Sometimes we only realize our deepest values once we’ve contradicted them. For Tina, an up-and-coming African-American woman and associate professor …
There’s an old saying: “Curiosity killed the cat.” It implies curiosity is bad for you and leads to dangerous risk-taking …
It may sound weird, but the simple act of breathing is an easy way to restore the body to a …
Whether we’re high power execs or stay-at-home moms, self-criticism is a tendency that many people have. In fact we often …
People often ask me if I think people are less empathetic in today’s world. It’s a good question. After all, …
A lot of research has been done confirming that intrinsic motivators (self-worth, personal growth, passion, satisfaction, fun, purpose and meaning, …
How much should we help others? In our close relationships, is it better to care for others or to put …
When Starbucks gets your coffee order just right, when you are surrounded by supportive friends, when your pet snuggles up …
When people are uncomfortable with developing intimacy and closeness in their relationships, can they work to overcome this?
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According to the American Osteopathic Association, 72% of Americans feel lonely on a regular basis. In fact, ⅓ report feeling …
What do you think about when you first wake up?
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Here’s a foundational mindfulness practice to use whenever you’ve been triggered. This will help you to tame the emotional brain …
Most of us tend to predict futures that are consistent with our past. We manifest what we expect to happen. …
According to the National Sleep Foundation, one-third of people suffer from insomnia. More is being written that poor sleep is …
What happens when we feel empathy for another person? What are you feeling when that chronically anxious student sinks further …
Alcoholism and drug addiction are often intractable illnesses. Many addicts and alcoholics relapse within 6-12 months of treatments that can …
It’s hard to avoid the influence of yoga between your friends who swear by their yoga class, the mall store …
Is chocolate your best friend? Do you crave a bag of chips when you’re feeling stressed? You just might be …
In today’s world, creative thinking is needed more than ever. Not only do many businesses seek creative minds to fill …
We can all feel overwhelmed at times when a little too much of everything stresses us out. The pace of …
You have work friends, pals in your neighborhood, chums at church or temple, and old childhood playmates. It’s fun to …
Stressed out professionals tend to multi-task. It gives us the feeling we’re getting more done. We wear it as a …
In 2017, I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr. Alia Crum, a professor and researcher at Stanford University’s Mind …
I went into the summer with big plans, mainly to meditate and exercise a lot more. Then I went on vacation, and …