The less we talk about this stupid workday, the better.

Even after that small lunch, not very hungry. Going to lay down for a little while and then I'll get a sandwich and fries. Maybe even ice cream. #stressed #depressed

Couldn’t get to sleep last night because I felt all wound up and stressed. Still feeling very on edge this morning AND I DON’T KNOW WHY AND THAT’S STRESSING ME OUT! 🥺😩

#confused #tired #stressed

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

👂 Canadian scientists say infrasound - sound waves below 20 Hz that are typically imperceptible to humans - could be causing you to have negative feelings and feel stressed

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#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #infrasound #stressed

#کابل؛ د مرکزي دفتر مسؤولینو ته د موثرې ځواب وينې د چمتووالي لپاره د ارزونې ورکشاپ ترسره شو

دوشنبه، ۲ ذوالقعده ۱۴۴۷

د #افغاني_سرې_میاشتې د مرکزي دفتر يو شمېر رئیسانو، د مقام سلاکارانو او د مستقلو آمریتونو مسؤولینو لپاره د #موثرې_ځواب_وينې د چمتووالي د ارزونې په اړه یو ورځنی معلوماتي ورکشاپ داير شو.

دا #ورکشاپ په #افغانستان کې د ملي ټولنو #نړیوال_فدراسیون له لوري جوړ شوی و.

د ورکشاپ په پرانیسته کې د سکرتر جنرال عملياتي مرستيال مولوي روح الله عبدالسلام د موثرې ځواب وينې او چمتووالي پر اهمیت ټینګار وکړ او دې برخه کې يې د کارکوونکو د ظرفیت لوړونه مهمه وبلله.

هغه زیاته کړه، د #نیمګړتیاوو اصلاح د ادارې د پرمختګ لامل ګرځي، خو تکرار یې چارې ټکنۍ کوي، موږ باید د چارو ښه والي ته جدي پاملرنه وکړو؛ څو زیانمنو ته پر وخت او #اغېزمن خدمات وړاندې شي.

د ورکشاپ پر مهال ګډونوالو ته د موثرې ځواب وينې د چمتووالي د ارزونې اصولو، معیارونو او پړاوونو په اړه تفصيلي معلومات وړاندې شول.

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#Kabul: Evaluation Workshop on Preparedness for Effective Response Held for Central Officials

Sunday, April 20, 2026

A one-day #awareness_workshop on the evaluation of #preparedness for effective response was held for a number of directors, advisors, and heads of independent units at the central headquarters of the ARCS.

The workshop was organized by the #IFRC Delegation in #Afghanistan.

At the opening of the workshop, Mawlawi Rohullah Abdul Salam, Under-Secretary General for Operational Affairs, emphasized the importance of effective response and preparedness, describing staff #capacity_building in this area as essential.

He added that addressing shortcomings leads to institutional progress, while repeating them slows down operations. He #stressed the need for serious attention to improving processes to ensure that timely and effective services are delivered to affected communities.

During the workshop, #participants were provided with detailed information on the principles, standards, and stages of evaluating preparedness for effective response.

Source: Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت (@ARCSAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/ARCSAfghanistan/status/2046044435742367810 ]

#Afghanistan #Kabul