Danielle Winston

Manhattan

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Recharge Your Mind With Daily Brain Exercises

1 month ago | nextavenue.org | Danielle Winston

Puzzles, finger tap patterns and self hugs are a few ways to stay sharpDo you find yourself trying to remember names on the tip of your tongue? Are you misplacing things like eyeglasses and keys a little too often? The same way that exercising keeps your body toned and flexible, neurobic exercises — also known as mental gymnastics — can strengthen your mental acuity.
How Actors Can Turn Hope Into Their Superpower

Mar 6, 2025 | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

When an actor is labeled an overnight success, it can paint a deceptive picture of a performer’s life. Rarely are we privy to the far less sexy backstory—the one that involves years of rejection before achieving stardom. It takes mountains of emotional strength to keep auditioning and maintain belief in yourself. In many ways, hope is the fuel that propels people forward during monumental challenges, marking the difference between staying the course and giving up.
Why Learning to Say No Can Make You a Better Actor

Mar 6, 2025 | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

From Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl” to Colin Farrell on “The Penguin,” some of the most daring actors today have earned awards and accolades by saying yes to roles that were firmly against type. But what if you’re an early career actor who doesn’t have a flood of scripts and job offers coming your way every day? Given how competitive auditioning is, you may feel grateful for any role you’re offered and thus feel the need to accept it no matter what.
What to Consider Before Having an On-Set Romance

Feb 6, 2025 | backstage.com | Danielle Winston

The Experts: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, relationship and intimacy coachCarla Marie Manly, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of “The Joy of Imperfect Love”Jessica Steinrock, intimacy coordinator and CEO of Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC)Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. The list of actorly duos who have fallen in love or lust behind the scenes is longer than the line of New Yorkers waiting hours for one of Bradley Cooper’s Philly cheesesteaks.
Are Social Wellness Clubs Reshaping Health? | SUCCESS

Jul 4, 2024 | success.com | Danielle Winston

Discover how social wellness clubs are redefining well-being. Learn more with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place and more.
Overweight and Obesity Statistics

Jun 12, 2024 | helpguide.org | Danielle Winston |Cara Everett

Weight Loss Obesity is considered a public health crisis in the United States and worldwide, affecting adults and children of all ages. Read on for facts and stats about obesity and the impact of this disease. Key takeaways Roughly 41.9 percent of adults and 19.7 percent of children have obesity in the United States. Both children and adults with obesity are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and more.
Sleep Hygiene: 9 Tips for Better Sleep

Jun 6, 2024 | ncoa.org | Danielle Winston |Suzanne Gorovoy |Susan Stiles

Discover simple daily habits to improve your sleep health and overall well-being. Sleep hygiene tips include limiting stimulants and food close to bed, avoiding smartphones in bed, and using tactics, like meditation, to help you relax. Adults need seven-plus hours of sleep each night, with research showing that older adults who sleep six to nine hours a night have sharper cognition and better health than those who sleep fewer hours.
Different minds grow awareness: understanding the autism spectrum — Medicinal Media

Apr 2, 2024 | medicinal-media.org | Danielle Winston

Expand your autism knowledge with these resources:“Temple Grandin: The Autistic Brain” — World-renowned scientist, speaker, and author of numerous bestsellers discusses her latest book, The Autistic Brain. In this fascinating hour-long talk, Dr. Grandin sheds light on what autism is — and isn’t.
Can We Use Anger as Motivation to Reach Our Goals? Science Says Yes—Here’s How to Unleash It Safely - NewsBreak

Feb 18, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Danielle Winston

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Can We Use Anger as Motivation to Reach Our Goals? Science Says Yes—Here’s How to Unleash It Safely

Feb 18, 2024 | success.com | Danielle Winston

It turns out that happy, positive emotions aren’t the only ones worth expressing. Anger’s inner heat can be proactive, fueling you into an action-minded headspace. According to a groundbreaking new study published by the American Psychological Association, anger can be turned into powerful motivation to help you accomplish your most difficult goals. Researchers conducted a series of experiments on 1,000 participants and surveyed data from 1,400 more.