Teacher's rule about 'something you can't change in 30 seconds' is a lesson for all ages

June 20, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-ab14) In partnership with Two Forbes 30U30 Founders Transforming Mental Wellness People scroll on their smartphones, they get depressed. Today, 25% of American adults are suffering from a diagnosable mental health condition. After seeing their mother struggle with depression, Lee brothers, Forbes 30U30 winners, founded [Aura](, already with over 8 million users and 100K+ paying subscribers. Aura quickly received investments from Silicon Valley’s legendary VCs as well as executives from Spotify, Youtube, Facebook, and Apple. And they’re just getting started. For [x] more days, you can invest in Aura alongside 2000+ investors and back the future of mental wellness. [Only a few days left to invest.]( [Teacher's rule about 'something you can't change in 30 seconds' is a lesson for all ages]( "Your words have power and your words matter." No matter our age, we all want [kindness]( and respect from our peers. No one enjoys being judged or criticized, and [negative comments about our appearance]( sting even if we don't want them to. Unfortunately, that doesn't always stop people from pointing out things they [think we should change about ourselves](. Issues like hair shaming and [body shaming]( are all too common, despite greater awareness of the hurt they cause. Elementary school teacher Natalie Ringold [shared a lesson]( about this phenomenon, and though it's geared toward kids, it's one a lot of grown-ups could take to heart as well. Holding a tube of toothpaste, Ms. Ringold explained when it's appropriate to say something about someone's appearance and when it's not. [Read the story]( [Her daughter said she doesn't want to be 'big' like her. She responded with perfect composure.]( People are supporting her for her heartfelt honesty. A [mother on TikTok]( shared a heartfelt moment when her 9-year-old daughter opened up about her [self-image concerns,](wondering about her appearance as she grows up. The story was a wonderful example of a mother delicately dealing with an issue that far too many young women face. It was also a difficult moment because the conversation brought up [the mother's body issues](as well. The conversation happened while the two were clothes shopping at Target. “My 9-year-old’s saying she's fat, and this is because she has to wear adult sizes versus kids 'cause she's really tall, just like me,” Mackenzie Waddell told her 222,000 followers. [Read the story]( upworthy upworthy Add a comment... [Lexis Redd D'Ville is bringing drag queens mainstream in the Deep South]( Drag queens and mimosas? Now, that's Southern comfort. Given some of the laws being passed in the southern half of the country, it's easy to assume events like drag brunch would be met with disapproval. But Autherius Lawson has been bringing drag to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for years, even in the midst of other southern cities attempting to outright ban drag performances. Lawson performs as [Lexis Redd D'Ville]( and has a thriving company, Lexis & Friends Entertainment. The queens are always booked and busy in a region of the country people wouldn't expect, that is, unless you're local. Lawson has been selling out his signature Drag Brunch since 2019 at White Pillars, an upscale restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi. [Read the story]( [Dermatologist reveals the one crucial spot most people are forgetting to put sunscreen]( It can make a huge difference. [Summer]( is officially upon us. Which means that, even though [sunscreen]( is recommended every season of the year, nearly everyone is being more mindful about slathering some on before heading outdoors—be it for vanity’s sake, or for cancer prevention. Honestly whatever motive ingrains the habit. But according to [dermatologist]( [Dr. Michael Park](, there’s one key spot that most people tend to leave out of their sunscreen regimen, which could leave them susceptible. [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv](