves wearing clothing that makes you feel good and confident, based on the idea that outfits can affect your mood and happiness. Kerry Jones has always loved color and says she […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/shes-a-dopamine-dresser-get-happier-and-more-productive-with-color-yellow-is-a-big-mood-booster/feed/ 0 216046 Five Ways to Move Beyond the Monster of Self-Doubt and Pursue Your Passion https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/five-ways-to-move-beyond-the-self-doubt-monster-and-pursue-your-passion/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/five-ways-to-move-beyond-the-self-doubt-monster-and-pursue-your-passion/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:18:40 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=216000 I don’t know the first thing about NFL football, but I have no trouble relating to Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson’s struggle to overcome bouts of crippling self-doubt. A few years back, Johnson was dropping balls and questioning his abilities at every turn. “There was a lot of things as a player I was […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/five-ways-to-move-beyond-the-self-doubt-monster-and-pursue-your-passion/feed/ 0 216000 Sidelined for Gambling Problem, Soccer Star Spends Probation Helping Fans Kick Theirs https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sidelined-for-gambling-problem-soccer-star-spends-probation-helping-teams-fans-kick-theirs/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sidelined-for-gambling-problem-soccer-star-spends-probation-helping-teams-fans-kick-theirs/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:30:33 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=215170 An Italian soccer star suspended for ten months after violating sports betting regulations spent that time helping natives to his new English city kick their gambling addictions. The supporters of Newcastle United were buzzing with excitement when in the summer of 2023, the club signed Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. The highly-rated midfield general was seen […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sidelined-for-gambling-problem-soccer-star-spends-probation-helping-teams-fans-kick-theirs/feed/ 0 215170 Playful People Proved More Resilient During Covid – They Excelled at ‘Lemonading’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playful-people-proved-more-resilient-during-covid-excelling-at-lemonading/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playful-people-proved-more-resilient-during-covid-excelling-at-lemonading/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:33:23 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=214777 Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows. The Oregon State University study is important because playfulness is a vital but under-appreciated resource for building resilience and maintaining well-being during difficult periods such as the pandemic—and it’s a resource that individuals can […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playful-people-proved-more-resilient-during-covid-excelling-at-lemonading/feed/ 0 214777 She Beat Cancer Three Times and it Inspired Her to Become a Paramedic to Give Back https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-beat-cancer-three-times-and-it-inspired-her-to-become-a-paramedic-to-give-back/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-beat-cancer-three-times-and-it-inspired-her-to-become-a-paramedic-to-give-back/#respond Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:38:25 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=214561 A young woman who has survived cancer three times has become a paramedic so she can ‘give back’ to the National Health Service in England, and serve other patients who are going through the same thing. Katherine Murrell was first diagnosed with cancer when she was just 16. She underwent six months of daily chemotherapy […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-beat-cancer-three-times-and-it-inspired-her-to-become-a-paramedic-to-give-back/feed/ 0 214561 Dutch Bringing Back Risky Play–in Parks Where Kids Climb, Sword-fight with Sticks and Build with Hammers https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dutch-bring-back-risky-play-parks-where-kids-climb-sword-fight-with-sticks-and-build-with-hammers/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dutch-bring-back-risky-play-parks-where-kids-climb-sword-fight-with-sticks-and-build-with-hammers/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:30:25 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=214353 Parts of Dutch society are campaigning to bring risky playgrounds back into their cities and towns as concerns about too much time spent indoors, helicopter parenting, and childhood diabetes risk grow. Some are merely advocating playgrounds with potentially dangerous toys, such as a merry-go-round, but others are seeking places for their children to start fires, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dutch-bring-back-risky-play-parks-where-kids-climb-sword-fight-with-sticks-and-build-with-hammers/feed/ 2 214353 10 Tips for Overcoming Self-Doubt – Including Adopting a Power Pose https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-tips-for-overcoming-self-doubt-including-adopting-a-power-pose/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-tips-for-overcoming-self-doubt-including-adopting-a-power-pose/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:21:08 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=214300 A life coach and former nurse Christina