So I’m curious. Where do you land on this spectrum of relaxation? Are you the type of person who says, “I am only going to be able to relax once I get to vacation, or once that project is completed, or once summer vacation starts?” Or are you on the other side of the spectrum, […]
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Social connections are vital for our well-being. The US Surgeon General’s 2023 report highlighted that loneliness and isolation pose serious risks to our health. Fortunately, making friends can naturally shield us from loneliness, and anyone at any age can develop these crucial skills. To develop social ties, imagine your social connections as three concentric circles:
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In life, we experience a series of ups and downs. These patterns are a normal part of our existence. Up and down, up and down – it’s a natural cycle. Always being up is impossible, and staying in the middle of the road doesn’t exist either because our feelings fluctuate. Sometimes, we may find ourselves
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Do you struggle with sticking to a firm routine, or do you thrive under a flexible schedule? Or vice versa, do you struggle with a flexible schedule and thrive with a firm routine? Or does a third option that lies in the middle of the two extremes work best for you? Understanding the balance between
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Our modern society is vastly different from the lives of our ancestors. Today, we have advanced security measures like deadbolt locks, a far cry from the simple rim locks of the 1800s. This evolution in security technology mirrors our brain’s tendency to focus on potential threats—a trait known as the ‘negativity bias.’ This bias, once
Have you ever had those moments when your emotions boil over, leading you to say something you later regretted? Yes, I’ve been there too. We all experience times when our emotions surge, prompting impulsive reactions that can leave a trail of damage in its wake. It’s as if our emotions have taken control, leaving our
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It’s a universal truth that many of us avoid hard conversations. Whether uncomfortable, difficult, or necessary, these discussions often carry a sense of dread. We shy away from situations that could turn awkward, fearing that the resulting silence will be deafening. However, this approach only builds walls, creating distance instead of bridges. In a recent
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You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt frustrated by inconsistent meditation or relaxation practices. Consistency can be elusive even when you know meditation has profound benefits for mind and body relaxation. Also, sitting quietly with our thoughts is not always easy, especially when our thoughts are wired to the negative. This can make relaxation techniques
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Have you ever felt held back by emotions you couldn’t quite manage? You’re not alone. Many of us were never taught how to effectively handle our feelings, leading to a cycle of emotional avoidance and numbness. Many of us have grown up with less-than-ideal role models for handling emotions. This isn’t an easy realization, and
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Men, you have had horrible role models, which is hard for you. It is hard for all of us because it’s hard to know what to do with your emotions if you haven’t seen anything modeled besides stuffing it down. You were likely taught that being a provider of physical needs was your job. You
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