Mental Health

7 articles

Editorial illustration for How to Design a Screen-Free Morning Routine for a Calmer, More Focused Day
Slow Living

How to Design a Screen-Free Morning Routine for a Calmer, More Focused Day

A personalized, screen-free morning routine can set a positive and calm tone for your entire day. By intentionally choosing a set of actions to perform each morning, you can reduce stress, boost productivity, and improve your overall mental health.

Kenji Tanaka·October 4, 2026
People of diverse ages and backgrounds enjoying DIY craft projects in a warm, inviting cafe setting, highlighting creativity and community.
Craft Corner

DIY projects boost satisfaction, but science needs to catch up.

At a bustling Kansas City cafe, customers choose projects from a menu, creating their own "restaurant-style crafting" experience.

Elena Martinez·September 2, 2026
A young person enjoying a quiet moment of slow living, reading a book in a peaceful, plant-filled room bathed in natural light.
Slow Living

Why Young People Are Embracing Slow Living Over Fast-Paced Hustle

A study found that 20 percent of people check their phone whilst having sex.

Kenji Tanaka·August 1, 2026
Gen Z individuals finding joy and connection through analog hobbies like film photography, journaling, and board games, escaping digital burnout.
Slow Living

Why Gen Z Is Trading Screens for Slow Living

Instead of endlessly scrolling TikTok, a growing number of Gen Z are now developing film photos, joining run clubs, and filling journals, actively seeking analog escapes from digital burnout.

Kenji Tanaka·June 17, 2026
A person relaxing in a cozy living room, surrounded by soft furnishings and personal items, embodying the psychological and physiological benefits of a comfortable home.
Comfort Wear

What Are the Psychological and Physiological Benefits of a Cozy Home?

Guess what? That cozy corner you've lovingly crafted, maybe with a throw blanket and your favorite mug (mine's currently holding lukewarm tea, naturally), actually does more than just look good. The s

Liam O'Connell·June 7, 2026
A cancer survivor finds peace and healing through gentle yoga, improving mood and sleep after treatment.
Slow Living

Gentle yoga enhances mood and sleep for cancer survivors

For many cancer survivors, the battle does not end with remission.

Kenji Tanaka·May 28, 2026
Adults of diverse ages finding joy and stress relief through various creative craft and DIY activities in a well-lit, peaceful studio.
Craft Corner

Crafts and Creativity: An Evidence-Backed Path to Better Mental Health

Engaging in crafts and creative activities offers significant, evidence-backed benefits for mental health, including stress reduction, anxiety alleviation, and mood improvement. The process of creating, rather than the final product, is key to nurturing well-being.

Elena Martinez·May 15, 2026