Russell has shared her top ten strategies for overcoming self-doubt, including adopting a “power pose,” which is proven to help boost confidence. There are ups and downs in every personal-growth journey, says the Florida coach. But self-doubt is “a pervasive issue” for many. Here are ten actionable strategies […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-tips-for-overcoming-self-doubt-including-adopting-a-power-pose/feed/ 0 214300 She Hasn’t Purchased Groceries in 4 Years–All Her Food Comes From Dumpsters Behind Supermarkets–LOOK https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-hasnt-purchased-groceries-in-4-years-all-her-food-comes-from-supermarket-dumpsters-look/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-hasnt-purchased-groceries-in-4-years-all-her-food-comes-from-supermarket-dumpsters-look/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:31:24 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=213993 A woman has found a positive side to the problem of food waste—and now gets all her groceries for free from supermarket dumpsters. Sofie Juel-Andersen began her dumpster diving saga while living in Sydney, Australia, taking only fresh produce from designated bins, but soon realized she could find everything she needs. “My sister sent me […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-hasnt-purchased-groceries-in-4-years-all-her-food-comes-from-supermarket-dumpsters-look/feed/ 2 213993 Want to Learn a New Language? Study Says Be Sure to Get Enough Sleep First https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/want-to-learn-a-new-language-study-says-be-sure-to-get-enough-sleep-first/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/want-to-learn-a-new-language-study-says-be-sure-to-get-enough-sleep-first/#respond Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:00:07 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=213373 People wanting to learn a new language should make sure they get plenty of sleep, suggests a new study. Shut-eye is critical for all sorts of reasons, but an international team of scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eight hours of sleep every night: it helps the brain to store and learn a […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/want-to-learn-a-new-language-study-says-be-sure-to-get-enough-sleep-first/feed/ 0 213373 Parents Love the Confidence That Kids Get from Playing With Their Favorite Toys https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/parents-love-the-confidence-that-kids-get-from-playing-with-their-favorite-toys/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/parents-love-the-confidence-that-kids-get-from-playing-with-their-favorite-toys/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 14:00:55 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=212847 During the best time of year to give children toys comes a new poll that shows four in five parents confirmed their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy or doll. The survey of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/parents-love-the-confidence-that-kids-get-from-playing-with-their-favorite-toys/feed/ 0 212847 Pioneering Nonprofit Treats the Remnants of Grief with Somatic Healing Techniques https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pioneering-non-profit-illuminates-the-path-of-grief-with-somatic-healing-techniques/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pioneering-non-profit-illuminates-the-path-of-grief-with-somatic-healing-techniques/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=211386 What we English speakers refer to as grief is actually a complex web of not only emotional, but also physical states. A newly established non-profit founded last fall is pursuing a mission to support individuals navigating grief and burnout through community support and somatic-based practices, instructing them how to grow through grief taking direct control […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pioneering-non-profit-illuminates-the-path-of-grief-with-somatic-healing-techniques/feed/ 0 211386 Attorney Warns His Voice was Cloned by AI in Phone Scam That Nearly Tricked His Dad Out of $35k https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attorney-warns-his-voice-was-cloned-by-ai-in-phone-scam-that-nearly-tricked-his-dad-out-of-35k/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attorney-warns-his-voice-was-cloned-by-ai-in-phone-scam-that-nearly-tricked-his-dad-out-of-35k/#respond Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:05:50 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=210582 An attorney has issued a warning over an elaborate AI voice-cloning scam which nearly fooled his dad into handing over $35,000. You may have heard about election interference scams that use AI to recreate a candidate’s voice to spread disinformation about voting—but that same artificial intelligence is being used to create panic in family members […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attorney-warns-his-voice-was-cloned-by-ai-in-phone-scam-that-nearly-tricked-his-dad-out-of-35k/feed/ 0 210582 How Americans are Reinventing Retirement – They’re Choosing Travel and Hobbies Over Relaxing https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-americans-are-reinventing-retirement-theyre-choosing-travel-and-hobbies-over-relaxing/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-americans-are-reinventing-retirement-theyre-choosing-travel-and-hobbies-over-relaxing/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:32:23 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=209077 Retirees are living lives that