In 2020, when the pandemic plunged the world into isolation, Laura Forman, a mom of four from Chicago, Illinois, found solace in online shopping. “It wasn’t a healthy coping mechanism,” she says. “I was spending money on stuff I didn’t need.” In January 2021, Forman decided enough was enough and challenged herself to abstain from buying […]
Category: Mental health
The Power of Pets
Do you consider yourself an animal person? If so,it might be increasing your health and happiness more than you realize. (From our infographic issue.)
Be a Quitter
Five things to quit NOW!
How to Heal 9 Types of Nonphysical Pain
A broken bone hurts, but so does a broken heart. Our minds and bodies carry a variety of pains, many that aren’t physical. Once we recognize these other forms of pain, we can begin to heal. I don’t know how many times my mother said I was a pain in her neck. I knew what she […]
An Introvert’s Guide to Christmas
If you’re an introvert who wants to make it through the holidays with plenty of joy and cheer, try these suggestions.
5 Ways to Slow Brain Aging
Steps to stay sharp longer
5 Ways to Banish Brain Fog
How to Conquer Brain Fog
Why You Need Type 2 Fun
Some activities aren’t exactly fun in the moment, but they leave you feeling accomplished and invigorated afterward. That’s what you could call “type 2” fun, and it turns out, it’s really good for you.
The Surprising Gut-Brain Connection
Your gut has a mind of its own. In fact, it is a “second brain” that can increase or decrease your risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Writing Your Way Through Anxiety and Depression
Writing, even simple stream-of-consciousness writing, can bring clarity and perspective to a mind tangled up in worries or drowning in sadness.