When Jennifer Caspari set out to write You Are More Than Your Body, she was hoping to deliver a guidebook that would leave readers who struggle with insecurity feeling empowered, like they have “an increased sense of capability.” As a clinical psychologist, Caspari is trained in helping others achieve self-acceptance — and as someone with cerebral […]
When Nice News interviewed world traveler Renee Bruns in 2022, she had visited 110 countries in her wheelchair. We were impressed: Bruns is a former Fortune 500 exec who traded in life behind a desk for one on the go, defying expectations about people with disabilities. And our readers were no doubt inspired as well […]
We need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and 12 for growth — at least according to a saying credited to renowned family therapist Virginia Satir. While regularly receiving a dozen daily hugs may feel excessive or improbable to some, it’s all too easy to fall on the other end of the […]
As introspective author Anais Nin once said, “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” We all know that solid friendships are valuable — they instill a sense of belonging, improve our well-being, and provide […]
Hypothetical for you: Two weeks ago, you were assigned a big work project to present this Monday. It’s now Sunday afternoon. Are you enjoying what’s left of your weekend or scrambling to put the presentation together? If you relate more to the second option and now feel a bit sheepish about it, don’t. People procrastinate […]
Cooking and sewing aren’t often taught in school these days — but at a youth summer camp in California, seniors are serving up lessons with a side of intergenerational bonding. Throughout July, students learned skills like these from members at Olive Community Services in Fullerton, a nonprofit that offers programs and support services for older […]
Imagine that your wedding is coming up in a week, or that you’ve missed a deadline at work for the third time in a row. How would you feel? We’d bet that stress would be part of the equation, but we’d also imagine that the specific type and intensity of that stress would be quite […]
Imagine you’re embarking on an early autumn trail walk: What do you notice? Is it the gloomy sky, the mud that’s now stuck to your socks, and the exhaustion you feel? Or is it the crisp, refreshing air, the coziness of your comfy jacket, and the simple joy of being outdoors? All those observations can […]
In the summer of 2024, shortly after a young woman and her then-fiancé moved into a new house in Richardson, Texas, they were delighted to find that their elderly neighbor had dropped off a cake to welcome them to the community. The woman shared the sweet gesture on social media, and the video racked up […]
A decadent chocolate cake drizzled with caramel, a pint of mint chocolate chip Haagen-Dazs, and a crisp can of Coke. No, we aren’t listing the items from someone’s last meal request, but you wouldn’t be surprised if we were, right? Humans love sugar — so much so that we add it to a huge array […]
You might be doing the dishes, taking a shower, or walking the dog when it happens: Seemingly out of nowhere, your mind circles back to those old, deep-seated feelings of shame about a time you wronged someone or felt intense embarrassment, even though you thought you’d moved on. You may even get frustrated with yourself […]
Singing is one of those rare activities that don’t require talent to be enjoyable — those of us who can’t carry a tune often have just as much fun as professional crooners. If you need proof, drop it on a karaoke night at your local bar. Partaking in song is one of the great joys […]