their younger selves would be jealous of, according to a new poll of 2,000 Americans who have retired, or will retire before 2029. The ‘Benjamin Button’ effect appears to be in full play, as retirees agree they’re aging backward and feeling more vivacious than ever. 60% of respondents are planning […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-americans-are-reinventing-retirement-theyre-choosing-travel-and-hobbies-over-relaxing/feed/ 0 209077 Woman With Fear of Rejection Cures Herself With Self-Esteem by Asking Odd Requests of Strangers https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-with-fear-of-rejection-cures-herself-with-self-esteem-by-asking-strangers-questions/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-with-fear-of-rejection-cures-herself-with-self-esteem-by-asking-strangers-questions/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:18:24 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=208593 A young woman who was ‘crippled by a fear of rejection’ says she has cured herself by doing a series outrageous challenges in public. Sophie Jones compiled a list of of dozens of challenges to undertake as therapy for the phobia which she has struggled with all her life. So far, the 22-year-old managed to […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-with-fear-of-rejection-cures-herself-with-self-esteem-by-asking-strangers-questions/feed/ 0 208593 How Parents Plan to Make Back-to-School ‘Magical’ For Their Kids https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-parents-plan-to-make-back-to-school-magical-for-their-kids/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-parents-plan-to-make-back-to-school-magical-for-their-kids/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:51:53 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=208589 Four out of five parents are working to make the back-to-school season “magical” for their elementary school kids, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 12 and under found 86% are trying to bring the “magic” back to school and, for many, their goal is getting their child excited […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-parents-plan-to-make-back-to-school-magical-for-their-kids/feed/ 0 208589 Woman Who Left School at 15 Graduates as a Doctor at 41: ‘You can 100% do the crazy things you’ve always dreamed’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-who-left-school-at-15-graduates-as-a-doctor-at-41/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-who-left-school-at-15-graduates-as-a-doctor-at-41/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:01:08 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=208374 A woman who dropped out of school at age 15 finally studied for her GED (known in the UK as GCSE)—and now has graduated as a doctor at 41. She recalls being sick and tired of people telling her she couldn’t do things because she dropped out of school. Now, Dr. Becs Bradford officially holds […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-who-left-school-at-15-graduates-as-a-doctor-at-41/feed/ 0 208374 Bullied Man With Facial Disease Quits Job to Speak to Schools And Help Kids With Differences https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bullied-man-with-facial-deformity-quits-job-to-speak-to-schools-and-help-kids/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bullied-man-with-facial-deformity-quits-job-to-speak-to-schools-and-help-kids/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:11:22 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=207459 A man living with a facial disease has quit his job to focus on helping children who are bullied for being different. Amit Ghose was born with neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition that causes tumors to grow along nerves. But the 34-year-old took a “leap of faith” recently when he quit his role as a […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bullied-man-with-facial-deformity-quits-job-to-speak-to-schools-and-help-kids/feed/ 0 207459 47-Year-old Finally Pursues Lifelong Passion for Architecture in Adult Degree Program – to Graduate Next Year https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/47-year-old-finally-pursues-lifelong-passion-for-architecture-in-adult-degree-program-graduating-next-year/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/47-year-old-finally-pursues-lifelong-passion-for-architecture-in-adult-degree-program-graduating-next-year/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:06:53 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=207244 Unfulfilled by his successful career in business, a 47-year-old Nashville man seized an opportunity to finally pursue a lifelong passion, after passing it up during his college days, in favor of something more ‘practical’. Now 47, Wilt is on track to graduate in May 2025 at age 48 with a Bachelor of Architecture, Nashville native […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/47-year-old-finally-pursues-lifelong-passion-for-architecture-in-adult-degree-program-graduating-next-year/feed/ 0 207244 Over Half of Americans Say Their Parent is Their Best Friend https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/over-half-of-americans-say-their-parent-is-their-best-friend/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/over-half-of-americans-say-their-parent-is-their-best-friend/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:11:52 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=206765 Over half of Americans say their parent is their best friend, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans over the age of 40 revealed that 58% feel closer to their aging parents, now more than ever before. