Terri Lyon
@happyactivist.bsky.social
Author of "Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism" and "The Happy Activist." Professor at Walden University. Licensed psychologist. Animal Lover.
Across the world, citizens commemorate the service of those who fight for their country. In the United States, Veteran’s Day is observed; in the United Kingdom, they celebrate Remembrance Day. lifeattheintersection.com/2018/11/11/a...
At the Intersection of Art and Remembrance: The Tower of London Poppies
Veteran's Day is observed in the US and Remembrance Day in the UK, to honor veterans. Artists use their gifts in tribute.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Across the world, citizens commemorate the service of those who fight for their country. In the United States, Veteran’s Day is observed; in the United Kingdom, they celebrate Remembrance Day. lifeattheintersection.com/2018/11/11/a...
In this post, I review what critical thinking is, how to develop it, and how to make your life better with wise choices. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/11/03/m...
The Meaning of Critical Thinking: A Key Skill for Navigating Today’s Information Landscape
The meaning of critical thinking is analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information. It is vital to support you in making informed, rational decisions. In this post, I review what critical…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In this post, I review what critical thinking is, how to develop it, and how to make your life better with wise choices. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/11/03/m...
November 1st is World Vegan Day.
Why You Should Celebrate World Vegan Day Even if You Eat Meat lifeattheintersection.com/2021/11/01/w...
Why You Should Celebrate World Vegan Day Even if You Eat Meat lifeattheintersection.com/2021/11/01/w...
Why You Should Celebrate World Vegan Day Even if You Eat Meat
World Vegan Day isn’t all about vegans. Instead, it is about encouraging an eating method that can improve your health and the environment.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
November 1st is World Vegan Day.
Why You Should Celebrate World Vegan Day Even if You Eat Meat lifeattheintersection.com/2021/11/01/w...
Why You Should Celebrate World Vegan Day Even if You Eat Meat lifeattheintersection.com/2021/11/01/w...
Let's eliminate the stigma of mental illness. lifeattheintersection.com/2019/05/20/w...
With Mental Illness You Won’t Get a Casserole
If you get in a car accident your friends will bring a casserole. But if you have mental illness people get uncomfortable. No casserole for you.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Let's eliminate the stigma of mental illness. lifeattheintersection.com/2019/05/20/w...
Keeping an expressive journal, following the guidelines in this article, can be an inexpensive gateway into understanding yourself, coping, setting goals, and seeing progress.
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health
In Journaling: How to Use Writing to Support Your Mental Health you'll find tips for a proven asset to a mental health regimen.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Keeping an expressive journal, following the guidelines in this article, can be an inexpensive gateway into understanding yourself, coping, setting goals, and seeing progress.
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Keeping an expressive journal, following the guidelines in this article, can be an inexpensive gateway into understanding yourself, coping, setting goals, and seeing progress. lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Journaling: How To Use Writing To Support Your Mental Health
In Journaling: How to Use Writing to Support Your Mental Health you'll find tips for a proven asset to a mental health regimen.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Keeping an expressive journal, following the guidelines in this article, can be an inexpensive gateway into understanding yourself, coping, setting goals, and seeing progress. lifeattheintersection.com/2022/05/27/j...
Grandparents have a huge impact on their grandchildren. Help them develop compassion and skills to make the world a better place. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/09/29/g...
Grandparents Can Develop Activist Grandchildren
Grandparents have a huge impact on their grandchildren. Help them develop compassion and skills to make the world a better place.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Grandparents have a huge impact on their grandchildren. Help them develop compassion and skills to make the world a better place. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/09/29/g...
Credit union benefits beat banks hands down. Learn how credit union benefits can help you achieve your goals. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/08/18/c...
Top Six Reasons Credit Union Benefits Are a Smart Choice Over Banks
Credit union benefits beat banks hands down. Learn how benefits such as credit union loans can help you achieve your goals.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Credit union benefits beat banks hands down. Learn how credit union benefits can help you achieve your goals. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/08/18/c...
Equanimity means navigating turbulent times with composure and compassion. Learn how you can develop equanimity. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/06/09/t...
The Meaning of Equanimity: Discover How to Survive Challenges with Composure
The meaning of equanimity is navigating turbulent times with composure and compassion. Learn how you can develop equanimity.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Equanimity means navigating turbulent times with composure and compassion. Learn how you can develop equanimity. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/06/09/t...
Resilience means your ability to recover following traumatic events. Some people are resilient enough that they may even flourish in the aftermath. Let’s explore resilience and how to improve your ability to meet life’s demands. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/05/19/t...
The Meaning of Resilience: How To Bounce Back From Overwhelm and Thrive
What is the meaning of resilience? It is your ability to recover following traumatic events. Learn how you can flourish instead.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Resilience means your ability to recover following traumatic events. Some people are resilient enough that they may even flourish in the aftermath. Let’s explore resilience and how to improve your ability to meet life’s demands. lifeattheintersection.com/2025/05/19/t...
I discuss the meaning of boycotts and buycotts and how you can use your power as a consumer to support your cause.
The Meaning of Boycotts and Buycotts: How To Use Your Consumer Power
What does boycott mean? What is buycotting? Spend your money on ethical business and avoid those that don't match your values.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I discuss the meaning of boycotts and buycotts and how you can use your power as a consumer to support your cause.
Today is International Women's Day. Explore how to join the ongoing fight to dismantle barriers for women and girls.
