A playful list of feel-good films for families, older teens, and adults A few years ago, a Reddit thread made the rounds listing “anti-depressant movies”: films that are not necessarily about mental health, but somehow leave people feeling lighter, warmer, or more connected to life. That phrase is playful, not clinical; and movies are not …
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This video explains how our attention and awareness shape what we notice — and often what we miss — in everyday life. Using a classic visual example, it shows that when we focus narrowly on one task or detail, we can unintentionally overlook other meaningful information right in front of us. This highlights how selective …
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This video explains working memory — the short-term mental workspace we use to hold and manipulate information in mind. It shows how a child with typical working memory and a child with limitations (such as in ADHD) can respond very differently to the same instructions because working memory affects how much information someone can keep …
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Every now and then, a playlist lines up a little too perfectly with your branding. This post is not a serious ranking, prediction, or official Eurovision analysis. It is simply a playful nod to three Eurovision 2026 songs and artists that caught our attention because they feel very “Cosmos-coded.” With “Andromeda” by Lelek, “Tanzschein” by …
This video breaks down an accessible framework for understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behavior are connected. The speaker explains that thoughts aren’t facts — they are mental events influenced by context, habits, and history. When we take thoughts literally, we can react automatically rather than with intention. Instead, the video encourages noticing thoughts non-judgmentally, recognizing …
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What if Anakin Skywalker had a good counsellor growing up? What would be different, what may be the same? Have a read of the full geeky blog post on Geek Therapy’s Heroes ACE blog. CLICK HERE Here’s a the introduction: Anakin was miraculously conceived by midi-chlorians and born to his slave mother Shmi Skywalker on …
This video breaks down an accessible framework for understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behavior are connected. The speaker explains that thoughts aren’t facts — they are mental events influenced by context, habits, and history. When we take thoughts literally, we can react automatically rather than with intention. Instead, the video encourages noticing thoughts non-judgmentally, recognizing …
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This video explores how small habits and consistent routines shape long-term wellbeing and success, even when progress feels slow. The speaker highlights that big goals are rarely achieved through motivation alone — they are built through repeated daily actions that align with values. Small improvements compound over time, creating momentum and strengthening confidence. The message …
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This video offers clear guidance for dealing with overwhelming thoughts and emotions by shifting focus to the present moment and what you can actively influence. Instead of getting stuck in mental loops about the past or future, the speaker encourages grounding strategies like noticing your breathing, connecting to your body, and starting small physical actions …
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We are feeling the excitement from the Artemis II mission, and want to keep that feeling going. Together we compiled a list of three movies, shows, board games, video games, and space apps that hopefully continue the same vibe. TV SHOWS Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. It is a mini-series about exploring the solar system, galaxy, …
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