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 […]
State of Mental Health in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the weakest areas of American and global society in 2020. It showed us where poverty remains unaddressed, the gaps in rural health care, and socioeconomic inequalities. All of these issues weigh heavily on people. When you add sudden unemployment and economic […]
Tools to Keep in Your Self-Affirmation Toolbox
If you’re reading this, you deserve a pat on the back. You made it through the trials and tribulations of 2020! Although everyone here today got through those rough times, some people had a more successful experience than others. What makes a few people ultra-resilient […]
23 Daily Mantras to Help You Overcome Challenges
One of the best ways to reinforce positive energy in your life is to repeat a helpful mantra. When you repeat positive phrases and self-affirming statements, the mantras remove the negative thoughts in your head. Instead of listening to the critic within, you can see […]
How to Create a Sacred Space in Your Home for Spiritual Practices
When you want to embrace the spiritual side of life, it is essential to have a safe space at home for this activity. You can build a prayer closet, a peace altar, or another venue that lets your focus drift toward the matters that fall […]
5 Books to Help with Anger Management
If you struggle with angry reactions to virtually any stimulus, you’re not alone. People with dominant personality traits often respond with frustration when something unexpected happens. It’s not about losing control or being angry with others. The problem involves structure. Individuals with a dominant personality […]