In today’s chaotic world, having family time isn’t always easy. It can get pretty hard to coordinate schedules, especially if the family is large. Life demands that we work, attend school, nurture friendships, hobbies, etc. All of those things are extremely time-consuming and important—but so is spending time with your family. Why is family time…
A recent New York Times piece reported on how many of us are rethinking holiday obligations and adjusting our plans to reduce stress and make room for more flexibility. (That could mean forgoing travel, ditching gift exchanges, or trading big gatherings for smaller ones.) As we head into 2022, let’s think about the other habits…
Accept yourself. Accept that the changes you are making will be startling, since you will be moving to a new environment, and perhaps changing your lifestyle, but it will also be a reset for you. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more…
Like lots of other people, focus and prioritization is a huge challenge for me. I am constantly multitasking and trying to remind myself to “be present.” One Microstep that I have recently tried to undertake is to simply say to myself (sometimes out loud) before a meeting or event “be present.” When my mind wanders…
Here is my speed tour through the bottom floors of the Sound Relationship House. Continuously learn who your partner is. Show them that you know who they are. Tell them, often and with specificity, why you like and appreciate them. To make a relationship thrive, you need to be continuously working through these levels. I…
December 15, 2021 — 21:04 PM After World War I, studies on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) began to use the term “trigger” in reference to trauma responses to chilling combat flashbacks. Since then, the term has expanded to cover a vast array of traumas and individual responses to these traumatic instances. It was in the…
Odds are, you’ve experienced déjà vu at some point in your life. The sensation can feel unnerving, mysterious, and even a bit mystical—but what does it really mean? To find out, we asked an expert and dug into the research. Here’s what to know. Déjà vu is a sense that your current experience has happened…
Sun care is a year-round venture. Just because the days are shorter, the air is chillier, does not mean the sun’s rays are any less damaging for your skin. Getting some natural sunlight is crucial for overall health, of course, but it’s still important to protect your skin from excess UV exposure. Enter: sunscreens filled…
So your ex dumped you not too long ago, or maybe you left him. It was painful for both of you because there really was chemistry and connection between you. Maybe even love. You’ve pondered the idea of getting back together, but your ex is acting weird. You’ve seen him at parties or run into…
December 15, 2021 — 11:31 AM Substances in the atmosphere that contribute to air pollution are not only bad for our lungs but may also affect vitamin D levels, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals. Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble micronutrient responsible for the maintenance of bone and immune health,…