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Comfort Keepers for the National Day of Joy […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/over-half-of-americans-say-their-parent-is-their-best-friend/feed/ 0 206765 Teaching Teens How to Understand Their Feelings is Key to Helping Them Grow and Mature https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teaching-teens-how-to-understand-their-feelings-is-key-to-helping-them-grow-and-mature/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teaching-teens-how-to-understand-their-feelings-is-key-to-helping-them-grow-and-mature/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:39:16 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=204102 Parents who solely focus on ‘fixing behavior’ will leave their teenager feeling misunderstood, according to a new book, How Do You Hug a Cactus?, which advocates for ‘Reflective Parenting’ and understanding what goes on in the teenage brain. Teaching teenagers how to understand their feelings is “key” to helping them mature into resilient and independent […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teaching-teens-how-to-understand-their-feelings-is-key-to-helping-them-grow-and-mature/feed/ 0 204102 Americans Want to Be Remembered For Their Creativity –Not Fame or Fortune https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americans-want-to-be-remembered-for-their-creativity-not-fame-or-fortune/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americans-want-to-be-remembered-for-their-creativity-not-fame-or-fortune/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:10:39 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=203661 It’s not fortune or fame Americans want to be remembered for—it’s their creativity, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 adults in the U.S. revealed that at the end of their lives, 31% would rather leave their mark through creativity, than through wealth (14%) or humanitarian efforts (10%). That’s likely to come true, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americans-want-to-be-remembered-for-their-creativity-not-fame-or-fortune/feed/ 1 203661 How Self-Compassion Can Help People Achieve Weight Loss Goals Despite Setbacks–and Resume Dieting Faster https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-self-compassion-can-help-people-achieve-weight-loss-goals-despite-setbacks/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-self-compassion-can-help-people-achieve-weight-loss-goals-despite-setbacks/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:20:46 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=203488 Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is widely available. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating—and these setbacks can be frustrating and demoralizing, often leading to the abandonment of goals. A study of 140 overweight or obese adults enrolled in a weight loss program found that higher levels of self-compassion, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-self-compassion-can-help-people-achieve-weight-loss-goals-despite-setbacks/feed/ 0 203488 82% of U.S. Adults Are Hopeful About Their Own Future and Their Community’s Future https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/82pt-of-us-adults-hopeful-about-their-own-future-and-communitys-future/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/82pt-of-us-adults-hopeful-about-their-own-future-and-communitys-future/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=202316 The United States has a reputation for being a hopeful nation, and a new survey indicates this optimistic outlook is still as American as apple pie. The results revealed a whopping 82% of Americans are currently hopeful about their own futures. An even larger portion, 85 percent, are hopeful about the future of their family. […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/82pt-of-us-adults-hopeful-about-their-own-future-and-communitys-future/feed/ 0 202316 Learning to Just Say No to Unwanted Holiday Invitations Can Benefit Your Mental Health–New Study https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=200651 A new and creative study shows that rejecting undesired invitations to parties can be beneficial in avoiding holiday burnout. The study also found that even if the invitation comes from loved ones, they don’t care about rejections as much as we imagine they do. More than three-quarters of people in a survey confessed to accepting […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/feed/ 0 200651 Playing Video Games Improves These Aspects of Daily Life Say Gamers in New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:48:18 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197938 Nearly three-quarters of gamers are certain that video games have improved their lives. A recent survey of 2,000 American gamers revealed how video games are more than just hobbies—72% of respondents attested to the positive impact of the pastime on various aspects of daily life. Sixty-eight percent credit games for enhancing relaxation, and 67% say […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/feed/ 1 197938 The Top Romantic-Comedy Films For a Broken Heart Revealed by New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:30:20 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197660 Rom-coms can actually be a great salve for a broken heart, providing empathy and hope during an otherwise difficult period. 