One of the oldest rules that humans follow is often considered a golden principle: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Some religions rephrase that to say love your neighbor as yourself. Both thoughts have a unique element to them. Before […]
Why Bravery Helps You Take Meaningful Risks
Bravery has many faces. What it means for one person is very different than it is for another. At its core, being brave is a decision to become vulnerable. It means that you end up facing criticism, rejection, social humiliation, mistakes, failures, and falling short […]
How Foods Can Affect Your Mental Health
Do you remember the old public service announcements where they’d crack an egg in a frying pan and call it your brain on drugs? Although most people don’t have sunny-side-up brains, the fact is that we are what we eat. About 95% of the serotonin […]
Wakeup Alarms That Help You Wake Gently
When the alarm sounds in the morning, does it feel like you’re getting jarred awake? Although we’re used to that experience, that doesn’t mean it is a healthy routine we should be following. Our bodies want to be in tune with the natural rhythms of […]
How to Perform Positive Affirmation Meditation
Positive affirmation meditation follows the same techniques as mantra-based styles to create beneficial outcomes. It is a methodology that you can implement almost anywhere. Even if you’re sitting in front of a computer working, a few positive affirmations can brighten your day. The problem that […]
What to Look for in a Weighted Therapy Blanket
Weighted blankets provide several potential therapeutic benefits. People use them to manage stress, sleep better at night, and limit anxiety. When you have a weighted blanket around you, it feels like a long-lasting hug from someone you love! That comfort comes at a significant price. […]
Get Life Advice with These Self-Help Podcasts in 2021
One of the best ways to get meaningful advice today is to listen to a self-help podcast. Although this download won’t take the place of therapy, it can be a way to glean useful insights into what is happening in your life. Here are the […]
Self-Help Gurus You Should Check Out
When a self-help book isn’t good enough, it can be useful to review the other works that the authors and gurus produce. Although these individuals cannot take the place of a personal therapist, their unique insights and inspirational thoughts can deliver some life-changing results! Here […]
Should You Skip Therapy in Favor of Self-Help Books?
People like to say that there are two sure things in life: death and taxes. A third option should get added to that list. Each year, there’s a new self-help book that gets published. It becomes a viral bit of advice that everyone starts following. […]
Unique Meditation Types You Need to Try
Did you know that there are over 100 different meditation types you can try? Most people tend to use the Buddhist meditation techniques to achieve the stress-relief and other physical benefits that come with its practice. These options are mindfulness, loving-kindness, Zazen, and Vipassana. If […]