via Fast Company by Aisha Beau-Shine The road to self-love is a winding one, with self-talk as the navigation system. It’s no secret that the way we communicate with ourselves plays a major role in the way we see and experience the world around us. That’s why being mindful...
via Harvard Health by Matthew Solan You know the type: some people manage to remain upbeat even during the most trying times. You probably think "How do they do it?" But a better question to ask is "Can I do it, too?" Science continues to find that...
via Parade by Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen RuPaul—drag royalty, writer and Emmy-winning reality TV host— famously asked, “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” Potent words during Pride Month, when the exuberant celebration of being oneself can overwhelm those who are...
via Thrive Global by Dr Sandro Galea I have written previously about the aspirations of public health, seeing public health more as a journey, a path on which we should always be traveling, towards creating a better and healthier world, rather than as any specific set...
via Thrive Global by Hal Urban Your mind is like a garden Your thoughts are the seeds You can grow flowers Or you can grow weeds – Unknown At least three people have been given credit for the little poem above. To whomever said it first, I thank you. It’s both...
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,...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...