From a young age, I lived in my mind. Growing up, I thought this was normal — this endless stream of thoughts and self-analysis that shaped my every decision and action. Living in my mind felt like my way of navigating the world. I became convinced that if I could think through every possible outcome, […]
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Time for change: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month offers chance for reset
MANSFIELD — Laura Montgomery, CEO at Catalyst Life Services, said Catalyst is making progress as a “one-stop shop” for substance use disorder and mental health management.
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How a Richland Source letter to the editor has helped save lives
MANSFIELD — Culler said he feels responsible for and worries about the people who reach out to him after finding his reflection.
“Understanding that I may have helped someone at their darkest moment makes me feel like I’ve honored the miracle of getting to live this life,” he said.
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Through pain: Shelby’s Homan learns lessons from shoulder separation
Shelby senior Karsen Homan missed just three quarters of action after separating his shoulder in Week 8 of the Whippets’ football season.
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Crafting your ideal future with the R-Factor question
“If you don’t know where you want to go, any road will get you there.” This quote from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland deeply resonates with me. Life, like a flowing river, often sweeps us along with its currents. For some, embracing this ebb and flow without a predetermined course can be a fulfilling way […]
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Mansfield parkrun braves the elements to celebrate 8th anniversary
As snow continued to fall and temperatures hovered around 20 degrees, Mansfield parkrun celebrated its 8th anniversary at North Lake Park.
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10 healthy habits for your brain
As people pursue their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging everyone to commit to brain health in 2025. Research shows that healthy behaviors may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help reduce the risk of dementia. A recent poll reported that retired Americans fear developing dementia more than any other condition. While […]
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Online library databases can unlock healthy habits
In today’s fast-paced world, mental wellness is as vital as physical health. Libraries are a key factor in learning healthy habits for the mind by offering free and accessible resources that encourage mental exercise, emotional resilience and mindfulness. Whether you want to strengthen your memory, reduce stress, or cultivate a more positive mindset, MRCPL has […]
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From vision to reality: Creating a roadmap for your perfect future
Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day resonates deeply with me. Her evocative words capture the essence of mindfulness and intentional living: Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean—the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the one who is eating sugar out of my […]