Howdy,

Since 1950, kids’ mental health has declined dramatically.

The percentage of young people with anxiety or depressive disorders has increased by a factor of 5.

They are more stressed than they’ve ever been.

Why has this happened?

Technology is an easy one to blame.

And it likely plays a role.

But, the research on it is mixed.

A new report from the Journal of American Pediatrics has a different take.

Let’s dive in.

Also, I’ve got an exciting bonus for you at the end.

Today, we have:

1. Parenting tip: 1 tip to help your kids mental health.

2. Business tip: Everyone thinks you need better tools to beat procrastination…you don’t.

3. Internet thing: This one-word conversation technique will change the way you talk to people.

Bonus: I spent 19 hours on a household organization template. It could be yours for free.

^{(If you were forwarded this email, subscribe here).}

1. 1 tip to help your kid’s mental health.

I posted a video this week summarizing an eye-opening report that came out of the Journal of American Pediatrics.

In case you missed it:

I don’t usually repost stuff so quickly but, this one is important.

Also, I wanted to add a few more things since I could only cover so much in the <60 second video above.

More info from the report:

The takeaway?

I’m not suggesting you let a 2-year-old wander the streets alone.

Figure out what age-appropriate activities might work for your kid.

From a young age, kids can help around the house, and they want to.

Empower them.

Maybe it’s putting their dishes/silverware in a spot they can reach so they can set the table.

Do not correct their work - they need to feel autonomous and competent.

As they get older, you can extend the amount of rope you give them.

I know it’s scary, but they need to explore and experience some risk.

It’s literally what they’re wired for.

2. Everyone thinks you need better tools to beat procrastination…you don’t.

Here’s the secret:

You’re not procrastinating because of poor tools or a crappy time management system.

It’s more fundamental than all that…

By never starting something, you avoid failing.

Let’s pick that apart…

Procrastination is caused by your emotions. And your emotions are caused by your thoughts.

Here’s what I mean…

The thought of taking on a big project at work causes dread or anxiety because…

It could be hard. You could let people down. So, you steer clear.

Here’s your 1 tactic to change this…

Remove the thought that whatever you need to do is difficult.

It's not.

Your project at work is just a big list of to-do’s.

Figure out the smallest thing that needs to be done first and do it.

Maybe it’s putting a title on a Google doc. Once that’s done do the next thing.

Want to work out first thing?

Getting your feet to move 3 feet from the bed to the floor isn’t hard. Once you get dressed, it’s even easier. By the time you’re sweating, it’s a breeze.

3. This one-word conversation technique will change the way you talk to people.

askvinh

View more on Instagram

Bonus: I spent 19 hours on a household organization template. It could be yours for free.

Notion is how I run my work life these days.

But, our household stuff was all scattered in a bunch of different tools.

So, I hunkered down and created this:

As a thank you for being a loyal subscriber, there are two ways you can get it for free ($47 value):

• Enter the code “onthehouse” when you checkout above. There are only 5 of those so chop chop.

• Refer 2 friends to The Juggle via the link below and it will magically appear in your inbox.

See ya next week!