“Always try your best” is a sage piece of advice almost every parent has shared with their kids. This saying is seemingly innocent, but in […]
Reducing Holiday Stress From Relationship Difficulties
I previously blogged about savoring Thanksgiving and, in particular, the enjoyment that comes from spending quality time with friends and family. Much of our happiness […]
The Physical and Emotional Responses to a Breakup
“All you need is love, all you need is love, All you need is love, love, love is all you need.” -The Beatles Many people […]
No Time to Meditate? Here’s an Easy Solution!
Meditation has immeasurable benefits – decreasing stress, improving well-being, reducing cardiovascular disease, and so on. The society we live in seems so fast-paced sometimes that […]
Laughter is Good For Us, But Best If Shared
Research has shown that laughter reduces the levels of stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, increases the levels of beneficial hormones such as endorphins, can break […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe form of anxiety where you have distressing thoughts or fears that lead to repetitive behavior. Usually, people with OCD realize […]
Depression and Chronic Pain
Depression and body aches or pain often go together. Depression is actually one of the most common psychological issues that people with chronic pain must […]
Depression and the Economy
Major depression affects approximately 15 million American adults each year. The current economic crisis may contribute to this statistic and may actually increase the amount […]
Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn (audiobook recommendation)
I’ve read and listened to a number of books and presentations by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He earned a Ph.D. from MIT in molecular biology in 1971. […]
Happiness Through an iPhone?
I’ll admit it – I’ve had iPhone envy since they came out a couple of years ago. I’ve had the minimalist cell phone for what […]