Hey you -
Ever stay up to 2 a.m.,
a little TOO alert,
checking if the world’s still standing?
(Same, tbh.)
So…you scroll and headlines flash:
layoffs, heatwaves, shootings, bombings, etc.
Feels like the sky’s kinda falling,
but nobody else seems worried?
Or maybe you’re too worried?
And somehow that’s worse.
TL;DR:
You’re wired for safety,
but the world’s feeling you anxiety loops instead.
SO, how about we flip that?
Today,
we’re swapping solo panic for borrowed steadiness.
Not “just relax.”
More quick,
science-backed rituals to feel a little less alone.
(And less shaky hopefully).
Best Finds from the Week:
📝 Article: Harvard says (click here) 21% of adults feel “disconnected from the world.”
You feel lonely (anxious, aimless, etc.),
but it’s not about missing people per se,
it’s more about the REAL >> moments.
So text one person today,
for no reason.
Repeat!!
📝 Research: Harvard ALSO says (click here) people with weak social ties have up to 53 percent higher risk of dying early.
Yes, you read that right.
When you work your social muscles that buffers cortisol (stress) in your brain.
3 Big Ideas To Hold
1️⃣ Big Idea #1:
Safety can be borrowed.
Your vagus nerve syncs with others breathing.
Scrolling endlessly can leave you guessing and spiraling.
Think about who helps you feel safe…
2️⃣ Big Idea #2:
Algorithms feed similarity,
NOT security.
Myth:
“Find people who think like you.”
Flip:
sameness ≠ steadiness;
resonance comes from feeling felt,
not mirrored.
3️⃣ Big Idea #3:
Micro-tribes > mega-communities.
If you can’t text the group at 3 a.m.,
it MIGHT not be your safety net.
HMMMM…
So… what do you do to change that?
GREAT QUESTION YOU.
Two Mini Moves for Instant Steadiness
60-Second Co-Reg Ritual
Call or voice-note one friend.
Both inhale 4, exhale 6 together.
Yes, it’s weird; yes, it works.Three-Person News Buffer
Before doom-scrolling,
ask your “triad” for a headlines digest.
Human tone beats algorithmic panic.
Micro-Challenge:
Try one ritual today, reply with 🔗 when done.
I’ll maybe my favorite hacks next issue.
Coffee Chat Questions to Steal ☕️
When did you last feel held by someone’s presence?
Which headline hijacked your calm this week,
and why did it stick?Who’s on your emergency meme-drop list when the world feels wobbly?
Screenshot these,
send to your group chat.
You’ll be surprised what comes up.
So…?
If the world feels shaky,
borrow steadiness.
Now what?
When you’re ready,
here’s how I can help:
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