How To Be a Feminist Activist: Dismantling Barriers for Women
Learn how to be a feminist activist by breaking down barriers for women and girls. Browse resources and activists profiles.
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March 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Today is International Women's Day. Explore how to join the ongoing fight to dismantle barriers for women and girls.
I reflect on mystic poet Rumi’s life and how his quotes (and ChatGPT) helped improve my brain health.
Me, Rumi, and ChatGPT Explore Brain Health
How did I improve my brain health? With help from Rumi quotes and artificial intelligence. Rumi’s life, his poetry (and ChatGPT) guided me.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I reflect on mystic poet Rumi’s life and how his quotes (and ChatGPT) helped improve my brain health.
How are those of you with teens and kids dealing with this?
Activism isn’t just for adults and teens. We need to teach younger kids to be activists, too.
If we want our children to grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens, we should help them be part of social change now.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
How are those of you with teens and kids dealing with this?
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The Emotional Life of Your Brain with Dr. Richard J. Davidson + Tami Simon Discover the Neuroscience of Emotional Resilience and How to Thrive During Stressful Times Friday, February 28, at 1 pm ET | ...
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This is a positive take on animal ag and climate change. “One of the key reasons was talking about what we want more of, instead of talking about what we want less of, that is how we got broader support,” he says.
‘Insanely tasty green food’: how the meaty Danes embraced a world-first plant-based plan
Agreement between farmers, politicians and environmental groups led to a €170m action fund for plant based food
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February 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is a positive take on animal ag and climate change. “One of the key reasons was talking about what we want more of, instead of talking about what we want less of, that is how we got broader support,” he says.
Animals are beings, not belonging. Animal rights are critical to improving animal welfare, preventing animal cruelty, promoting responsible pet ownership, and encouraging wildlife conservation.
Activists for Animals Rights Fight Abuse With Animal Welfare Laws and Compassion
Activists for animal rights are critical, and animal welfare laws are an essential tool in the fight to protect animals.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Animals are beings, not belonging. Animal rights are critical to improving animal welfare, preventing animal cruelty, promoting responsible pet ownership, and encouraging wildlife conservation.
I have been dreading a lot of things lately, but this article is a good reminder that they may never happen. https://buff.ly/4asv7x3
Three Ways to Manage Dread
Sometimes, the problem lies in anticipating a bad thing that may never happen. Here’s how to get a handle on this special kind of suffering.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I have been dreading a lot of things lately, but this article is a good reminder that they may never happen. https://buff.ly/4asv7x3
Have you heard of the term ‘Kidulting’? It can improve your mental health. I accidentally participated in it when I played the video game "Zoombinis" with my adult son over the holidays.
How the Playful Nostalgia of ‘Kidulting’ Can Boost Your Mental Health, According to Psychologists
Your inner child stands to benefit from a good old-fashioned play session.
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January 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have you heard of the term ‘Kidulting’? It can improve your mental health. I accidentally participated in it when I played the video game "Zoombinis" with my adult son over the holidays.
Learn about climate change angst and ways to overcome being hopeless about the future. Climate change angst is strong evidence of your care for the planet and its future. While you may you feel overwhelmed, a mix of self-care and action can transform your fear into hope.
Feel Hopeless About Climate Change? Learn To Transform Angst Into Action
Learn about climate change angst and ways to overcome being hopeless about the future. Instead, act and make a difference.
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January 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Learn about climate change angst and ways to overcome being hopeless about the future. Climate change angst is strong evidence of your care for the planet and its future. While you may you feel overwhelmed, a mix of self-care and action can transform your fear into hope.
Many of us focus our resolutions on personal goals like fitness or self-improvement, but what if we focus on something bigger than ourselves? Like harnessing the power of activism to create a more just and equitable world.
New Year’s Resolution: Make Your Wish for a New Year To Change the World
What is your wish for a new year? Make a resolution to find your passion and change the world. Find your passion.
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January 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Many of us focus our resolutions on personal goals like fitness or self-improvement, but what if we focus on something bigger than ourselves? Like harnessing the power of activism to create a more just and equitable world.
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Braille readers cost upwards of $3,000. This teen invented a more accessible model for just $35
1.3 million people in the US have impaired vision, but only 10% read braille. A new, inexpensive braille reader could change lives.
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December 31, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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Is one of your goals for 2025 to get started in activism? What a beautiful way to make change in the new year! Now, make sure you set achievable goals. Access New Year’s resolution ideas, a SMART goal template, and SMART goal examples to guide you.
How to Turn Your New Year's Resolutions Into Achievable Goals
New Year's resolution ideas for achievable SMART goals. Setting your goals is easy with the SMART goal template and examples.
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December 30, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Is one of your goals for 2025 to get started in activism? What a beautiful way to make change in the new year! Now, make sure you set achievable goals. Access New Year’s resolution ideas, a SMART goal template, and SMART goal examples to guide you.
Am I being kind and understanding to myself? Do I acknowledge shortcomings and failure as experiences shared by everyone? Am I keeping my negative feelings in perspective?
Give Yourself a Break: The Power of Self-Compassion
When we experience a setback at work, we tend to either become defensive and blame others, or berate ourselves. Neither response is helpful. Shirking responsibility by getting defensive may alleviate…
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December 26, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Am I being kind and understanding to myself? Do I acknowledge shortcomings and failure as experiences shared by everyone? Am I keeping my negative feelings in perspective?