October 11, 2022 — 9:34 AM Science continues to confirm something humans have intuitively known for quite some time: Being in nature is good for our health. And while the effect of green and blue spaces on our mental well-being, sleep health, and cognitive function has been established for some time now, scientists have recently…
We have all been there; you are peacefully sleeping when your ex shows up in a dream. The dream could be happy or upsetting, but either way, your mind goes into overdrive trying to think of what it could mean. Could it be a sign that you are still not over them? Or does it…
From YouTube to university research centers, socio-sexual hierarchies — a categorical framework used to describe people’s personalities, social status, and relative popularity to potential romantic partners — is a popular topic. The two best-known types are alphas and betas, but deltas, gammas, omegas, and sigmas also walk the Earth. Today, we’re tackling the question of…
You can’t stop thinking about her. You’ve tried, but your mind is in overdrive and won’t switch off. You keep returning to the same thoughts, wondering, “Why can’t I stop thinking about her?” If this sounds like you, don’t worry – you’re not alone. In fact, there are many reasons why you might be unable…
A love letter has always been a time-honored display of affection. Handwritten and accompanied with small tokens of feeling and passion, notes once were the only way couples professed their love in writing. But in today’s fast-paced digital world, communication is often reduced to a short 140-character quip or emoji-laced response. These minor declarations to…
We all know the statistic that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. But when it happens to someone we know, we are often at a loss for words. What do you say in that kind of situation? You want to be supportive and encouraging but don’t want to overstep or make things worse.…
When it comes to money, we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. It’s not that we don’t want to succeed. It’s that we get in our own way. Or we just aren’t sure how to go from A to B. So, today, here are three common, but very important mistakes people make with their…
Dr. Gail Gross, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and member of APA Division 39, is a nationally recognized family, child development, and human behavior expert, author, and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems. Dr. Gross is frequently called upon by…
What does it mean to activate a success mindset? It means to spark joy, purpose, and greater fulfillment in…. Your daily routine. Your lifestyle. Your legacy. Activating a success mindset isn’t merely finding motivation for achievement. Although experiencing intense motivation to achieve can sometimes feel like a success mindset, that motivation may consume your energy…
Have you ever felt the need to be understood? It’s time to learn the art of conscious or intuitive communication. It focuses on engaging with others by remaining attentive to shared interests and sentiments. A conscious communication definition outlines that it’s committed to concentrating on the present and paying heed to shared emotions and needs.…
