Category Archives: Mental Wellness

Why is it that some people seem to shine in any sphere in which they choose to exert themselves, and others cannot manage even a glimmer despite obvious talent? Research shows that it’s the way that they think about their ability that really counts. Most of those who have achieved greatness, to use Shakespeare’s phrase,Continue reading “The Importance of Mindset”

Are your emotions dangerous? Never. But most of us are afraid of our strong feelings. Why? Because the power of raw emotions can be overwhelming. Often those emotions drive us to do things we’re sorry for later, whether that’s being physically rough with our child, screaming something hurtful at our partner, or throwing a “tantrum”Continue reading “10 Tips to Manage Strong Emotions”

Sleepless nights, overeating, a weakened immune system — the more common symptoms of stress are probably familiar to you. But stress can also trigger lesser-known side effects (both mental and physical) that you might not expect. Here, Rosalind Dorlen shares some of the more surprising ways stress may manifest in your body: 1. Forgetfulness IfContinue reading “Surprising Side Effects of Stress You Should Know About”

When we think of wellness, most of us think about things like diet and exercise. The term, however, encompasses so much more than taking care of our physical selves. If you want to be truly healthy, you must create a healthy relationship with yourself. And it’s not as easy as it sounds. Loving and acceptingContinue reading “6 Tips for Creating a Healthy Relationship with Yourself”

Overcoming procrastination isn’t so much about completing tasks. In reality, it’s about something much more personal. What project are you putting off right now? Is there an important task you could be doing now, but are unnecessarily saving for later? Voluntarily delaying anything may lead you to believe that you are an inherently lazy worker.Continue reading “Why Laziness Is Not Why You Procrastinate (Your Emotions Are)”

That childhood urge to ask ‘how’ and ‘why’ usually fades. But we can all learn to rediscover the joys of wide-eyed discovery. Humans grow up with a powerful drive to learn how things work and why certain patterns and properties exist in the world. Wonder, a word with multiple related meanings, has one sense thatContinue reading “How to Revive Your Sense of Wonder”

Nobody likes being anxious … right? If that’s true, then why do we sometimes feel so unsettled — weird, even — when life is calm or everything feels settled? This can feel like your heart racing when you’re lying in bed or your thoughts spiraling when watching TV. Or, it might be a tendency toContinue reading “How Being Calm Is Making You Anxious”

Have you ever gone easy during a workout or skipped it altogether in order to keep your hairstyle intact? Don’t be ashamed if you answered yes – many find it difficult to stay fit AND maintain their strands. But don’t let that stop your fitness journey! Here are 4 Design Essential Tips on how toContinue reading “How To Maintain Your Strands & Stay Fit”

Juggling too many activities wastes time and energy, so shelve at least some for those life goals (for now). The urge to do too many things at once is nothing new: as long ago as 1887, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was bemoaning the way “one thinks with a watch in one’s hand, even as oneContinue reading “Want to Improve Focus and Productivity? Do One Thing at a Time”

So you want to make a change in your everyday life — say, exercise more, meet all your deadlines, or develop a new skill. You make a plan, conjure your willpower, and commit. Yet, like the vast majority of people, you eventually fail. What happened? Perhaps getting to the gym was more of a hassleContinue reading “Habits Change Your Life. Here’s How to Change Your Habits.”

Your path is unique and different and special. Just like you! So checking in with your intuitive knowledge about who you are and what you really desire is essential to let go of others’ opinions. Because then you’ll always have a connection with your truth! When you give too much credence to other people’s opinionsContinue reading “Stop Letting Other People’s Opinions Control You”

Not every negative trait is a “red flag.” Some are pink, and you can work through them. We all know about “red flags,” or the signs that someone is not going to be a great partner. From someone not being able to admit when they’re wrong to be too quick to talk bad about anContinue reading “What Are Relationship ‘Pink Flags’ (and What Can You Do About Them)?”

Many people struggle with feelings of insecurity. Whether you’re making a difficult decision or looking for more confidence, overcoming insecurity is an important first step. The good news is, that you can move forward in the right direction and begin overcoming insecurity today! Why Do People Struggle With Insecurity? You’ve likely met many people who struggle withContinue reading “How to Be More Secure With Yourself”

Do you know the happiness pie chart? If you’ve read a book or listened to a talk about happiness in the past 15 years, there’s a good chance you heard that 50 percent of our happiness is determined by our genes, 40 percent by our activities, and 10 percent by our life circumstances. Neat andContinue reading “How Much of Your Happiness Is Under Your Control?”

