Did you know that approximately 77% of people experience physical symptoms caused by stress? While stress management techniques abound, one often overlooked yet highly effective method is journaling. This simple act of putting pen to paper can dramatically transform your mental clarity and emotional well-being. But what exactly is it about journaling that makes it such a powerful tool for mental clarity? Understanding Journaling: More Than Just Writing At its core, journaling is a form of self-expression. It allows individuals to articulate thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a private, safe space. This expressive writing can take various forms, from daily logs to reflective essays or even creative storytelling. Regardless of the style, the act of journaling serves as a mental detox, helping individuals disentangle complex emotions and thoughts. Research has shown that journaling can lead to improvements in mental health. A study published in the journal Psychological Science
March 4th is a day marked by pivotal events that have resonated through time, influencing politics, culture, and global relations. On March 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established, marking a significant moment in global politics. This military alliance was formed in response to the growing threat of Soviet expansion in Europe after World War II. NATO's creation symbolized a united front among Western nations and served as a deterrent against aggression during the Cold War. The alliance continues to play a crucial role in international relations and collective security to this day. March 4, 1980, is a notable date in the realm of sports and international diplomacy. On this day, the United States announced its boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, protesting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. This decision was emblematic of the heightened tensions between the two superpowers during the Cold War. Athletes from various nations followed suit,
Construction Management Partners, LLC (CMP) has been engaged by Believe Schools to provide executive management program services for the first phase of design and construction of the rehab and reprogramming of an existing school facility at 100 South Garrison Avenue. HWK Architects will be the architect of record and BSI Constructors will be the CM […]
Letter To The Editor: At the Wood River City Council meeting of March 3rd, the City had to admit that it had violated the terms of City agreements and ordinances that caused unauthorized payments totaling tens of thousands of TIF funds to developers. Instead of taking action to assure compliance with its agreements, ordinances, policies, and procedures, the City chose to make changes to the agreements so that these failures simply disappeared, as if nothing happened. The more important issue that an unauthorized $40,000 TIF payment to a developer after the City Manager had a TIF agreement altered without City Council approval was dismissed as irrelevant. The explanation given was that someone forgot to inform the City Council that there were additional changes to the agreement, and the City Manager was simply fixing the mistake to save the City Council the trouble of voting on the changes again. There was no explanation why the City Manager signed the agreement when only the mayor
Like many big companies, Verizon eagerly signed up for Trump 2.0 excited to get tax cuts, rubber stamped merger approvals, attacks on organized labor, and oodles of unaccountable subsidies. But as is often the deal with authoritarian zealots (and force-wielding intergalactic warlords with deep-rooted mommy issues), the deal you think you struck can and will […]
A Missouri House budget subcommittee slashed more than $300 million from agency budgets Monday, which the chairman said is intended to align spending authority with actual spending.
Another budget subcommittee, also meeting Monday, cut $59.5 million more in general revenue from several agencies, earmarking the money instead for local projects that include several that were vetoed last year.
The Subcommittee on Appropriations – Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources and Economic Development…
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