A video circulating on social media reportedly shows former Nickelodeon child star Tylor Chase homeless on the streets of Riverside, California. Chase, 36, played Martin Qwerly on “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” from 2004 to 2007. The viral footage was originally shared in September. In the video, the individual behind the camera asked Chase if he was on Disney Channel. Chase clarified he was on Nickelodeon and appeared in “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” Watch below: Tylor Chase, who portrayed "Martin" in Nickelodeon show “Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide,” spotted living homeless in California pic.twitter.com/W8OzYfWErN — Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) December 21, 2025 More from the New York Post: The video of Chase sparked widespread concern on social media. “This actually breaks my heart,” one fan tweeted in response to the troubling clip. ‘This made me so sad,” someone else said. Another person wrote, “The Hollywood industry is sick.” Other fans criticized the person who filmed Chase. “Why would you record him unless it’s to try and get him help? Shame on you,” an X user tweeted. “Smh how you just gonna record him like that at his worst he probably didnt even wanna be seen like that no heart,” a different person wrote. Someone else added, “He’s still human & doesn’t deserve to have his most difficult moments shared like this.” Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase found homeless in heartbreaking viral video https://t.co/4n7T6UReLz pic.twitter.com/VzjLInsB7Z — New York Post (@nypost) December 21, 2025 According to the Daily Mail, Chase’s former co-stars expressed their shock and concern once they learned about the viral footage. “Following the viral video, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by social media influencer Citlalli Wilson (known as @lethallalli), which raised $1,207 before being shut down,” Wikipedia states. “According to Wilson, Chase’s mother contacted her expressing that Chase ‘needs medical help instead of money.’ Chase has reportedly struggled with bipolar disorder,” it continued. A GoFundMe created after the video went viral was later deleted at the request of Chase’s family. His mother said cash donations weren’t the solution and urged medical intervention instead.https://t.co/oPrUqeZsYo — grizzy (@Furbeti) December 21, 2025 Daily Mail shared: Devon Werkheiser, Daniel Curtis Lee, and Lindsey Shaw, addressed the news on Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide on September 24. ‘There was some bad news that I received earlier this week about our dear friend Tylor Chase. It was a lot to process for me,’ Lee said, describing the video as ‘scary’. ‘When I first saw, I was angry, because I was like, why put a camera on someone’s face in hard times? ‘But then I was upset with myself because I feel powerless because there’s not much that I felt I could do.’ ‘I didn’t want to believe it at first, I was like, oh they just caught him at a bad time,’ Lee added. ‘But then I saw some other videos, and it looks like a brother is going through some stuff. ‘I fully believe that he can recover, but that’s also wishful thinking from me. ‘I gotta go and see him, and want to get through this fight, and try to connect with him somehow, but I also don’t want to waste my time and put him on the spot.’ Shaw agreed that she was ‘in the same boat’ as Lee and wanted to go see Chase in person. ‘You can’t do much, but I would love to go speak with him and just love on him and look him in the eye,’ she said. ‘I miss Tylor, I love Tylor so, so much.’ ‘It’s a lot to see… and even begin to have an idea of what to do about it,’ Werkheiser added.

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If you’ve ever tried to become more disciplined by sheer force of will, you already know it’s exhausting. All of the habit trackers, early alarms, self-help podcasts can be overwhelming. And, honestly, kind of joyless. But what if there were a sneakier, more satisfying way to become that disciplined version of yourself… without having to micromanage your every move? Enter: hobbies. Yes, hobbies. Those fun little side quests that light you up and—surprise!—actually help you grow in the background. “Self-improvement doesn’t always have to be a front-and-center project,” as Alice Boyes, Ph.D., author of The Anxiety Toolkit, and the The Healthy Mind Toolkit, points out. Sometimes the most powerful personal growth happens indirectly, while you’re just out there doing your thing. Let’s explore five types of hobbies that quietly build self-discipline without making your life feel like bootcamp. What makes a hobby secretly productive? Not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to building discipline. The ones that truly work their magic usually do one (or more) of the following: Crowd out unhelpful behaviors Create routines and structure Demand responsibility and safety Build resilience through exertion Help shape a more disciplined identity The best part os that you don’t have to adopt a monastic lifestyle or wake up at 5 a.m. for this to work. These hobbies meet you where you are and gradually nudge you forward. 1. The kind that crowds out bad habits One of the easiest ways a hobby helps you level up is by giving you a reason to say no to stuff that doesn’t serve you. Let’s imagine a woman named Maya. Maya signs up for a Sunday morning pottery class she loves. Suddenly, her Saturday nights shift. Instead of staying up doomscrolling until 2 a.m., she’s in bed by 11 because she wants steady hands for the wheel. No “I should really sleep more” pep talks needed, she just ends up reprioritising things naturally.  Or consider someone who picks up an expensive but rewarding hobby like photography or scuba diving. Suddenly, budgeting becomes less of a drag and more of a strategy to afford what really matters. You’re not forcing good behavior; your interests are reshaping your choices. 