Are you sick and tired of wasting your mental and emotional energy worrying about (and replaying) events in your mind? Even sabotaging yourself, your performance, and your relationships, at times? Constantly playing the “what if” game in your mind? Let’s be honest, feeling anxious is miserable and unequivocally sucks the enjoyment out of life. It…
What often results when we contribute to someone else’s well-being is a ‘helper’s high’. The endorphins released when doing something kind have a lot in common with those released during sex: for example, studies have shown that the ‘pleasure centers’ of the brain light up when people give – or think about giving – money…
Conflicts are unavoidable when working as part of a team. We all have different points of view, opinions, and ways of doing things. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Many times it can be beneficial and helps us broaden our points of view and ways of completing the same task or project. During the…
Relationship conflict is complex. Sometimes, conflicts are only about the “here and now” issue. That means that you are truly fighting about what you are fighting about. It’s “I left your favorite creamer out, it spoiled, no coffee, and now you are upset with me.” It doesn’t go much deeper than that. This type of…
The beauty spell When we are under the spell of beauty, we experience a rare state of being known as richness, in which we have nothing to desire. It’s more than just a feeling. Alternatively, if it is, it is a feeling similar to love — yes, exactly like love. After all, love is the…
What level of involvement do you have in the relationship? How involved are you in your personal relationships? What level of involvement do you have in the relationship? I’m not referring to being physically present, because that is a given. I’m referring to the fact of being cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually invested in your romantic partner.…
January 14, 2022 — 23:29 PM When it comes to healthy fats, omega-3s are the talk of the town, so we’re sure you’ve heard about the support they provide to the heart, brain, and more by now.* But the recommended amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can be complicated (especially when it comes to EPA and…
January 14, 2022 — 21:06 PM To kick off 2022, perhaps you’re trying “veganuary” or opting for a “reducetarian” lifestyle. Either way, you’re probably looking for ways to boost your intake of plant protein. If you’re just starting to make the shift to a plant-based diet, it can seem nearly impossible to get enough protein…
January 14, 2022 — 19:11 PM Skin care concerns—and sometimes types—are never mutually exclusive. You can have both sensitive and blemish-prone skin. You can experience ruddiness and an oily T-zone. You can deal with hormonal breakouts and fine lines. I think you get the picture. One of the most common overlaps skin care experts see…
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. January 14, 2022 — 14:05 PM Every full moon has a different name depending on the month it falls in, and April’s full moon is traditionally called the Pink Moon in…
