On March 13, 2021, the day before I turned 50, my mom had a stroke, a massive cerebral hemorrhage in her right temporal, parietal and occipital lobe. Three years earlier she had a stroke in her left occipital and temporal lobe from which she’d recovered completely. The stroke of 2018 was also severe, and the…
Burnout is an official diagnosis, but many people may not take it seriously. You might think, “I’m just tired. I’ll get over it after a short break or a vacation. It could also simply pass on its own.” But it’s not so simple. It’s essential to be aware of the effect of burnout on mental…
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…
