via Well & Good by Erin Bunch These days, whenever you’re feeling stressed, frustrated, angry, sad, or really any emotion outside of happiness, the first piece of advice most people are apt to give is, “Have you tried meditating?” But… meditation is difficult, and not for...
via Mind Body Green by Julie Nguyen Complicated and overwhelming feelings can come into play when you are going through something new or tough in life. If there's a lot going on internally, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you're feeling and...
via Thrive Global by Marina Khidekel When an interaction or conversation doesn’t go your way, you’ll often walk away from the situation physically, but mentally, you continue to replay it. Holding onto those anxious thoughts can make you feel like you’re walking around with extra weight on...
via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks A year before the pandemic changed all of our lives, a friend sent me a link to a survey based on academic research that rates your personality traits on a numeric scale. He was particularly keen to know my extroversion score,...
via the Conversation by Robb Rutledge Most people would like to be happier. But it isn’t always easy to know how to achieve that goal. Is there an equation for happiness? Many formulas have been suggested. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Meditate. Help others. Spend time...
via Prevention by Arricca Elin SanSone If the uncertainties of the past year and a half have left you on edge, look no further than your mind. “The amygdala, the brain’s emotional center, is activated within a few seconds to respond to threats,” says Rashi Aggarwal, M.D.,...
via Thrive Global This week, best-selling author and podcast host Tim Ferriss on being easier on himself, accepting what he can’t control, and why deleted social media apps from his phone. On why he’s given up pretending he’s in control: “I’ve become very good at trying to...
via Thrive Global by Adele-Marie Hartshorn ‘Letting go’ of what no longer serves us is a hot topic in the holistic world. What do we mean and why is it so important? I help my clients let go of their anxious thoughts and beliefs so they can create...
via Mindful by Nate Klemp and Eric Langshur We tend to talk about gratitude as a way of expressing thanks—thanks for a meal, an event, or an act of kindness. Following the lead of researchers in the field of positive psychology, the definition of gratitude is a little more...
via the Huffington Post by Catherine Pearson So often, the habits that experts recommend to increase happiness aren’t compatible with actual daily life. Who has time to sit down for an extended meditation session when you’re juggling 1,000 different things? Fortunately, there is plenty you can...