Happiness can vary depending on our personal circumstances. But why are some families more resilient and happier despite the obstacles life throws their way? Happy families often have certain traits in common, and you can adapt their habits to create a happier home of your own. Here are eight things they do: 1. Eat together Multiple […]
Category: Stress management
Spring-Clean Your Mind
There’s something invigorating about the birds chirping, the plants growing, and days lengthening. Springtime is almost like a new year with abundant fresh starts. For many, the season heralds a tradition that dates back thousands of years to the Persians and Israelites: spring-cleaning. Whether deep cleaning carpets, donating unused clothing and household items, or edging […]
New Year, New Attitude
Want to bring more joy into your life this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude help you create a happier life, but it will also influence how well you respond to life’s daily challenges. A positive outlook boosts productivity, energy, and motivation; helps reduce stress; enhances confidence and […]
Tame the Holiday Circus
Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments, and shopping turning you into the frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and health, put the brakes on the holiday rush. Here’s how. 1. Cancel some of the sideshows. Leave a few activities off the program this year. Ellie Griffin, a vitality coach, says this is […]
The Health Benefits of Crying
When people experience frustration, loss, sadness, or stress, some immediately put up emotional barriers, forcing themselves to be strong. Others, however, give themselves permission to shed tears. When they cry away some of the pain, they generally feel better. The reality is that crying can be good for you. Here are some of the health benefits: […]
How to Stop Overthinking Everything
Why haven’t they responded yet?I sat on my bed hunched over my laptop, hitting the refresh button on my email inbox over and over. I was waiting to hear back from a potential employer about an internship opportunity, and my anxiety was gnawing at me more and more each time I refreshed my inbox. Many […]
6 Everyday Things That Chip Away at Mental Health
Ordinary, day-to-day challenges can have a surprisingly negative influence on your mental health. Identifying them and making small changes can lead to greater emotional wellness.
How to Have a Five-Star Christmas
Want to experience a joyful holiday season that doesn’t leave you and your family depleted, miserable, and broke? Here are some simple ways to shift your perspective and make the most of this time of the year. Aim for good, not perfect. Nothing burns holes into the fantasy holiday like real life. Maybe the tree is […]
Becoming a More Peaceful Person
While waiting in a long checkout line at a store, one woman remains calm and content, while the woman behind her is irritated and frustrated. When cut off in traffic, one man simply continues driving toward his destination, while another man blows his car horn, shouting obscenities. If nothing is going on, one person sits quietly […]
Do Politics Make You Angry?
Anger triggers a fight or flight response that floods the body with stress hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline. Your heart rate and blood pressure increase, and you experience a surge of blood sugar. When you’re in an argument, this stress response reduces your ability to discuss a situation rationally. It also reduces your short-term memory. […]