June 2021

You Need to Read These 75 Brené Brown Quotes on Self-Love, Courage and Vulnerability

via Parade by Lindsay Lowe Brené Brown has inspired millions with her books and talks, and her insights into courage and self-love are more vital than ever during these challenging times. So, we’re taking a look at some of the best Brené Brown quotes to give you a boost of confidence and hope. Brown,...

30 June, 2021

Health and the Pursuit Of Joy

via Thrive Global by Dr Sandro Galea Public health is fundamentally about trying to create a world that is healthier, better. In doing this work, we must, at times, assume the role of commenting, a priori, on how we are falling short on generating health. This...

29 June, 2021

More Evidence That Spending Money On Others Makes Us Happier Than Spending On Ourselves

via Forbes by Mark Travers A new study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology offers yet another compelling reason why spending money on others brings us more happiness than spending money on ourselves. “Previous studies show that spending money on others makes people happier than spending it on themselves,”...

28 June, 2021

How to Train Your Mind to Focus on the Positive

via Thrive Global by Rebecca Muller When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience and hold onto it for the rest of the day —  or maybe even for the whole week. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, notes...

25 June, 2021

Get Happy: The Science Of Emotions And How To Harness Them For Happiness

via Forbes by Tracy Brower It’s been 16 months of turmoil and chances are you’ve had plenty of emotions roiling within. From frustration, grief or anxiety to relief, elation or anticipation, you’ve likely felt a range of sentiments throughout the pandemic—and this will continue. But beyond just...

24 June, 2021

Love or Fear—What Motivates You?

via Psychology Today by Lisa Leshko Evers KEY POINTS Love activates the reward system in our brains, releasing oxytocin which increases bonding and connection.Fear releases cortisol, which increases blood pressure and blood sugar, while impairing immunity.Conscious focus of emotional memories can rewire our brains and impact health...

23 June, 2021

How These Three Types of Writing Can Improve Self-Awareness And Mental Health

via Science Alert by Christina Thatcher Ernest Hemingway famously said that writers should "write hard and clear about what hurts". Although Hemingway may not have known it at the time, research has now shown that writing about "what hurts" can help improve our mental health. There are more than 200...

22 June, 2021

Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

via the Harvard Business Review by Melody Wilding Summary: Being hard on yourself is not only ineffective, but it is also a hard pattern to break. How can you take a more balanced, emotionally equanimous approach to your performance? To start, create psychological distance from self-criticism...

21 June, 2021

Feeling Overwhelmed About Life Picking Up Again? Try Implementing Microsteps

via Thrive Global by Arianna Huffington As we see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel in the U.S. and many other countries, a new phase of collective experience has kicked in: anticipation. It’s spring. The world is literally opening up again. Demand...

18 June, 2021

The ‘20-5-3’ Rule Prescribes How Much Time You Should Spend Outside

via Prevention by Michael Easter The herd of 400-pound caribou was running 50 miles an hour and directly at me. The 30 animals had been eating lichen in the Arctic tundra in Alaska when something spooked them. I was sitting in their escape route. The ground...

17 June, 2021