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  • Slot Machines in Your Pocket: Why Your Phone Is So Hard to Put Down

    Slot Machines in Your Pocket: Why Your Phone Is So Hard to Put Down

    We’re not glued to our phones because we’re weak — but because they’re engineered like slot machines. Infinite scroll, random rewards, and dopamine-driven “maybe” loops keep us hooked. Once you understand the design, you can interrupt it. Awareness breaks the spell. You’re not the problem — the architecture is.

  • 6 Effective Ways to Help Kids Overcome Worry - S. S. Coulter’s Books and Activities

    6 Effective Ways to Help Kids Overcome Worry

    Worrying hinders action and confidence. To help children manage worry, parents can acknowledge feelings without empowerment, externalize fears, practice breathing, shift attention to positives, encourage facing fears, and discuss worries when calm. By preparing rather than worrying, children can build resilience and confidence.
  • The Choice to Forgive – 7 Steps - S. S. Coulter’s Books and Activities

    The Choice to Forgive – 7 Steps

    Forgiveness can be a challenging but essential choice that promotes personal healing and peace. It’s not dependent on reconciliations but rather on one’s decision to release bitterness. Key steps include praying, showing kindness to the offender, refraining from gossip, and avoiding dwelling on past hurts. Ultimately, forgiveness leads to personal peace and joy.