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I have a new story, “Osculation Point”, in the anthology VASTER THAN EMPIRES www.amazon.com/Vaster-than-... Also, “Spare Parts For the Mind” (originally in Asimov’s SF) is reprinted in THINK WEIRDER Volume 2: thinkweirder.com
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... I made up for my sick days and finished 3,307 push ups. It’s been exhausting and fun. Thank you to everyone who donated for better mental health, or encouraged and inspired me. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Last day of the push up challenge today! I have been sick all week, so I have some catching up to do today and over the next few, for a total of 3,307 this year. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... 208 today, for 20.8 million Australians on social media. It can impact your mental health for better or worse. Use it carefully. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today's push-up target is 170, because doing at least one act of kindness every day for 7 days in a row may boost happiness, according to a study. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Did Freddy Mercury or James Taylor say it better? Body’s achin’ all the time, or My body’s aching and my time is at hand? Just a cheeky 190 push ups to do today. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... NSR are will match your donation from 8 am Perth time this morning (up to $100,000). Today's target is 160 push-ups, for the 16% of LGBTIQA+ young people who reported they have attempted suicide.@pushforbettter
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I lost my son to suicide 5 years ago and am doing The Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Here’s me doing push-ups while on a hike in the Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland. You can help by donating here: www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/...
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today's serious push-up target is 220 - research suggests regular physical activity lowers the risk of developing depression by 22%.@pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today's push-up target is 120, reflecting research that found a 12% increase in cognitive ability among older adults who learned new skills. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Two weeks into the push up challenge. My lifestyle has often been, “as sedentary as I can get away with”. But now I feel stronger, and physically and mentally more energetic and confident. Highly recommend it! @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today's push-up target is a tough 191, reflecting that adolescents with parents who show warmth, encouragement and positive emotions are 1.91 times more likely to maintain good mental health. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today’s target is 167 push ups because 16.7% (1 in 6) Australians have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviour. @pushforbettter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... 160 push ups today because 1 in 6 Australians report feeling lonely. @pushforbetter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... I’m doing 130 push ups today for the 1 in 3 people turning to AI for mental health or wellness support. (My tip: don’t believe everything ai says) Note: the first $100,000 donations today will be matched by NSR. @pushforbetter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today’s target is 170 push ups for the 1 in 7 school age students experiencing mental illnesses each year. Note: the first $100,000 donations from 10am AEST tomorrow will be matched by NSR. @pushforbetter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... After week 1, I am feeling stronger, looking forward to today’s push ups. 140 of them because regular movement is associated with a 14% decrease in distress. @pushforbetter
Week 1 down, three to go! I’m doing 3,307 push-ups this month as part of The Push-Up Challenge for better mental health in Australia. This represents the 3,307 people who died by suicide in 2024. You can help by donating at www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/robinkay/the-push-up-challenge
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today I’m doing 150 push ups, for the 1.5 million Aussies living with mood conditions including depression. Actually I would think the real number is higher than that. @pushforbetter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today I’m doing 120 push ups, representing the minutes of REM sleep each night. Feel like I could do with a few more tonight. But the the push ups are getting easier. @pushforbetter
www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/... Today’s push up target is 72, for the percentage of men who don’t seek help when faced with mental health challenges.