connection

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Connection in Micro-Moments: How tiny interactions quietly upgrade your nervous system

Science now shows that even tiny moments of connection (human and / or animal) can measurably impact your nervous system, your chemistry, and your sense of wellbeing.

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The Stress-Reducing Power of Social Buffering

What really carries us through disruption and challenging times isn’t bandwidth or servers; it’s patience, compassion, kindness, and shared humanity. It’s each other.

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18 Reasons Why Kindness Is Pure Magic (and Backed by Science)

1. Kindness counteracts stress
Physiologically, kindness is the opposite of stress. It soothes stress-related regions of the brain and brings calming effects throughout the body.

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Want to feel happier – and live longer? Science says: Connect

Did you know that positive interactions with others can boost happiness, support mental health, and even help us live longer? It’s true. Here’s how.

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