2. The kind that builds routines (sneakily) Hobbies can also bring rhythm to your life, especially if they involve consistent times, places, or rituals. Walking your dog every evening isn’t just good for the pup; it also gives your day an anchor. That kind of reliable structure can snowball into better sleep, healthier meals, or just a greater sense of calm. You didn’t try to be more disciplined, you simply had something to show up for. 3. The kind that demands responsibility If your hobby involves risk (think rock climbing, motorcycling, flying), it comes with procedures that have to be followed. These aren’t optional; they’re how you stay safe. This is where discipline starts to seep into other areas of life. When you’re used to checking gear, reviewing safety checklists, or leading a group, those habits of diligence and accountability don’t just switch off when you leave the activity. You start thinking more intentionally across the board. 4. The kind that builds a tolerance for effort Hard hobbies, physically demanding ones especially, teach you how to sit with discomfort. That breathless moment on a long run. The burn of a final set. The tangle of frustration when you’re learning a new skill. This kind of exertion trains your brain to differentiate between this is hard and this is bad. That’s huge for anyone (especially those with anxiety) who tend to avoid anything that feels even remotely uncomfortable. And research backs this up: people who engage in regular physical activity tend to show more follow-through in other areas like household chores, budgeting, and schoolwork. Turns out, sweat pays dividends. 5. The kind that shifts how you see yourself Here’s where things get really interesting. Hobbies can very sneakily reshape your identity. You’re not just someone who likes hiking; you become a hiker. Not just someone who helps out at community theater; you’re now a stage manager. That shift in how you see yourself can spark more responsibility, more confidence, and, yes, more discipline. The breathing room you actually need Quick PSA: if you’re going to start a hobby, don’t expect to wedge it in at the tail end of an already overflowing day. That’s a fast track to burnout. Starting something new of course takes some time, but just as importantly it takes up mental space. You’ll need a weekend morning, a no-guilt evening, or even just one day a week where you’re not chasing productivity for productivity’s sake. Once a hobby is part of your rhythm, it’s easier to maintain. But getting it off the ground will require giving yourself some room to breathe. Indirect > intense You don’t need to adopt a strict morning routine, download seven habit-tracking apps, or suddenly become “that disciplined person.” You just need something you love doing that naturally pulls you forward instead of pushing you around. As Boyes so wisely puts it: “Better self-discipline can be a byproduct of finding a hobby you love and allowing it to shape you.” That’s the kind of self-improvement that sticks: the kind that feels most like you becoming you.  The post Surprise: your hobbies might be building better self-discipline (and you didn’t even notice) first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

The global fashion industry is gearing up for a new level of transparency. One that might soon be sewn into the very labels of your clothes. By 2027, garments entering the European Union could be required to carry digital product passports (DPPs), offering consumers an unprecedented look into the environmental and social footprint of what they wear. These digital passports, accessed through QR codes or smart tags, will reveal a garment’s full backstory: where it was made, what it’s made of, how much energy and water went into its production, and even who was involved at each stage. The move is part of the EU’s wider effort to stamp out greenwashing, the practice of making products seem more eco-friendly than they actually are. “As consumers place a higher premium on sustainability and transparency, the digital product passport could be a key tool to provide granular records about the environmental footprint of each piece of cloth,” said Asif Ibrahim, vice chairman of Newage Group of Industries in Dhaka. What’s driving this shift? The $1.7-trillion global fashion industry has long faced criticism for its lack of transparency and its enormous environmental toll. While brands often boast about sustainability initiatives, a 2023 Greenpeace report found that many of these claims are misleading, especially when it comes to recycling. For example, some companies highlight recycled content in their garments, but much of it comes from plastic bottles, not from textile waste, a practice that does little to reduce the industry’s dependence on virgin materials. “Providing authentic and traceable data from across the supply chain is key to stop the problem of greenwashing,” said Rezwan Ahmed, CEO of Aus Bangla Jutex Ltd, which produces accessories from recycled and organic cotton. Bangladesh braces for the digital upgrade As the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, Bangladesh will be deeply impacted by the EU’s new passport requirement. And while large manufacturers may be more prepared, many small and mid-sized producers are not. That’s a problem, considering that smaller factories make up a significant share of the country’s more than 3,300 export-oriented garment manufacturers, according to Mapped in Bangladesh, a data initiative from BRAC University. Meeting the new passport standards will require major upgrades in both hardware and digital literacy. “Suppliers will need support from global fashion brands and development organizations to upgrade their capacity—while the government should incentivize the early adopters,” said Ibrahim. Blockchain meets the sewing machine To tackle these challenges, several Bangladeshi manufacturers are