2,000 adults in a new poll reported the top reasons such films were seen as having such a positive influence: they provide escapism, get you to laugh again, and they’re relatable. According to the survey, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/feed/ 0 197660 Top 10 Tips for Getting Over a Breakup – Advice From 2,000 Adults Finds Much Agreement https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:59:27 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197234 The best advice to get over a breakup was compiled in a new poll of 2,000 people who have a few opinions on the poignant topic. A huge majority—77 percent of respondents—believe it’s best to consider a breakup as a fresh start rather than dwelling on the past, and 72 percent agree it should encourage […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/feed/ 0 197234 The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good–And a New Positivity Bench in London https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:01:42 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197059 A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 things that make us feel good—with a good night’s sleep and a sunny blue sky coming in at number one and two. 45 percent said a nice compliment is guaranteed to boost their mood, while laughing until tears flowed also scored high. The average respondent experiences […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/feed/ 0 197059 Men Are Almost as Likely as Women to Display Their Sensitive Side, Says New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 22:20:58 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=195300 Modern men are nearly as likely as women to openly display a sensitive side, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 adults found that 71% of the men reported being in touch with their feelings—compared to 82% of women. Of the respondents who called themselves sensitive, 41% outwardly show it often—or always. One-third […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/feed/ 0 195300 Survey Says These Are the Best Things About Raising a Child – #1 are the Cuddles https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:47:36 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=195053 A poll of moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers of children under 13, found that 84 percent consider raising children to be the greatest thing to happen to them—and the best thing may be their cuddles. Other favorite aspects include seeing their personalities develop and laughing often over the youngsters’ quirky questions and funny remarks. Watching […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/feed/ 0 195053 Finland is Looking for 10 People to Attend Free ‘Masterclass of Happiness’ to Find Their Inner Finn at Beautiful Resort https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=191524 Countries are always looking for ways to promote their unique culture to attract tourists, and Finland may have just knocked the ball out of the park. Having been named the world’s happiest country by the World Happiness Report for five consecutive years, Finland wants to share its secret to happiness with the world. To do […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/feed/ 0 191524 Adults 70 and Older Swear by These Activities to Keep Them Younger Than Their Age – ‘Stereotypes No Longer Apply’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:49:49 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=190640 Three-quarters of people who reached 70 years or older agreed in a new poll that the ‘old age stereotypes’ no longer apply to today’s seniors. In fact, 72 percent of this group feel “years younger” than their actual age and are far more active than they imagined they would be. The survey of 1,000 people […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/feed/ 0 190640 Improving Her Depression, Woman Tries Something New Every Day for a Year–And Vows to Keep it Up https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:03:16 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=189041 A woman who struggled with depression found a way—actually, more than 300 ways—to improve her mental health by doing something new every day for a year. Jess Mell says she’s now the happiest she’s been in a decade after trying new things for 365 days, including a try at hot yoga and beekeeping. During the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/feed/ 1 189041 How to Have an Invincible New Year in 2023 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:28:42 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=188963 This year, don’t set inflated goals to make up for every choice you didn’t make in 2022. This year, I want you to cultivate a power and presence within you that allows you to choose your good all the time, in every circumstance of your life. You are worth so much more than one year […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/feed/ 0 188963 Two-Thirds Will Tell People They’re ‘Fine’ Over the Holidays Even When They’re Not: Here are 12 Better Responses https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/#respond Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:47:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=187689 A poll of 2,000 adults found that two-thirds will tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ over the holiday period, even when they’re not. Half of the respondents believe others don’t want to hear about their troubles because it dampens the mood, so they keep the conversation light-hearted. But the study, commissioned by British snack […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/feed/ 0 187689 Living Near Water as a Child is Linked to Better Mental Health and