Researchers at MIT have questioned whether SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) actually work. They suggest we might get better outcomes if we make our goals FAST (frequently discussed, ambitious, specific and transparent) not SMART.

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A study was published on how personality traits relate to life satisfaction. The no.1 trait of people satisfied with life? “Having a lot of fun.” Here’s what else they found:

No one knows how things will go. If someone you respect says that this or that is going to happen, pat them nicely. Left foot, right foot, breathe. When bad things are happening, we do good things. We help each other stay semi-OK: Tea. Target. Sitting outside gazing. Look up!

"Scientists and Experts Endorse MDMA-assisted Therapy for PTSD" Read and share this letter, undersigned by 20 well-known scientists and clinicians, expressing their position that MDMA is now approvable for use with therapy in the treatment of PTSD, given suitable safeguards and post-approval monitoring. ScientistStatementOnPTSD.com cc: @US_FDA

More fantastic news: Virginia schools will go phone free. Well done Gov. Youngkin. Red, blue, and purple states are doing it. Politicians in both parties are parents, they see what is happening.

@GinaClowes interviews ER doc Dr. Julie Brown of @SeattleChildrens on everything you ever wanted to know about #epinephrine. When you read, murkiness surrounding epi best practices will become crystal clear. Like how hot is too hot? Like when to give dose #2? Banish uncertainty:

Feeling irritated is the first sign your nervous system is no longer in a parasympathetic state.

I regret to inform you that doing literally 5 mins of breathing at 6 breaths per minute every night before bed will massively activate your parasympathetic nervous system allowing you to fall asleep quicker, and sleep for longer and deeper. Don’t underestimate this.

If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s. — Carl Jung

Did you see? A Massachusetts jury found a restaurant negligent in serving a child a burrito with peanuts—when the food order specified #peanutallergy—& awarded the family >$200K. After 1 bite the child had an anaphylactic rxn. Learn why this is an important win for our community:

I’ve just finished reading @JonHaidt’s bestselling new book THE ANXIOUS GENERATION. I think it may be the most important nonfiction book of the decade, and today I want to tell you why. 🧵

“Those who commit to nothing are distracted by everything.” — Bhagavad Gita

What causes mental illness? The traditional answers include trauma, adversity, genetics, neurotransmitters, inflammation, and hormones. We also need to include food, nutrition, exercise, sleep, connections, and purpose in life. #BrainEnergy ties it all together.

Dr. Benjamin Levine is a legend in the field of exercise physiology He ran a study you should know about... Here's the low-down: As we age, the heart tends to get smaller and stiffer This impacts its efficiency, reducing exercise capacity and potentially elevating heart failure risk But remarkably... 2 years of vigorous exercise in sedentary 50-year-olds reversed some of the heart's age-related structural changes and stiffness by up to 20 years Meaning... exercise gave these sedentary 50-year-olds hearts akin to those of 30-year-olds That's the power of exercise Astonishing, really

#4 Health is Wealth Health and fitness are the foundation for everything else in life. Exercise is the easiest natural antidepressant and key to staying youthful. Fortune 500 CEOs' most common trait is regular, intense exercise. Sweat more than you watch other people sweat.

5/ Master the art of the cold email I’ve been sending cold emails since I was a freshman. The best cold emails: • Get to the point • Instantly grab attention • Answer “What’s in it for me?” If you shoot 100 shots, you’re bound to land one hit.

@GinaClowes recalls the most memorable meal of her life—watching her son eat a magical plate of allergy-friendly waffles at Disneyland, JUST LIKE any other kid. Vacations are a chance to SHOW kids with #foodallergies what's possible. Get tips making allergy-safe vacation plans:

The best place to relax is near water. After just 2 minutes of viewing water outdoors, blood pressure and heart rate drop. It's more calming to look at a lake, pool, or stream than trees or grass. Beaches are popular for a reason. Wider bodies of water bring more tranquility.

Whether you're new to #foodallergy or a veteran, you can never let your guard down, especially when it comes to reading ingredients labels. Just using common sense isn't enough. @GinaClowes shares practical tips for confidently working your way through ingredients labels. Read: