Your first instinct might be a big, fat “I can’t!” in your mind, followed by a litany of excuses as to why not. However, these kinds of internal conversations are only your personal protective mechanism speaking to you. Once you push past it, you can find the next steps to take. So what can you…
Retention, comprehension and potential to learn are all undermined by stress and anxiety. We are all familiar with the term “test anxiety,” and have all experienced that feeling of not being able to concentrate because of stress. How stress affects brain performanceStress hormones affect our memory and cognition. When we get upset, our cortisol levels…
Image: Sam and Pia Who doesn’t love trick-or-treating? I have fond memories of Halloween: costumes, face paint, going door-to-door around the neighborhood, and candy-so much candy! This year, like last, will be different. Some of you won’t feel comfortable with your kids gathering together to trick-or-treat. Costume parties may be postponed until next year. Maybe you…
Pixabay Science has pretty much demonstrated that greenhouse gases absorb and radiate the earth’s naturally generated heat and release it over time, and that these gases are responsible for about two-thirds of the total energy imbalance that is causing Earth’s temperature to rise. Air pollution, in the forms of smog and soot, dirty our air…
Commonly used interchangeably, inspiration and motivation are separate things. Inspiration is emotional drive while motivation stimulates action. Inspiration can be used as a motivator, but motivation is based upon reward. To properly motivate, it is imperative to examine the wants and needs of a team in a full picture approach. The state of the world…
It is well-known that children with autism benefit from having environments that meet their sensory needs. However, creating friendly sensory environments can be beneficial for a variety of people across many locations. Workplaces, school settings and home environments with friendly sensory supports can help those with autism not only be more productive, but also more…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 6, 2021 — 21:05 PM Most people don’t like to admit it when they get triggered. This normal, and quite understandable, aversion to emotional discomfort is the primary impediment…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 6, 2021 — 18:26 PM Your eyelashes are fragile little hairs—so delicate that they can easily snap off and break, especially without proper hydration and care. Now, one or…
The kitchen is the heart, mouth, and nose of a home—so needless to say, it’s worth taking care of. Here, two toxicity experts with decades of experience testing home air quality between them share four faux pas they look for when walking into someone’s cook space. Once you clean them up, you’ll be well on…
We’ve covered it before, but social connections are crucial when it comes to overall health. Don’t take our word for it; take it from positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D., author of Everyday Vitality: “The most reliable contributor to our wellbeing is our social connections,” she shares on the mindbodygreen podcast. In fact, research shows that…