Well-being in Adulthood: Study https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:16:41 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=186934 Using research from 18 countries, a new study concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes as children. The findings were replicated in each of the 18 countries, say the authors studying ‘blue spaces’. Mounting […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/feed/ 0 186934 Complimenting a Stranger is What We’d Most Like to Do in Public But Don’t Have the Guts, Says Top 10 Survey https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:44:27 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=185562 Complimenting a stranger in the street is the top thing adults would most like to do in public, but don’t have the guts, according to a poll from the UK. The poll of 2,000 adults found 40 percent ‘consciously limit’ themselves in life because they fear being criticized when doing things more freely. Well over […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/feed/ 1 185562 Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:57:13 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=184355 Written by Tim Vernimmen, this article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, a nonprofit publication dedicated to making scientific knowledge accessible to all. Bodies lose their vigor with the passing of the years, but in the emotional realm, older people seem to rule supreme. For the past 20 years, Susan Turk Charles, a psychologist at the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/feed/ 0 184355 14 Unique Ways People Are Generating More Physical Activity in Daily Routines https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:37:57 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=182965 A recent survey polled 2,000 U.S. adults to see how they’re staying active as their routines and lifestyles have undergone a drastic change over the past two years. 73% are eager to increase their physical activity and to change their habits, with 70% making more of an effort to move more, compared to when the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/feed/ 0 182965 What Did Albert Einstein, Da Vinci, and Steve Jobs Have in Common: Dyslexia – Why They’re Top Achievers https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:15:03 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=182064 Dyslexia has affected some of history’s greatest minds—including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Sir Stephen Hawking. The list also includes billionaire entrepreneurs—like Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs—who’ve built some of the world’s top companies, like Virgin and Apple. Now scientists have discovered that people with dyslexia have special skills. They are […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/feed/ 0 182064 70% Say They Always Trust Their Instinct, With Physical ‘Gut Feeling’ Used to Make Decisions, Says New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/#respond Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:26:33 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181683 Forget head over heart. People in Britain firmly believe in gut-first when making decisions, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 adults found that 70 percent say they always trust their instincts with 35 percent experiencing a physical ‘gut feeling’ about situations. Nearly one in five (17 percent) turn to the feeling in […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/feed/ 0 181683 Going to Festivals Can Connect You to Humanity, Make You More Likely to Help Strangers for 6 Months: Yale https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:58:48 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181476 Going to a festival can leave you more connected to humanity and more willing to help strangers for at least six months afterwards, a new Yale study reveals. In fact, more than 63 percent said they had undergone a ‘transformative experience.’ There have been many studies on the positive psychological effects of religious gatherings and […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/feed/ 0 181476 Striking a Power Pose Can Give a Person More Self-Confidence https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/#respond Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:14:56 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181182 Striking a powerful pose like Superman or Wonder Woman does actually make people feel more confident—and maybe even behave more confidently—according to a new study. The German team has confirmed what small studies already suggested, after crunching data from 130 different experiments from published and unpublished studies involving more than 10,000 people. “We found a […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/feed/ 0 181182 ‘Summer Fridays’ Are the Key to Feeling Happier at Work https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/summer-fridays-are-the-key-to-feeling-happier-at-work/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/summer-fridays-are-the-key-to-feeling-happier-at-work/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:17:34 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181061 A new poll suggests ‘Summer Fridays’ are the key to feeling happier at work. 59% of 2,000 working adults say their jobs offer ‘Summer Fridays’—allowing them a short day, or a day off, occasionally on Fridays during the season. Over eight in 10 employees say they benefit from this perk because it makes them feel […]

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