Articles
Better Than a Resolution? Try a New Year’s Intention
Now that holiday gatherings have come and gone and year-end reviews dominate the airwaves, many of us are sitting down and doing a personal accounting of the past year and perhaps making new year resolutions. Lose ten pounds? Read a book a month? Be kinder to others? Unlike many, I’ve never given much thought to …
Better Than a Resolution? Try a New Year’s Intention Read More »
7 Mood Boosters That Don’t Cost a Thing
Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even minor disappointments and frustrations can derail your daily activities and leave you grumpy, miserable, and completely disinterested in the things you need or …
How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Research shows steps you can take to keep your pledges This week’s start of a new year prompts all sorts of pledges to lose weight, quit smoking, save money and exercise more, among others. New Year’s resolutions are popular—but few people actually succeed at keeping them. In a series of studies, researchers from the University of Scranton …
Minding Your Mental Health This Holiday Season
Feeling stressed, lonely, or sad around the holidays? A few changes can help. KEY POINTS Identify your holiday triggers. Give yourself permission to feel your emotions. Limit or take a break from social media. Practice self-compassion this holiday season. For many, the holidays can bring about feelings of depression, anxiety, envy, and even dread and despair, rather than …
Holiday Prep: Creating Memories Without the Emotional Toll
It’s the holiday season, which typically ignites a variety of emotions. For some, it is a season to reconnect, create new memories, and rejuvenate. Others will feel their anxiety increase as they anticipate certain conversations that will most likely occur and trigger discomfort and conflict. Regardless of where you may fall emotionally, everyone seems to crave a …
Holiday Prep: Creating Memories Without the Emotional Toll Read More »
Hitting Reset on Health Goals Throughout the Year
Building helpful thinking styles to fuel the journey. KEY POINTS Setbacks for reaching health and wellness goals happen to all of us. Your mindset, or how you think about yourself and the journey you are on, can have a great impact on your success. Pausing to identify and modify unrealistic thoughts is a powerful mindset …
Hitting Reset on Health Goals Throughout the Year Read More »
How Self-Care Will Make Your Holidays Feel Better
Over 60% of people feel overwhelming pressure during the season. KEY POINTS According to one study, 38% of people say the holidays cause more stress, depression, and anxiety. Sleep is important because the brain needs it to function effectively, efficiently, and productively. Before overextending oneself, it is best to be aware that the effort may …
How Self-Care Will Make Your Holidays Feel Better Read More »
6 Foods That Cause Inflammation
Inflammation can be good or bad depending on the situation. On one hand, it’s your body’s natural way of protecting itself when you’re injured or sick. It can help your body defend itself from illness and stimulate healing. On the other hand, chronic, sustained inflammation is linked to an increased risk of diseases like diabetes, heart …
How to Actually Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Seven goals and strategies to minimize drama and have a good day. KEY POINTS People often have high hopes for how their family will behave during the holidays, but are often disappointed. It’s important to set reasonable expectations of holiday-time family visits because no one can control anyone else. Strategies to minimize family arguments and …
The Secret Power of Thanksgiving
How to improve your life by being thankful. Every night before I went to bed, my mother used to ask me to list the three things that I was most thankful for that day. The first time she asked me to do this, “Oh,” I thought, “this will be easy!” She said, “And remember, you …