As many Angelenos began 2026 with resolutions for positive change – focusing on areas like exercise, diet, finance, and mental health – a significant number have already found those commitments waning. According to a Forbes Health poll, resolutions are often abandoned quickly, with the average lasting only three to four months. The widespread struggle to maintain these goals has even led to the informal designation of the second Friday in January as “Quitter’s Day.”
Efforts to Support Lasting Change
In response to this common pattern, volunteers from Hubbard Dianetics Foundations, both in Los Angeles and internationally, have been working to offer support, and resources. Throughout February, volunteers from the Dianetics Foundation of Pasadena engaged with communities at local markets and fairs, aiming to provide a solution for lasting mental well-being.
These efforts included mobile stress test booths and a flash mob that raised awareness by visiting popular locations across Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Downtown LA, and USC Village. Similar outreach is too occurring in more than 250 cities worldwide.
Offering Resources and Support
Volunteers provided free stress tests to tens of thousands of people and distributed copies of “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” by L. Ron Hubbard, described as the all-time bestselling book on the human mind. The book, according to its description, identifies the root cause of stress, anxiety, and unwanted emotions and offers tools for addressing them.
Dawn Holman, a volunteer in Los Angeles, shared her personal experience, stating that after arriving in LA last year, she found relief from both heartbreak and asthma attacks after participating in a Dianetics Seminar. She now volunteers to share the book with others, believing Los Angeles needs help.
Hubbard Dianetics Foundations across Los Angeles offer Dianetics Seminars every weekend for those seeking to improve their mental well-being. More information is available at dianetics.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dianetics?
Dianetics is defined as “what the mind (or soul) is doing to the body.” The book “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” describes the single source for a person’s stress, anxiety, and unwanted emotions and gives practical tools one can apply to remove them.
Where are these outreach activities taking place?
Outreach activities are occurring in Los Angeles, with volunteers visiting markets and fairs throughout the city, as well as in more than 250 cities around the world.
How can people learn more about Dianetics?
People can learn more by visiting dianetics.org or attending Dianetics Seminars offered every weekend by Hubbard Dianetics Foundations across Los Angeles.
As individuals continue to navigate their resolutions and seek ways to improve their mental well-being, what role do community-based resources play in fostering lasting positive change?
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