Research shows that being optimistic is about 25 percent inheritable, and then there are other factors that affect our positivity — like socioeconomic status — that are often out of our control. Yet that still leaves a solid amount of wiggle room for us to develop a more positive outlook as adults. But if you’re someone who …
Everyone wants to be happy, but for a lot of people, that’s easier said than done. Long-lasting happiness comes through our habits and investing in ourselves pays off. Related Article: 3 Steps to Self-Compassion So, if you’re looking for a little help in the happiness department, put a couple of the following seven tips to the …
Worried About Getting Your CoVid shot? Read this Don’t like shots? You are not alone. Related Article: Coping with Working from Home During COVID-19 25% of adults have a fear of needles. But here’s the good news: there are simple, proven strategies that can help. The site below helps you make a plan to do …
It’s Not Just You-Pandemic Fatigue Within the past couple of weeks, many of us have been slammed with major pandemic fatigue. We’re burnt out. We’re expected to be productive at work or to parent (or often both) as though we haven’t been living in hell for the last year. The winter has been bleak and …
Words That Speak For Themselves Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2021. Related Article: The Body Keeps the Score: Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. The 22-year-old Los Angeles resident and daughter of a school teacher began writing at …
How to Understand and Manage Negative Emotions We all experience emotions from an early age. As adults attempting to navigate the often chaotic world of modern life, the range of emotions we experience in a day can change dramatically. Our ability to feel and respond to our emotions is often taken for granted. We rarely …
Steps to Self Forgiveness Forgiveness is often defined as a deliberate decision to let go of feelings of anger, resentment, and retribution toward someone who you believe has wronged you. However, while you may be quite generous in your ability to forgive others, you may be much harder on yourself Tips on Self Forgiveness
Sleep Hygiene Tips To Improve Sleep Paying attention to sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways that you can set yourself up for better sleep. Related Article: Can Clinical Hypnosis Help with Sleep Issues? Strong sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Keeping a stable …
Two Smart Techniques to Master Your Emotions By more clearly identifying our feelings or by recategorizing them, we can reduce suffering (yes!) and increase well-being, says neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett.
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