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What parents teach kids when we allow them to take a 'mental health day' - Upworthy
We talked about it briefly on the way home. As it turned out, he was also taking a "mental health day." My dad was a social worker and, as an adult, I can totally understand why he would need to take a random day off sometimes. But it didn't really matter what he did for a living. Most of us need an occasional mental health day—adults, teens, and kids alike.
Woman presumed dead winds up in Detroit 7 months later - Upworthy
A family in Rochester, New York, is angry after they were told that a young mother in the family, who had been missing since 2021, had been found dead in a lot. However, 7 months later, a stranger reached out and said she was living in Detroit.
A teacher told a 15-year-old to 'hold in' per period in class - Upworthy
A mom shared a story on a parenting board about her daughter's teacher telling her to "hold in" her period for half an hour until class was over. She asked if she was unreasonable for feeling shocked. Most people agreed that the teacher shouldn't have made her wait. Women shared how heavy flow and flooding can happen suddenly.
Why people become curmudgeons and how to fight their negativity - Upworthy
Do you know someone who always sees the glass half empty? They dismiss joy, mock vulnerability, and call it “realism.” These folks, often labeled curmudgeons, can dim the mood of an entire group. But according to Dr. Angelica Shiels, their outlook often starts as a protective response to anxiety.
Guy's brutally honest breakup text goes viral and reminds everyone that 'ghosting' isn't cool - Upworthy
While there's no easy way to navigate letting a date down, avoiding these awkward conversations oftentimes results in the awful trend of ghosting, which leaves one person completely in the emotional lurch.
Adam Grant says 'contributions journals' can boost motivation - Upworthy
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explained in a podcast that a gratitude journal alone can lead to passivity, but adding contributions to a journal can actually lead to greater motivation. Part of what motivates us is feeling like we're able to make a difference, and reflecting on ways we've helped people motivates us to help even more.
Former hoarder gives life-changing hacks on how to declutter - Upworthy
A self-described former hoarder gives great tips on how to declutter one's space, while giving grace. Therapists note that hoarding can contribute to shame-spirals resulting in depression. They also give tips on how to overcome this very common affliction.
Men share the secrets they keep from their spouses - Upworthy
A Reddit user recently asked: “What, if anything, are you unable or unwilling to share fully openly and honestly about yourself with your spouse?” and the answers offer a rare glimpse into the things men keep bottled up inside. A lot of the secrets were connected with sexual dissatisfaction, a harbored resentment or hurt, or insecurities
Ryan Reynolds got a colonoscopy after losing a bet and found a lifesaving surprise - Upworthy
After apparently losing a bet to friend and “Welcome to Wrexham” co-star Rob McElhenney of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” actor Ryan Reynolds agreed to get a colonoscopy and film the entire thing. To his surprise, he discovered just how important these screenings are.
The real reason why there's always room for dessert - Upworthy
Isn't it strange that after eating a large meal and feeling full you always seem to have enough room to eat dessert? Researchers in Germany have found, after studying mice, that the same neurons that tell us we're full, will tell us that we have more room if there is an option to consume sugar.
Guys share the 9 worst 'alpha male' tips they've ever heard and it's so cringe - Upworthy
Guys looking for tips to become more alpha is big business for manfluencers everywhere. But some of the tips are so unbelievably cringe that they defy belief. Real guys are sharing the worst ones they've ever heard and they're really something.
Doctors share bizarre things about the human body they still can't explain - Upworthy
Even doctors can admit that many biological ins-and-outs remain a mystery, which can be frustrating as a patient when you’re told to take certain medications "because it helps” this or that ailment, without actually knowing why.
Woman who asked her boss for a mental health day gets stunning response - Upworthy
Madalyn Parker sent an email to her company outlining why she needed a mental health break from work. The response she got from her boss was so surprising, she took a screen shot and shared it on social media, where it quickly went viral.
Impossible-sounding surgery cures blindness by implanting a patient's own tooth in their eye - Upworthy
There aren't a lot of great treatments available for total blindness. But there is one that's proven to work amazingly well, if you can stomach it. Tooth-in-eye surgery involves implanting a section of a patient's own tooth into their eye, and the results are incredible.
Hospice nurse reveals how she can tell someone is dying 6 months before it happens - Upworthy
Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse, notes that she can tell someone has entered the final stages of life 6 months before they pass away. She says that at that mark, they become introverted and they start sleeping more.
The forgotten link between Candy Land and the polio epidemic - Upworthy
Most of us think of Candy Land as an innocent board game, but its origins stem from the history of infectious disease. In 1948, a retired schoolteacher who was recovering from polio in a hospital created the game for the sick, lonely children who surrounded her in the polio ward. Kids could play the game by themselves while convalescing.
'Boomer panic' is real problem caused by poor emotional regulation - Upworthy
A TikToker who had an uncomfortable run-in with a baby boomer at Lowe's coined the phrase "boomer panic" to describe the unique way in which older people can become unhinged. Experts have theorized that they behave this way because they were never taught healthy emotional regulation.
The house-tour hack guaranteed to put you to sleep - Upworthy
Sleep is a big problem in the U.S with over 50 million people suffering from sleep disorders. Meditation expert Emily Kessler went viral on TikTok for her video sharing her "house-tour hack" where you visualize walking through a familiar home. She says she never makes it to the upstairs of her grandmother's home.
'Threading' is the key to improving small talk - Upworthy
Do you ever feel awkward making small talk? A technique called "threading" can help you elevate your conversation game. The technique shows you how to load your answers up with a few different threads that keep the conversation going so it doesn't stall after a few questions.
This test can help you tell if someone is gaslighting you - Upworthy
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic used to control someone by making them question their own reality. It's a tool abusers and narcissists often use in relationships, but the signs can be hard to spot—especially since the impact of gaslighting is to make you doubt yourself. Psychology Today offers a self-test to help spot gaslighting.
Conflict experts reveals how to stop an argument with one phrase - Upworthy
Arguments start when people get defensive. Conflict expert Amanda Ripley suggests that people who are in a disagreement because curious about the opinion of the other person to turn a competitive situation into one that is collaborative.