Do you ever look at cheerful, loving couples and wonder what their secret is? Why are they so happy all of the time? How do they manage to keep that bond strong? And most importantly,…
happiness
When something has upset me, I like to listen to sad music, watch sad movies, and read sad books. I have no desire to “cheer myself up,” with happy tunes or inspiring plots—instead I like…
Music is an incredible force of nature. It has the power to relieve us of stress, boost our mood, and calm us down when we need it most. Furthermore, it is the backbone of an effective form of therapy: simply called…
Exercise is an important—even essential—part of life, as it provides us with a multitude of health benefits, both mental and physical. A few of these include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, the strengthening of bones and muscles, improved mood, increased…
So many of us wake up to the sound of our alarm and groan at the thought of starting the day. Now, why is that? Sure, it’s due in part to our longing for more sleep or desire to lay in…
We all have those days where it feels like nothing is going our way. You slept through the alarm, got to work late, spilt coffee on your lap, and burnt dinner to a crisp—days like these sure…
Ever hear the expression “you can’t trust anyone but yourself”? Well, according to research of Harvard Professor Dr. Daniel Schacter, you…
Counseling tips for Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries with Others.
Have a Picnic, not a Panic Develop your own style, embrace your quirks and laugh at the people around…
How to Forgive Yourself?Let it go. Forget about it. Move on. Forgive yourself. It’s easy to say, but so much harder to…
What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you…
And we don’t mean email. When was the last time you actually handwrote a letter? For many of you, it was probably a long time ago, and that makes perfect sense. We now live in an age when digital communication has replaced the printed word….