The world might be more organized and streamlined now with the introduction of digital technology and all its benefits. But, it has also become more chaotic for much the same reason—digital technology. Debatably, intrusive adverts are thrown at us at every turn, and this helps trigger anxiety, depression, and digital addiction in many people, leadingContinue reading “5 Ways to Declutter Your Soul and Clear Your Mind”

Summer is upon us, which usually means bathing suits, and overuse of the phrase “beach body” by every fitness and diet commercial. Summer can be pretty tough if you’re struggling with body image issues. We consulted Dr. Nadya Swedan, to create a sort of checklist to get out of your body image funk and embraceContinue reading “Positive Body Image: Steps to Get There Now”

Be mindful of how you measure yourself and those around you. There might be a better way. I once knew a guy who made a lot of money. He saw the world as a series of value propositions. Everything from what holiday vacation to take, to which beer to choose at a restaurant, to whyContinue reading “How We Judge Others is How We Judge Ourselves”

The concept of self-care has radical roots, but its history is often lost in today’s messaging that equates consumerism to caring for yourself. What’s also missing from the mainstream conversation is how community care — not just self-care — is key to collective wellbeing. But what is community care, exactly? “If self-care is about whatContinue reading “Community Care — Not Just Self-Care — Is Key to Our Collective Wellbeing”

There are ways we express our love for one another beyond words, but all are a language of sorts. Ever had an argument with your partner and wished they could just read your mind? If they only knew how you were feeling, they’d stop putting up a fight. That’s sort of the idea behind theContinue reading “How the Five “Love Languages” Can Help You Win at Relationships”

What does it mean to be happy, really? It’s an age-old question—and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Happiness is deeply personal, and everyone’s journey is different— it’s really all about figuring out what you need to find your bliss. And, to be clear upfront, getting that dream job, finding love, or winning the lottery isn’t theContinue reading “Find a More Joyful You With a 14-Day Happiness Challenge (Part 2)”

Some people seem to spend their whole lives dissatisfied, in search of a purpose. But philosopher Iddo Landau suggests that all of us have everything we need for a meaningful existence. According to Landau, a philosophy professor, people are mistaken when they feel their lives are meaningless. The error is based on their failure toContinue reading “The Secret to a Meaningful Life is Simpler Than You Think”

Critical thinking — the ability to analyze and effectively break down an issue in order to make a decision or find a solution — will be core to your success. And at the heart of critical thinking is the ability to formulate deep, different, and effective questions. You can approach curiosity just as rigorously —Continue reading “Critical Thinking Is About Asking Better Questions”

Every decision we make in life is an investment with a cost and a payoff. We can invest money externally in the stock market or real estate, but choosing to invest in yourself arguably carries the highest return on investment — especially when you’re young. That’s because, for most of us, our largest single asset isContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Yourself — And Roadblocks to Avoid”

Stress is one of the most common sources of kryptonite in the world. In other words, it sucks up your energy and makes you weak, and it affects everyone. I’ve written about hacking stress before; learning to manage it is an essential part of being strong and resilient (aka Bulletproof). Just as valuable, though, isContinue reading “Hormesis: How to Use Stress to Boost Your Resilience”

If your internal narrative is negative, it can demoralize and sabotage you. These negative messages are called your inner critic, and they greatly influence how you feel and behave, which can cause negative self-talk to be destructive. Fortunately, there are strategies to help silence and reshape these negative thoughts into sources of personal strength andContinue reading “How to Overcome Your Inner Critic”

There are tons of things lying in wait to distract you from your ultimate goal. Here’s how to put the kibosh on their attack. In every success story, the longest chapter is the one about determination. While success demands many things from us, willpower and determination always come up at the top of the list. Many people believe thatContinue reading “5 Ways To Stay Focused In A World Full Of Distractions”

Are you planned, decisive, and organized? Or do you seem to be adaptable, relaxed, and disorganized? Do you prefer to schedule and structure, keeping a to-do list always handy with you? Or keep your choices open and can change track as and when needed? Judging vs perceiving refers to the functional preferences that determine howContinue reading “Judging Vs Perceiving – How to Determine Your Type?”