partnering with tech companies like Aware, a Dutch firm that uses blockchain technology to track data securely and transparently. Here’s how it works: as fabric moves through each production stage, from cotton ginning to garment finishing, key data such as water usage, yarn count, and dyeing details are entered into Aware’s blockchain platform. Once verified by third parties, this data generates a QR code that consumers can scan to see the garment’s digital profile. “The manufacturers will have control over what they disclose to their brands and consumers—we want to give the manufacturers ownership of data,” said Md. Muyeed Hasan, Aware’s Bangladesh country manager. Helping small players get on board Rolling out a digital passport system across thousands of factories is no small feat. That’s why local and international partners are launching pilot projects to help smaller businesses prepare. DigiProd Pass, a UK-based company, is working with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to develop training programs and tools that can simplify the transition. “We’re launching pilot studies and plan to train smaller businesses to help them adapt,” said Salauddin Sohag, managing director of DigiProd Pass. A turning point for fashion transparency The digital product passport may sound futuristic, but it’s rapidly becoming a reality. And for an industry often criticized for opacity and environmental harm, it could be a game-changer. If successfully implemented, these passports could empower consumers to make informed choices, pressure brands to back up their sustainability claims with data, and help regulators hold companies accountable. But the passport’s success will depend heavily on global collaboration between brands, suppliers, governments, and tech innovators,  as well as a commitment to support the entire supply chain, not just the biggest players. By 2027, a quick scan of a clothing tag could tell you a whole lot more than size and price. It might just show the path toward a greener, more honest fashion industry.The post Will your clothes need a passport? EU targets fashion’s greenwashing with new rules first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New Year’s resolutions often come with high hopes and, let’s face it, high failure rates. For many, they’ve become synonymous with frustration and unmet expectations. But what if the problem isn’t you, but the concept itself? According to change coach Niamh Ennis, there’s a better way to approach self-improvement: setting intentions. “An intention is, at its heart, a guiding value for how you want to be and feel,” Ennis explains. Unlike resolutions, which are often rigid and goal-oriented, intentions tap into the deeper essence of what matters most to you. They reflect how you want to show up in the world and align your actions with your values, creating meaningful and lasting change. What are intentions? Intentions are not goals, nor are they the trendy, often oversimplified act of manifestation. Instead, they’re rooted in how you wish to feel and what you want to embody. Ennis suggests examples such as “forgive myself for not getting everything done” or “let go of the constant self-judgment and criticism of myself and others.” Intentions are less about checking off a box and more about nurturing a way of being. “Their measure can’t be something tangible,” Ennis says. Instead, they evoke feelings and provide a compass for navigating your personal journey. How to set intentions that stick Ready to try intention-setting? Start by reflecting on your core values and asking yourself what truly matters. Here are some questions Ennis recommends for clarity: What matters most to me right now? How do I want to show up in the world? What would I like to build, create, or nurture more of in my life? What am I ready to release and let go of? From there, choose a word, phrase, or wish that resonates deeply with you. It could be something simple, like “freedom” or “vulnerability,” or a more specific aspiration, like “spread more love” or “embrace joy.” Ennis advises keeping intentions positive and rooted in abundance rather than scarcity. Instead of “stop judging others,” try reframing it as “open my heart more to others.” This shift in language fosters a mindset of growth and self-compassion. Why intentions work better than resolutions Resolutions often set us up for failure by focusing on external achievements or arbitrary benchmarks. Intentions, on the other hand, are grounded in personal values and are intrinsically motivating. They’re less about what you “should” do and more about how you want to live. “When you align your thoughts about what is important with what you want to create in your life, your intention appears,” Ennis says. This alignment allows you to chart a personal path that feels authentic and empowering. Unlike resolutions, which are frequently abandoned by February, intentions can evolve and grow with you throughout the year. By coming from a place of love and curiosity, intention-setting creates a sustainable practice for self-discovery and personal growth. A sprinkle of magic While intention-setting is grounded in self-reflection and action, Ennis encourages embracing a touch of magic. “Of course, we need to show up and do the work, but we also have to lean into the magic of the universe,” she says. This balance between effort and trust helps bring intentions to life. Start small, stay curious, and allow yourself to grow into the changes you’re seeking. As William Butler Yeats beautifully put it, “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” This year, forget the resolutions that never stick. Instead, set intentions that align your heart and mind, and watch as they transform your life.The post Forget new year’s resolutions: why setting intentions is the key to a fulfilling year first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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